The Authorize.Net Payment Gateway manages the complex routing of sensitive customer information through the electronic check and credit card processing networks. See an online payments diagram Authorize.net to see how it works. The company adheres to strict industry standards for payment processing, including:

1. 128-bit Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) technology for secure Internet Protocol (IP) transactions.
2. Industry leading encryption hardware and software methods and security protocols to protect customer information.
3. Compliance with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS).

For additional information regarding the privacy of your sensitive cardholder data, please read the Authorize.Net Privacy Policy. Saltwater Angler.com is registered with the Authorize.Net Verified Merchant Seal program.