The Howard's Yummies Web Site has been developed to
support secure online shopping through secure socket layer (SSL) technology. The Secure
Sockets Layer (SSL) 3.0 protocol provides a secure and virtually impervious way of
establishing an encrypted communication link. SSL guarantees the authenticity of the
Howard's Yummies Web content. This technology works best when the Site is viewed using
Microsoft's Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator.
Unique digital identifications, called server
certificates, form the basis of the Howard's Yummies Web server's SSL security features,
and provide a way for you to authenticate the identity of the Howard's Yummies Web site.
The server certificate, issued by Thawte
Consulting, one of the world's leading digital certificate authorities, contains
detailed identification information, such as the name of the organization affiliated with
the server content, the name of the organization that issued the certificate, and a unique
identification file called a public key. This information helps to assure you about the
authenticity of Howard's Yummies Web server content and the integrity of our secured HTTP
connection.
With SSL, the Howard's Yummies Web server and the your
Web browser engage in a negotiating exchange to determine the level of encryption required
for securing communications. This exchange necessitates that both the Howard's Yummies Web
server and your browser be equipped with compatible encryption and decryption
capabilities. The end result of the exchange involves the creation of an encryption, or
session, key. Both our Web server and your Web browser use the session key to encrypt and
decrypt transmitted information.
All of the information you provide during the shopping
process is encrypted for your protection. You will know you are in an encrypted area when
you see a closed lock when using Microsoft Internet Explorer or a solid key when using
Netscape Navigator. Look for these signs before entering your billing information.
On the Howard's Yummies web site a Secured Socket Layer
is only implemented whenever it is required. You will know when SSL is in use by the
"https://www.howardsyummies.com" prefix on your URL address line in
your browser. Your browser will also inform you that you have entered a secure connection
by displaying a closed lock on your the status bar at the bottom of your Browser when
using Microsoft Internet Explorer or a solid key when using Netscape Navigator. Look for
these signs before entering your billing information. All of the information you provide
while SSL is in use is encrypted for your protection.
Information that is provided to Howard's Yummies as a result
of your online purchase is treated as confidential, and will not be sold to any other
parties. If you have reviewed this security policy but you are still not comfortable
submitting your credit card number on the Internet, leave the credit card information
blank and we will call you for the card information.
Be assured that you shop with security when you shop
Howard's Yummies.
