Short for Secure Sockets Layer, a protocol developed by Netscape for transmitting private documents via the Internet. SSL works by using a public key to encrypt data that's transferred over the SSL connection. This means you can rest assured that when using our website, any data passed between us remains private and integral.
SSL is used by many websites to provide protection of online transactions with their customers, although you may notice that some websites may not use SSL, enhancing the risk of fraud.
How do I know if the page i am viewing is SSL protected?
When viewing a page where sensitive information can be entered, for example our 'create account' page or 'checkout' and 'payment' pages, a display featuring a padlock will be appear at the bottom right of your browser, as demonstrated below:
You should never enter any personal details unless an SSL secure padlock is displayed in your browser.
Our SSL Certificate.
Our SSL certificate was issued and authenticated by Comodo, a company that is a market leader in the field of online security services. Test this out by hovering your mouse over the trust logo above.
What is SSL?
