When you place an order with us, we have to record your name, address(s) and payment details, so we can fulfil your order request. These form a permanent accounting record and cannot be removed as they may be required under the 'Companies Act audit' or some other legal compliance.
A minority of customers have objected to the fact that we store payment card numbers and have asked if we can run our site so that you have to 'start again' and re-enter your card information each time. We can't do this because our entire database management system relies on the 'customer account' information.
What we can do is assure you that our system is secure, and that your payment card details are perfectly safe. Even when you access your account via your password, you're only shown part of the payment card number. Registration process allows you to save your account details on our secure server and you don’t need it every time you make a purchase with us.
We can assure you that your personal details will not be passed on to any company or authority without your consent. Only your address will be given to courier service for delivery purpose.