There are several ways to tell if your personal information will be secure. Some merchants also ask you to create a personal account that requires a password to enter an order. This is a secure method as long as you always keep it private. If the bank doesn't cover this additional liability, many websites will cover it, provided the unauthorized use of your credit card resulted through no fault of your own while using their secure server. But each site is different, so be sure to look for that information on each site you shop.
Most merchants post their privacy statements on their websites.
These statements explain how the merchant will or will not use your personal information. Read the privacy statement carefully when you're at an online store. If you don't have a credit card, many merchants may permit you to pay by check or money order. Return to top of page Search our site Type a keyword or phrase. Casiano Communications Inc. All rights reserved.