HOW SECURE IS THE ENCRYPTION & WHAT IS SSL?

SSL protocol uses a level of encryption (like a secret code) to scramble the transmission between you and the merchant, so that anyone attempting to intercept the message will be unable to read it.

This is today's best available means of securing your transaction. AUTOTOYS.COM uses SSL when you submit 'order/registration' forms and orders. Here's another way you can tell if a merchant
is running SSL:

Look at the URL, or Internet Location. Most URLs start with http://.

When the SSL protocol is in place, the URL will start with https:// -- the "s" stands for secure. So make sure when you're asked to provide credit card information, the URL starts with https:// Your browser also indicates when you are using SSL.

Netscape 4.0 (and higher) does this by showing a locked padlock. Earlier versions of Netscape indicate SSL by showing a completed (i.e. not broken) blue key. Microsoft Internet Explorer displays a lock on the status bar when SSL is encrypting your information. AUTOTOYS.COM forms will submit important forms automatically in SSL.

Our main storefront at http://store.autotoys.com can be accessed via the SSL protocal.

At autotoys.com - there is no need to manually key in the https: protocal, our software will automatically switch you over to a secure connection at the appropiate point when placing an order. We want the best protection possible, that is why we own a VERISIGN certificate for our storefront.

Also, when you register information, enter passwords or place an order with a credit card, our site will automatically send the data in a SSL encrypted format to protect the information.

Registered by verisign under ‘store.autotoys.com’

Click here to read more about verisign SSL

 

What does a secure connection mean?

It is nearly impossible to capture credit card information or any personal information while placing a order on a secure connection.

Our server which uses VERISIGN encryption, assigns a key and lock. Without the proper 'key', all data will be in a form that cannot be decoded. We own our ‘lock and key’, registered by verisign under store.autotoys.com

Sound Conceptions - no third party is involved with our SSL! Other companies may involve third parties or 'web hosts' in their encryptions. Using unknown companies for their SSL transmissions are no safer than an open transmission. Always make sure the certificate are issued by companies like VERISIGN, which store.autotoys.com uses.

Make sure the certificate belongs to the site you are viewing.
For example, the certificate at http://store.autotoys.com is issued by VERISIGN to SOUND CONCEPTIONS at store.autotoys.com - AUTOTOYS.COM is a registered trademark of SOUND CONCEPTIONS

 

If my connection is not compatible, how else can I order safely?

You can fax your order in 24 hours a day, toll free using the form at http://www.autotoys.com/fax

Fax location: Our fax server is located in a locked area which is not accessible to anyone but sales personnel.

Lastly, if you cannot use any of these options, you can call your order in to our sales representatives. Note: Prices quoted through phone orders maybe slightly higher than posted web pricing, be sure to order online or fax your order in to guarantee your lowest possible price


I used a secure connection from work, it has a firewall and found out my order was not processed

In some instances, a firewall between your computer and our secure site may not be compatible. If you have problems ordering, use the forms at http://www.autotoys.com/fax.htm   Given the vast amounts of data transmitted over the Internet, it is unlikely (however possible) that your information will be captured

 

Is my browser compatible?

You will need a browser that supports secure web sites. We urge you to upgrade to a browser such as Netscape 4.0 or Explorer 4.0, both of which is free and can be downloaded to your computer.

 

EMAIL CONTACT FORMS

When you write us using our email contact forms, we use that information to answer that one question only. We do not use the entered information in any marketing campaigns, foremail promotions and your information will not be resold.

When you register with our site, your email address will NEVER receive any emails or promotions which you did not request.

WE HATE JUNK MAIL AND COUPON PROMOTIONS!

We do NOT email promotions or discount coupons. We hate junk mail and we do not resell your information.

Companies that resell your personal information or send you junk mail are companies YOU SHOULD NOT BE DOING BUSINESS WITH!!

Autotoys.com will not and does not resell your information.

 

The statistics we monitor daily:

As you browse the site, AUTOTOYS.COM computer collects
information about your visit, not about you personally.

We monitor statistics such as:

  • How many people visit our site per hour, day and monthly
  • How many people return to our site and at what times
  • Which pages people visit on our site and how often
  • What time & date produces the most traffic on our site
  • Where people were before they came to autotoys.com
  • Browser version and platform (example: Internet Explorer or Netscape)
  • Geographical locations of vistors (averaged)
  • Our storefront will also log IP addresses when you place an order online with a credit card to discourage fraud
  • These statistics are used to monitor traffic so we can effectively adjust site capacity.
  • The statistics also help us determine which parts of the site are most popular, or where errors may occur. It also allows us to determine how to make our site more efficent and compatible for all users.
  • The information we collect above is not redistributed or resold to any parties outside of AUTOTOYS.COM

    Monitoring of these statistics is a practice which almost 'every' web site logs.

    In addition to these guidelines, our company does not solicit via email, newsletters, telephone, fax or by mail.

    You will ‘never’ receive any promotional emails from our company to generate sales. Although we have the capability, we do not send out mass mailings to our customers.

    We hate promotional emails and phone calls just as much as you do.

    We respect your privacy and will not abuse it.

    When you register in our storefront, the information you provide will be used to ship and process your order only.

    It will not be used in any promotional manner nor will it be sold to any third parties, not now, not ever.

So you data is safe, go ahead and register on our site to place your order