Frequently Asked Questions - Security

Is it safe to shop on your site?
Yes! Ripe Gifts processes transactions securely through Protx, the largest independent Payment Service Provider in the UK. Protx is a fully approved payment processor with all major UK acquiring banks, including Lloyds TSB, Barclaycard and Bank of Scotland.

We are also accredited members of SafeBuy, an organization dedicated to ensuring that online merchants behave responsibly, keep your details safe and respect your privacy. SafeBuy's Code of Practice is approved by the Office of Fair Trading.

How does Protx keep my information secure?
All transaction information passed between our site and Protx is encrypted using 128-bit SSL certificates. No cardholder information is ever passed unencrypted and any messages sent to our servers from Protx are signed using MD5 hashing to prevent tampering. You can be completely secure in the knowledge that nothing you pass to the Protx servers can be examined, used or modified by any third parties attempting to gain access to sensitive information.

How can I be sure you will respect my privacy?
As SafeBuy members and signatories to the SafeBuy Code of Practice, we are committed to ensuring your privacy. For more information, please see our Privacy Policy.