Security
We know security is of paramount importance when buying online. So
whilst MarCom Solutions reviews many web-site's that you will already
know from their high street presence, the web offers further opportunities
for both small businesses and consumers by providing more choice,
convenience and in many cases better prices than you have been offered
in the past.
The Bottom Line
Every website solution
designed by MarCom Solutions has been reviewed by one of our consultants
to ensure it meets certain criteria. These include making sure the
website solution is hosted by a reputable company, but most importantly
of all we check the security of the site. If a site fails to provide
SSL or Actinic 128/256-bit Java encryption it will be rejected.
These are common and well-recognised methods of protecting your
card details, and mean your personal information will be safe after
you have completed the order form.
Here at MarCom Solutions
we deal with online shopping issues every day, and have never come
into contact with an issue of fraud as a result of buying online.
The risks are much, much lower than many everyday situations, but
the benefits are far greater. Just relax and shop happily!
Learning More
SSL is the most widespread
form of encryption and is used by the majority of the stores we
list; Actinic Java encryption negates the need for SSL as it uses
its own 128/256-bit strength security - this form of protection
is only used with the Actinic eCommerce software, which itself is
one of the most common packages.
But what does all this
mean to you, the consumer? Well, the risk of fraud on the Internet
is extremely small - much smaller than through traditional shopping
channels - but this risk is reduced to a minuscule amount by stores
that take appropriate security measures to protect their customers
from potential fraud.
When visiting a site, you
can often see a small padlock or solid key at the bottom of your
browser window when you have entered a secure area - this will normally
be at the point where you are asked for your address or card details.
However, there are some exceptions to this rule that still mean
the site is safe. This is one of the great benefits of using MarCom
Solutions to design your eCommerce solution. Rather than bore you
with the technical details, we check each store comprehensively
before including it to make sure you can shop there in total safety.
Insufficient security = no listing.
If
you have any comments or queries regarding the security of buying
online please contact
us.
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