WEB SECURITY
Birketts Online takes internet security very seriously, which is why we use Protx as our online payment service provider.
Protx uses 128 bit secure SSL technology which means that when you enter your details Protx will securely send these details to the bank to be authorised. This is a completely secure process and we ensure that your details cannot be accessed by a third party.
Protx provides secure online credit card and debit card payment solutions for thousands of online and mail order businesses across the UK.
We have grown to become the largest independent Payment Service Provider in the country.
Protx is audited by an independent auditor on a regular basis to ensure that we comply with the latest security standards set out by Visa and MasterCard.
Q: How do I know my details are secure?
A: If you have processed your order online using the Protx payment pages, please locate and click on the padlock image which can be found on our payment pages to confirm that your details are collected in a secure environment.
The padlock is located in a different area of the payment page screen depending on the internet browser you are using - below is a list of the most popular internet browsers and where the padlock can be located on each of them.
Internet Explorer 6.0 (and previous versions): The padlock is located in the bottom right hand corner of the screen.
Internet Explorer 7.0: The padlock is located at the top of the screen and resides next to the address bar.
Firefox (all versions): The padlock is located in both the bottom right hand corner of the screen and inside the address bar at the top of the screen.
Opera: The padlock is located at the top of the screen and resides next to the address bar.
Safari: The padlock is located at the very top right hand corner of the screen and resides next to the 'minimize', 'maximise' and 'close browser window' buttons.
This padlock shows that your details are collected using 128 bit secure SSL technology.
Protx provides secure online credit card and debit card payment solutions for thousands of online and mail order businesses across the UK.
We have grown to become the largest independent Payment Service Provider in the country.
Protx is audited by an independent auditor on a regular basis to ensure that we comply with the latest security standards set out by Visa and MasterCard.
Q: How do I know my details are secure?
A: If you have processed your order online using the Protx payment pages, please locate and click on the padlock image which can be found on our payment pages to confirm that your details are collected in a secure environment.
The padlock is located in a different area of the payment page screen depending on the internet browser you are using - below is a list of the most popular internet browsers and where the padlock can be located on each of them.
Internet Explorer 6.0 (and previous versions): The padlock is located in the bottom right hand corner of the screen.
Internet Explorer 7.0: The padlock is located at the top of the screen and resides next to the address bar.
Firefox (all versions): The padlock is located in both the bottom right hand corner of the screen and inside the address bar at the top of the screen.
Opera: The padlock is located at the top of the screen and resides next to the address bar.
Safari: The padlock is located at the very top right hand corner of the screen and resides next to the 'minimize', 'maximise' and 'close browser window' buttons.
This padlock shows that your details are collected using 128 bit secure SSL technology.