The fine print.
We recognise the importance of privacy and security to your Internet shopping experience.
Security
Security is one of our highest priorities. The Anza Motor Company
on-line store uses Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) technology for your protection. Important
information that you enter such as credit card details are encrypted so other computers
are unable to make sense of it, thus increasing web site security.
Credit Card Security
When you have entered your purchase requirements, your credit card details are entered
via a 128 bit SSL secured web page. This enables high security and the minimum delay
for your order. For Credit Cards not issued in New Zealand, additional checking
may be required.
What is the Credit Card Identification Code (CIC)?
The CIC code was introduced by various credit card issuing organisations in order
to help protect against credit card fraud in automated transactions like e-commerce.
Previously a merchant dealing with a customer across the Internet or on the telephone
was unable to verify whether the customer truly had the credit card.
A person placing an order could give stolen or pirated credit card information that
was fraudulently obtained from a receipt, monthly statement or some similar document.
The CIC code is intended to reduce this type of credit card abuse.
The CIC code is a series of digits (generally a number) generated by the institution
that issues the credit card. The digits do not appear in the card's magnetic stripe
or in the card's embossed (raised) print. Instead, the digits are printed on the
card using standard printing technologies that are intended to be read by human
eyes rather than automatically by machines.
The CIC code is not printed by the merchant, on invoices, receipts or on any other
document that could be misappropriated. Thus, banks will not print the CIC code
on any customer statement, reducing the value to criminals of statements stolen
from the mail.
The goal is to make copying the magnetic stripe or document theft a worthless activity.
At the same time, a merchant accepting payment by credit card can be better assured
that the customer actually has the credit card available (to provide the CIC code).
This does not guarantee, naturally, that the customer is actually the owner of the
card.
The CIC code has been optional since April 2001 and became mandatory for electronic
transactions in some regions starting from October 2001. After the CIC code is enabled
for a merchant, financial institutions expect that the merchant will always obtain
the CIC code.
Locating your Credit Card Identification Code (CIC)
For Visa and Mastercard: The CIC is the 3 digit number at the end of the 16 digit
printed card number, located on the back of the card. In some cases you may see
only the last 4 digits of your card number with the additional 3 digit CIC following.
For Amex: The CIC is the 4 digit number printed above the ending digits of the embossed
(raised) card number on the front of the card.
If you have difficulty locating your card identification code, you may wish to ask
your credit card company for assistance.
Credit Card via Phone / Fax
If you prefer not to enter your credit card details via our secure page, simply
select the "Credit Card via Phone / Fax" payment method and phone us on +64 6 358
7082 or fax to +64 6 358 3077 during business hours with your payment details.
Visual Confirmation
There are visual clues on screen that tell you when you have entered a secure environment.
On your browser window lower status bar, the key or padlock icon, which is normally
open or absent, appears as a solid icon.
Secure Process
As part of the engine used by the online store there are secure processes built
in. Specifically the engine ensures:
- Every purchase has a unique number.
- Every purchase is logged in a robust database.
- No credit card details are included in emailed order details.
- All your payment details are retrieved by us in a 128 bit SSL encrypted session.
- Confirmation emails are sent to you the customer.