Site security

Great advice on making sure your online life is as safe as it possibly could be.

When you connect to a secure web server, such as our registration procedure, you ask that server to authenticate itself. This authentication is a complex process involving public keys, private keys and a digital certificate. The certificate tells you that an independent third party has agreed that the server belongs to the company it claims to belong to. A valid certificate means that you can have confidence that you are sending information to the right place.

This SSL certificate logo shows you that these security measures are in place on this site.

The Internet Shopping Is Safe campaign for consumers is facilitated by industry and supported by Government. The campaign aims to help consumers avoid being confused by the deluge of online shopping advice, by uniting merchants, facilitators, banks and Government behind industry approved internet shopping advice and practical help. By following simple industry guidelines, available by clicking on the ISIS logo, consumers can shop online with confidence.

Shopping on the internet is quick, convenient and safe as long as e-shoppers follow simple guidelines issued by the Department of Trade & Industry. Click here for handy hints on how to shop online safely and to find out about your rights as a consumer.

Please check out the members security area which is packed full of great advice about how to keep you and your family safe online. Covering everything from fraud to cyber-bullying we can help to keep you safe.