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Shopper & Payment Security at Castle Classics
Our payment system is handled by Worldpay, the most respected and secure on-line payment system in the world. Shopper Security & Payment Statement Security is probably one of the most significant concerns for both the shopper and the retailer during an online transaction. In reality an online transaction is probably more secure than a card transaction in a shop or conducted over the telephone or by fax, as the information transmitted online is highly encrypted using complicated logarithm combinations. Almost all online retailers have a secure server, however, the details are often downloaded to a computer and those details are manually keyed in to a payment machine by a member of staff. It is at this stage that almost all online credit card fraud occurs, in much the same way as card details may be copied in a restaurant or somewhere similar. The WorldPay system does not involve any human intervention at all (the WorldPay computer "talks" to your bank or credit card company and authorises the transaction) and, therefore, is totally secure - we are not aware of a single instance of credit card fraud involving the WorldPay server. In order to ensure that the process does not involve human intervention the payment is immediately debited to the customer's credit or debit card. The WorldPay payment system uses a combination of both established and innovative techniques to ensure the security and integrity of all sensitive data. Furthermore, their public web servers are certified by Thawte, a public Certificate Authority, ensuring that both the shopper and retailer can have confidence that nobody can impersonate WorldPay to obtain confidential information. Transaction EncryptionThe transfer of purchase details from our site to WorldPay is encapsulated using Worldpay's encrypted and digitally-signed protocol. This uses a combination of standard methods such as PGP, RSA and MD5 to ensure that the information passed is secure and tamper-proof. Data StorageData storage on WorldPay systems, and the communication between WorldPay and the worldwide banking networks, is regularly audited by the banking authorities to ensure a secure transaction environment. Worldpay also ensure that they stay up-to-date with the latest versions of any third-party code they use, and continually review their own proprietary code. |
