If you frequently shop from one particular website you may be tempted to save your payment information for a faster checkout process. Although quick and convenient, saving credit card numbers online means putting your financial information in the hands of someone else. If that data were ever compromised, your credit card information could be stolen by malicious hackers.
Moreover, some online merchants automatically store your credit card info even without asking your permission. Therefore, after you’ve made a purchase, log into your account and find the option to remove your payment information from a company’s files.
Remember: when it comes to protecting your personal data, it’s better to be safe than sorry.
