Payment Policy

Payment Policy


Welcome to TheEthicalShopper.com. This Payment Policy outlines the terms and conditions governing all payments made through this website. It clarifies accepted payment methods, payment deadlines, processing procedures, and dispute resolution processes. If you do not agree with these terms, please refrain from using our site.


Agreement:
By making a purchase or using the payment features on this website, you acknowledge and agree to be bound by the terms and conditions outlined in this Payment Policy. 

I. Accepted Payment Methods

  • We accept the following payment methods: Shopify, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Shop.
  • We use Shopify, a third-party provider, to process payments.
  • All payments will be processed in US dollars. 

II. Payment Processing

  • The Ethical Shopper utilizes Shopify to process payments.  Shopify implements robust security measures to protect personal data, including encryption, firewalls, and regular security audits. Shopify maintains a comprehensive information security program that includes technical and organizational measures to keep your personal data safe and secure. Shopify is certified Level 1 PCI DSS compliant.  Shopify has also been issued SOC 2 Type II and SOC 3 reports. Service Organization Control (SOC) reports are an assessment of a company's information systems by third-party auditors that certify that the company meets an independent set of standards, including criteria related to the security and availability of its services.
  • Payment for products purchased will occur when the order is placed.
  • Products are shipped directly to you from the manufacturer, therefore the shipping policy for each product you purchase is the shipping policy of that product’s manufacturer.  Since the shipping policy for each manufacturer may differ, we’ve included each manufacturer’s shipping policy on each product page. This also means that when you purchase products manufactured by different brands from The Ethical Shopper, they will be shipped to you separately from each manufacturer.

III. Refunds and Returns

  • As an online marketplace, The Ethical Shopper’s return policy for each product is the return policy of that product’s manufacturer.  To see the return and refund policy for each product please refer to that product’s product page or the manufacturer’s website. Approval for a refund and/or return is contingent on the manufacturer’s acceptance of the refund and/or return. 

IV. Questions:

V. Updates to the Payment Policy: 

  • The Ethical Shopper reserves the right to update or revise this Payment Policy at any time.  

Effective since 02/21/2025