Tools and Supplies

Frequently Asked Questions About Tools and Supplies SSL Security

1. How do I place and order?

Click here to view our step by step instructions.

2. Is T&S a secure website?

Yes. Tools and Supplies.com is a Secure website. We use a 128 Bit SSL Certificate provided to us from a respected authority, Thawte.

3. What is a SSL Certificate?

SSL stands for Secure Socket Layer. A SSL Certificate is an encryption method to prevent hackers and other computers from retrieving personal information from potential customers. Only web pages that are used to send information from a user (customer) to the server (company) are required to use the SSL encryption.

4. Why do I keep getting a warning from my browser when I use the "Checkout" link?

The warning is simply stating that the name of the SSL certificate does not match the name of Tools and Supplies.com. That is true, Tools and Supplies.com uses the SSL certificate of its host, Dataleap. Dataleap is the host of many e-commerce websites and grants permission to Tools and Supplies.com to use their SSL certificate. Click here to view the SSL of Dataleap and Tools and Supplies.com. It is perfectly safe and valid to use the SSL of a partnering company. Your browser is simply alerting you of this minor detail.

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