Is it safe buying online using PROTX from Fire Extinguisher Company?
Yes. We take your security seriously - which is why we have invested in the most secure methods of looking after your personal details. We want you to feel safe when ordering from us online so please find below detailed information as to how we keep your information safe. If you have any queries regarding this then please email us at sales@fire-extinguisher-company.co.uk
As a general rule when buying online you should always be able to locate a padlock image on your internet browser. Failing that check that the web page you are ordering from starts "https" rather than just "http" when entering your credit card details. We detail below where to look for the padlock when ordering specifically from Fire Extinguisher Company
Payments We offer only PROTX which will process the majority of credit cards. This system is secure.
Credit card payments through Protx Protx is our online payment processor. This means that when you enter your credit card details to pay for your goods, Protx is responsible for taking these details and verifying them with the bank. Not only do they do this but they are responsible for looking after this data securely. Protx Transaction security All transaction information passed between our website and Protx is encrypted using 128-bit SSL certificates. You can be completely secure in the knowledge that no information you supply can be examined, used or modified by any third parties attempting to gain access to sensitive information. Once received by Protx, all sensitive data is secured using the same internationally recognised 256-bit encryption standards used by, among others, the US Government. The encryption keys are held on state-of-the-art, tamper proof systems in the same family as those used to secure VeriSign's Global Root certificate, making them all but impossible to extract. The data Protx holds is extremely secure and they are regularly audited by the banks and banking authorities to ensure it remains so.
To check your details are secure then when asked to enter your credit card details locate and click on the padlock image which can be found on the payment pages to confirm that your details are collected in a secure environment
The padlock is located in a different area of the payment page screen depending on the internet browser you are using - below is a list of the most popular internet browsers and where the padlock can be located on each of them.Internet Explorer 6.0 (and previous versions): The padlock is located in the bottom right hand corner of the screen.Internet Explorer 7.0: The padlock is located at the top of the screen and resides next to the address bar.Firefox (all versions): The padlock is located in both the bottom right hand corner of the screen and inside the address bar at the top of the screen.Opera: The padlock is located at the top of the screen and resides next to the address bar.Safari: The padlock is located at the very top right hand corner of the screen and resides next to the 'minimize', 'maximise' and 'close browser window' buttons.
This padlock shows that your details are collected using 128 bit secure SSL technology.
Once you have entered your details, Protx will securely send these details to the bank to be authorised. This is a completely secure process and we ensure that your details cannot be accessed by a third party.
Protx is audited by an independent auditor on a regular basis to ensure that we comply with the latest security standards set out by Visa and MasterCard.
If you require any further information about Protx or how they hold your data then visit http://www.protx.co.uk
What is a SSL? SSL stands for secure sockets layer which is basically a system that encrypts your personal details (name, address, credit card details, passwords etc) whilst on the internet so that it cannot be read by anyone except the intended server).
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