TrustAssure © works in unison and partnership with the consumer and with parents to provide
one commodity that helps to govern the open environment of the electronic Internet medium,
information. The informed consumer or parent becomes a person able to navigate the web
in a more confident and secure manner.

Personal Information

Be careful of the type of information you supply to any site or vendor. Your Social Security
number or mother's maiden name as well as credit card numbers are extremely sensitive data.
Each web site should have a posted privacy statement that outlines what personal information
is gathered, why, and how it will be used. Be cautious about doing business with sites that
request personal data and do not post privacy policies. 

Passwords

Try to develop your passwords in unique patterns or random code. Avoid using family names,
pets, birthdays and such. Never give your password to anyone and keep all documentation of
your passwords in a secure place.

Credit Cards

Always check the site page before providing any credit card numbers to insure that the system
is supported by a secure server. Typically you will see a small lock icon in the lower corner of
your terminal screen. Web sites that do not use secure forms or servers typically provide an
alternative method of transaction by telephone or through the USPS.

TrustAssure © Seal

 If a web site displays a TrustAssure © seal it provides you with the
assurance that the site has been reviewed to verify that services are provided in a secure manner
and that security and privacy documentation has been provided for all site users to examine.

You may click on any TrustAssure © seal and you should go directly to a certification page
provided for approved members. Use the search engine area provided for Professional member
reports. Example  This certification confirms the web site and business membership status. If
you are not taken to a certification page and cannot verify the membership or business record
please contact TrustAssure © and inform us. Provide the web site URL and business name.

Children
  
Try to spend the time with younger children when they are actively logged onto the the Internet.
You may also consider using filtered browsers and filtering software to prevent children from
accessing inappropriate sites and content. TrustAssure © monitors member sites and requires
that pornographic, violent, and offensive material, images, and content not be present. 

Children should never give out personal information on the Internet, such as name, address, 
phone number, or name of school, unless supervised by a parent or responsible adult. Also
look for the RSACi label and check the web site's rating. The lower the number the cleaner
the site content. TrustAssure © and the lightOS Internet Guide are rated "0" which implies
web site content acceptable for even young children to access.