Canadapets Limited - Client Privacy Statement and Security Information

Privacy Statement & Security Information


Fully Secure Online shopping

Security

When you place an order with us or access your account information, we use Industry leading secure server software (SSL) which digitally encrypts all information you input before it is sent to us. Furthermore, all of the customer data we collect is securely protected against unauthorized access.

Aftre you make a selection on our web-site and the " Submit " button is pressed, you are transferred to the encrypted transaction screen. At which point you will see the following message :

You are about to conduct a secure realtime credit card transaction which will be authorized by your Bank. Please stay connected to our site as your bank will issue you an authorization number and we will provide an electronic receipt you can print for your records. To ensure privacy, your credit card number is NOT kept on our system or passed to the merchant.

Authorization of your credit card will take approximately 15 to 30 seconds (depending on your Internet connection). Netscape users will see a closed padlock on the toolbar when encryption security (SSL) is activated. Microsoft Internet Explorer users will see a closed padlock icon in the lower right hand corner.

From this point on in the transaction, all information provided is fully secured by SSL and Internet Secure.

Security You Can Trust

The most critical facet of electronic commerce is security.

InternetSecure provides a worry free environment that minimizes your business risk and gives your customers the confidence to buy from your site.

Consumers are spending more and more money on-line, but they require constant reassurance that their transactions are secure and that their credit information is safe. InternetSecure goes to great lengths to protect transaction data and to create the level of comfort desired by your customers and demanded by your business.

Verified by Visa
Verified by Visa is a simple password verification process that protects your business from losses due to "Chargebacks". This is a STANDARD feature for InternetSecure Merchants.

Visa Account Information Security Audit
In the age of identity theft, the Visa AIS Program is a stringent measure designed to protect customer data. InternetSecure has passed the Visa AIS Audit, protecting your business from the liability of maintaining the security of your customer's personal information.

Visa CVV2, MasterCard CVC2, Amex CID
This is a 3 or 4 digit value that appears on the signature stripe on the back of credit cards. It is intended to confirm that the buyer has the physical card in their possession at the time they are completing the purchase.

Address Verification Service
Your customers billing address is compared to that which their bank has on file.

Secure Web Server
InternetSecure employs redundant Servers using SSL (Secure Socket Layer) encryption for the secure exchange of data between your customers and the InternetSecure Payment Engine. The system supports both 40bit and 128bit SSL encryption on virtually all browsers.

Firewall
The InternetSecure transaction system resides behind a dedicated Firewall running on redundant servers utilizing co-location facilities. This protects the InternetSecure transaction system and the data passing through.

InternetSecure's Risk Management System
InternetSecure's Risk Management includes protection against fraudulent credit card number generators, 'Web Page Hacking' to alter prices, redundant accidental transactions, and much much more. This ensures that your business only deals with valid orders.

No Transmitted Credit Card Numbers
The nature of the InternetSecure system means that you never need to ask your clients for their credit card information. Only InternetSecure receives this information. This removes your concerns and your customers' concerns regarding the security of credit card numbers after the transaction and saves you thousands of dollars in compliance with the Visa Account Information Security Program

Private Processing Network
Once InternetSecure receives all required information from your customer, the transaction is processed with the banks over private digital lines, not back out over the Internet.

Our methods combine the best of traditional electronic transaction security, the most sophisticated TCP/IP network and Internet web security, and a customized extended security and risk management suite built on our experience. No other real time Internet processing system offers our levels of consumer and merchant comfort.

Client Privacy

At Canadapets, we are committed to protecting your privacy. We only use the information we collect to process your orders and to provide a more personalized shopping experience for you.

What information do we collect? How do we use it?

When you register with us, we need to know your name, e-mail address, and mailing address. This lets us notify you of your order status and helps make your shopping experience more enjoyable. When you order, we need to know your credit card number and expiration date. This allows us to process and fill your order. We may also use the information we collect to occasionally notify you about important functionality changes to the Web site, new Canadapets services and special offers we think you'll find valuable. If you would rather not receive this information, please email us to let us know your preferences.

Who is Internet Secure and how do I know I can trust them?

What about "Cookies"?

"Cookies" are small pieces of information that are stored by your browser on your computer's hard drive. Our cookies do not contain any personally identifying information, but they do enable us to personalize and enhance your shopping experience with us. Most Web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually change your browser to prevent that. Even without a cookie, you can still use most of the features in our store, including placing items in your shopping cart and purchasing them.

Will Canadapets disclose the information it collects to outside parties?

Canadapets does not sell, trade, or rent your personal information collected on our web site to others.

What about unsolicited email ( Spam ) ?

Canadapets does not engage in any unsolicited email whatsoever. From the time of order placement through our service to the time of product delivery you will receive only 2 e-mails. One will be an Order Confirmation to let you know that we received your order and have processed it on your behalf. The second e-mail sent will be to inform you of your shipment tracking information which allows you to actually track the order online or over the telephone in real-time - right to your door. We do not retain a "Mailing List" or send out occasional "Specials" mailers of any kind - unlike the vast majority of our competition. Nor do we divulge any information collected on a client to any other source.

In summary

Canadapets is committed to protecting your privacy. We use the information we collect on the site to make shopping at Canadapets possible and to enhance your overall shopping experience. We do not sell, trade, or rent your web-related personal information to others.

Your consent

By using our web site, you consent to the collection and use of this information by Canadapets. If we decide to change our privacy policy, we will post those changes on this page so that you are always aware of what information we collect, how we use it, and under what circumstances we disclose it.

Tell us what you think

We welcome any of your Questions & Comments about client privacy.