Protecting your personal information when online shopping is important. Here are a few steps to ensure your information stays safe:

1. Research the retailer. Check reviews and customer testimonies and look for accreditations or awards from industry groups.
2. Look for the https lock symbol on the website. This indicates the website is secure and your connection to the site is encrypted.
3. When shopping on mobile devices, make sure to use a secure network and not an open public network.
4. Check the privacy policy and look for a secure payment method like credit card, PayPal, gift cards, or Apple Pay.
5. Always use strong, unique passwords for your online accounts, and never share them.
6. Never click on pop-ups or email links. These can be sources of scams, viruses, and spam.