2024 Security Policy
PCI Compliance and Encryption & Tokenization
To provide the best security for its customers, Ohio Mulch has deployed and industry leading point-to-point encryption and data storage solution for each school’s payment processor. This solution is fully PCI DSS compliant.
In this solution, cardholder data is encrypted from the point of input, whether through encrypted swipe, virtual terminal, or secure data transport. This eliminates the possibility of data thieves compromising the input of sensitive information to steal data. When the encrypted data is sent to the provider, the payment is transferred to the processor. The encrypted content is stored in the provider’s secure data stores and Ohio Mulch only receives a token, representing the transaction, to allow Ohio Mulch to conduct any necessary reporting. In this way, card holder data is never received, stored or transmitted by Ohio Mulch infrastructure.
As an added level of security Ohio Mulch leverages ”tokenization” technology to further protect school payments. Tokenization is the process of replacing sensitive data, such as credit card or ACH data, with tokens that have no value to criminals. Employing industry leading technologies, our solution replaces the existing payment card, ACH and other sensitive payment data with valueless data tokens. These tokens allow Ohio Mulch to initiate transactions in the same manner as they would use their previously stored data, but without the risk of data compromise.
SSL Certificates
Ohio Mulch leverages Starfield Technologies SSL certificates to ensure that all sensitive transactions are kept securely encrypted and safe. An SSL certificate is a digital certificate that authenticates the identity of a website to visiting browsers and encrypts information for the server via Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) technology. A certificate serves as an electronic “passport” that establishes an online entity’s credentials when doing business on the Web. When an Internet user attempts to send confidential information to a Web server, the user’s browser will access the server’s digital certificate and establish a secure connection.
SSL Certificates provide secure, safe and convenient Internet purchasing. Once an Internet user enters a secure area by entering credit card information, e-mail address or other personal data, website’s SSL certificate enables the browser and Web server to build a secure, encrypted connection. The SSL “handshake” process, which establishes the secure session, takes place discreetly behind the scenes, ensuring an uninterrupted shopping experience for the consumer.
FUNDRAISING WITH OHIO MULCH
OHIO MULCH INVITES ANY GROUP TO JOIN OUR FUNDRAISING PROGRAM!
Sell mulch bags or Ohio Mulch gift cards for your cause!
BAGGED MULCH FUNDRAISERS
Contact Ohio Mulch for a list of products available and for pricing in your area
BEFORE YOU BEGIN:
Organize your staff and set a distribution date and location. You will need access to a parking lot large enough for a tractor trailer and to store the mulch. It must have enough space for your customers to pick up their mulch and for loading your deliveries.
TIMELINE:
Plan to start selling in January as fundraisers are scheduled between mid-March and Mother’s Day weekend.
Gift Card Fundraisers
Gift cards are sold in $25, $50, and $100 denominations, and have no expiration date
ADDITIONALLY:
Gift cards can be used at any Ohio Mulch location or online at ohiomulch.com. Your group will earn 20% on all gift cards sold.