Buying Adult Toys Online and Security
As with any online purchase, when you decide to buy something you want to feel confident that your personal details are not going to be abused and your financial details are secure.
Verified Retailers
Before you start browsing save yourself some time and check that the website you want to buy from is secure and reputable. Look for logos stating that the retailer is accredited for safe internet shopping. Click on the logo and check that it’s genuine as some companies are not authorised to use them. The company who certifies the retailer should list the retailers it has authorised to use its logo, which means it views them as a safe online retailer.
Making a Payment
One of the safest ways to make online payments is through Paypal because:
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Your credit card or bank accounts numbers are not passed to the retailer (you give these details to Paypal who do not release them to any third party).
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Paypal are an internationally recognised secure company used by millions of people.
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Emails are always sent to you confirming any transactions on your account.
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There is a complaints procedure that you can use if you are in dispute with the company you purchase from.
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You don’t receive a paper statement with details of your purchase for prying eyes to see (although you can print one off if you wish).
Deliveries
It’s likely you’ll want your adult toy purchase delivered in discreet packaging. Before you order check the company’s delivery policy, if they’re authentic they’ll state that their packaging is plain and there’ll be no sender details on the parcel. Some companies even show photographs of their packaging for your peace of mind.
Check if your order will need to be signed for – if it does you may prefer to take delivery yourself rather than ask a neighbour.
Be clear on the company’s returns policy, just in case your item is damaged or broken.
Other Ways to Ensure you’re Buying from a Reputable Company
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Look for hacker safe logos on websites from internet security companies that you recognise. Check how often the website is scanned for security risks, which will help protect you against identity theft and credit card fraud.
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A company that values their reputation as a retailer of adult sex toys will state that they only sell to over 18s.
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Don’t buy from websites containing explicit and potentially pornographic material. If you’re not comfortable with what you’re looking at on a website you probably shouldn’t be there.
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Only buy from companies that say they won’t give your details to third parties.
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Read the company’s privacy policy.
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If there are customer reviews read them. These may not always be genuine, but the tone they are written in usu








