Payment Processing Information

Online Orders

All online orders through our website are processed securely via Shopify Payments, which uses Stripe technology. Your payment information is encrypted and secure.

Privacy Policy: For details on how your personal and payment data is handled for online orders, please see our Privacy Policy.

Online Payment Processing & Privacy

Shopify Payments (powered by Stripe): All online orders are processed securely through Shopify Payments, which uses Stripe technology for payment processing.

Privacy & Data Protection:

• Shopify Privacy Policy: Shopify Privacy Policy
• Shopify GDPR Compliance: GDPR Information
• Stripe Privacy Policy: Stripe Privacy Policy
• Stripe Privacy Center: Stripe Privacy Center

Both Shopify and Stripe are fully GDPR compliant and use industry-standard encryption to protect your payment information. Your data is processed according to strict privacy standards and UK data protection regulations.

Market & Event Payments

When purchasing at markets and events, payments are processed using Square Terminal. This ensures secure card payments even when internet connectivity is limited.

What this means for you:

• Your payment is processed securely by Square
• Transaction data is handled according to Square's privacy standards
• You'll receive an email receipt for your purchase
• The same product quality and customer service standards apply

Square Terminal Privacy & Data Protection

When you make a payment at our markets and events using Square Terminal, your data is processed according to Square's privacy standards:

• Privacy Policy: Square UK Privacy Policy
• GDPR Compliance: Square GDPR Information
• Data Security: Square Security Standards

Square is fully GDPR compliant and uses industry-standard encryption to protect your payment information.

Accepted Payment Methods

Online: American Express, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Klarna, Maestro, Mastercard, Shop Pay, and Visa

Markets/Events: All major debit and credit cards via Square Terminal

Buy Now, Pay Later Options

Klarna & Clearpay (Online Orders Only): Available at checkout for online purchases, allowing you to spread payments over time with flexible payment plans.

⚠️ Important Financial Information: Both Klarna and Clearpay provide unregulated credit. Use them responsibly and only if you can afford the repayments. Missing payments may affect your credit score and ability to obtain credit in the future.

For detailed information:

• Klarna: Please see our Klarna Information Page for full terms, eligibility, and how it works
• Clearpay: Full terms and eligibility information available at checkout

Need debt advice? If you're struggling with debt or need financial guidance, free help is available:

• Citizens Advice: citizensadvice.org.uk or call 0800 144 8848
• StepChange Debt Charity: stepchange.org or call 0800 138 1111
• National Debtline: nationaldebtline.org or call 0808 808 4000

Important: Buy now, pay later options are only available for online orders, not for market/event purchases.

Privacy Information:

• Klarna Privacy Policy: Klarna Privacy Policy
• Clearpay Privacy Policy: Clearpay Privacy Policy

Data Security

Whether shopping online or at events, your payment information is always processed using industry-standard encryption and security measures. We never store your payment details.

If you have any questions about payment processing, please contact us at support@emmaeaster.co.uk.