Secure Payments
Starck Gallery · Alicante, Spain
Your paymentsat
are fully secure
Every order placed on Starck Gallery is processed through a secure Shopify platform, certified to the highest international standards. Your peace of mind is part of the experience.
Official certifications
The standards that protect
every transaction
Shopify is a payment platform certified by the world’s most rigorous security organizations. These certifications are verified annually by independent auditors.
PCI DSS Level 1
The highest certification for card payment processing. Shopify holds this certification and renews it annually through an independent external audit. No credit card data is transmitted through or stored on our servers.
256-bit SSL/TLS
Every page is protected by an SSL certificate with 256-bit TLS encryption—the same level used by banks. The padlock 🔒 https:// is proof of this. Shopify automatically manages and renews these certificates. Your data is unreadable to third parties, even on public Wi-Fi.
SOC 2 Type II
Independent auditors certify that Shopify meets strict standards for security, availability, and privacy—over a continuous period of several months, not just at a single point in time. The SOC 3 report (public version) is available to everyone.
3D Secure & PSD2
The PSD2 directive requires strong customer authentication (SCA) for all online purchases in Europe. Shopify natively supports the 3D Secure 2 protocol: Visa Secure, Mastercard Identity Check, and Amex SafeKey. Your bank verifies your identity via text message, push notification, or fingerprint.
GDPR Compliant
Shopify is fully compliant with the GDPR. As a merchant based in Spain, Starck Gallery complies with all requirements: data minimization, the right of access, the right to be forgotten, and full transparency regarding data processing.
AES-256
Shopify protects stored data using the AES-256 standard, which is used by governments and militaries around the world. The data remains unreadable even if someone gains physical access to the servers. A dual-key system (symmetric + asymmetric) is used.
How it works
What happens
when it's time to pay
From the moment you click "Order" to the confirmation, here's exactly how Shopify protects every step of the way—automatically and seamlessly.
Secure connection
Opening an encrypted tunnel
As soon as you access the checkout page, your browser and Shopify’s servers establish an encrypted connection using the TLS 1.3 protocol. All data exchanged is encrypted with a 256-bit key—without this key, it is just a random string of unreadable characters.
Bank Data Isolation
We never receive your bank details
When you enter your card number, this information is sent directly to Shopify’s PCI DSS-certified servers—it never passes through our own systems. Starck Gallery never sees your full card number; we only see the last 4 digits for reference purposes.
Risk Analysis
Real-time fraud detection
Shopify analyzes every transaction using fraud detection algorithms. Dozens of indicators are checked in milliseconds: address-country consistency, browsing behavior, IP history, and CVV matching. Suspicious transactions are flagged or blocked before they even reach your bank.
Strong authentication — Europe
3D Secure: Your bank verifies your identity
For shoppers in the European Union, the PSD2 directive requires two-factor authentication. Your bank sends you a one-time code (via SMS, push notification, fingerprint, or facial recognition) that only you can verify. Also known as: Visa Secure, Mastercard Identity Check, or Amex SafeKey.
Secure confirmation
Payment processed & order confirmed
Once your bank has authorized the transaction, Shopify sends us a simple payment confirmation that does not include any banking information. You will receive a confirmation email. We will begin preparing your artwork immediately.
Accepted payment methods
Pay in your own language—
, just like you’re used to
Starck Gallery accepts all of the payment methods listed below, which are secured by the Shopify Payments infrastructure. Click on your country to see the available options.
Shopify Payments available — all of these payment methods are accepted at checkout
Shopify Payments available — Bancontact natively integrated
Shopify Payments available — iDEAL natively integrated (accounts for 70% of online payments)
Shopify Payments available — Klarna available for Spanish customers
Shopify Payments available — Giropay and Klarna natively integrated
Shopify Payments is available — Klarna is very popular in the UK
Shopify Payments is now available — TWINT, Switzerland’s leading digital wallet, is natively integrated
Shopify Payments available — all international cards and digital wallets accepted
Shopify Payments available (Shopify's own payment solution) — Interac natively integrated
Shopify Payments available — Shop Pay Installments (4 interest-free payments) included
Our Commitment
At
, safety isn't justan option—it's our standard
Stored data
We never store your banking information. It doesn't even pass through our servers.
Encryption bits
The same level as global banks. Every connection, every transaction, without exception.
PCI DSS Compliance Level
The highest certification for payment processing. Renewed annually through an independent audit.
Authentication
In Europe, your bank verifies your identity using 3D Secure. Only you can authorize the payment.
