Secure Payments
Our store is hosted on Shopify Inc. They provide us with the online e-commerce platform that allows us to sell our products and services to you. Your data is stored through Shopify’s data storage, databases and the general Shopify application. They store your data on a secure server behind a firewall.
The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) is a security standard for organizations that handle credit and debit card information. The standard was created to increase controls around payment data to reduce fraud.
Yes, Shopify is certified Level 1 PCI DSS compliant. This compliance extends by default to all stores powered by Shopify.
Shopify’s compliance covers all six PCI standard categories and applies to every store using our platform. If you choose a direct payment gateway to complete your purchase, then Shopify stores your credit card data. It is encrypted through the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS).
All direct payment gateways adhere to the standards set by PCI-DSS as managed by the PCI Security Standards Council, which is a joint effort of brands like Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover.
What is PCI?
The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) is a security standard for organizations that handle credit and debit card information. The standard was created to increase controls around payment data to reduce fraud.
Is Shopify PCI compliant?
Yes, Shopify is certified Level 1 PCI DSS compliant. This compliance extends by default to all stores powered by Shopify.
Shopify are very serious about securely hosting our store and have invested significant time and money to certify our solution is PCI compliant. From annual on-site assessments validating compliance to continuous risk management, Shopify work hard to keep our shopping cart and ecommerce hosting secure.
For information about Shopify's PCI Compliance reports, see Shopify’s compliance reports.