Tell me more about paying online. Is it safe?

Yes, it is safe and secure to pay online with a credit card. We are using the third party credit card provider PayPal. PayPal is a credible credit card processor. PayPal uses SSL technology (see below for description) to keep your information safe. In addition, when you send a payment using PayPal, we the merchant won't receive sensitive financial information like your credit card or bank account number. The only information Georgia Kostas will receive is your name, shipping information and items you ordered.

If you have questions on PayPal, please read information in the help section of PayPal's website.

What is SSL?

SSL: Secure Socket Layer - a secure encryption method for transferring data between a client (your computer) and server (PayPal's computer). SSL works by using a private key to encrypt data that's transferred over the SSL connection. By convention, links that are using an SSL connection with with https: instead of http:

Who sees my credit card information?

Only the credit card processor, PayPal, receives your credit card information via the SSL connection (see description above). The merchant, Georgia Kostas, does not have access to credit card information used to purchase her products online. Georgia Kostas only receives shipping information and items ordered.

Why are you using PayPal to process orders?

We are using PayPal to process orders because Paypal ensures an easy, safe, secure method for customers to pay online with ease and confidence. Many customers are already familiar with PayPal.