# Payments Policy

https://stigmaevoo.com/payments-policy/

Official payment guidelines for STIGMA EVOO online store. Details accepted payment methods (Credit/Debit cards, digital wallets, bank transfers), SSL encryption security standards, currency (EUR), and transaction processing policies.

## Secure Transaction Framework

**Precision in Financial Security.** At STIGMA, we apply the same standards of precision to our digital transactions as we do to our olive oil production. All payments on `stigmaevoo.com` are processed through **Stripe**, a global leader in payment infrastructure. This ensures that your financial data is handled with the highest level of encryption and security protocols.

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## Technical Specifications

**Encryption & Data Integrity.** Your payment information is never stored on our servers. By utilizing Stripe’s **PCI-DSS Level 1 Certification** (the most stringent level of certification available in the payments industry), we guarantee:

- **AES-256 Encryption:** All credit card numbers are encrypted at rest.
- **Secure Socket Layer (SSL):** Your connection to our checkout is always encrypted.
- **Tokenization:** Sensitive data is replaced with a unique identifier, ensuring your actual card details remain private.

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## Accepted Payment Methods

We accept a wide range of digital payment metrics to ensure a seamless experience from any coordinate on the globe:

- **Credit & Debit Cards:** Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, JCB.
- **Digital Wallets:** Apple Pay and Google Pay for rapid, biometric-authenticated checkout.
- **Local Payment Methods:** Depending on your region, additional Stripe-supported options may be available at checkout.

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## Transaction Currency & Billing

- **Currency:** All transactions are processed in **Euro (€)** unless otherwise specified.
- **Billing Descriptor:** Your bank statement will display the charge as **STIGMA EVOO**.
- **Invoicing:** A digital receipt confirming your 24-hour bottling and shipping status will be sent to your email immediately upon successful authorization.

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## Fraud Prevention

**Verification Protocols.** To protect our customers, we utilize Stripe’s **Radar** technology. This AI-driven system analyzes every transaction for potential fraud based on a global network of data. If a transaction is flagged as high-risk, our logistics team may contact you for additional verification before the 24-hour bottling window begins.

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## Payment Support

If you encounter any technical issues during the checkout process: **Technical Support:** [`support@stigmaevoo.com`](mailto:support@stigmaevoo.com)

> **Note:** *For your security, never send your full credit card details via email. Only enter them within our encrypted Stripe checkout interface.*