Apothecary certified with e-Trustmark for the second year in a row
After being certified for the first-time last year, this year Apothecary was also certified with the e-Trustmark, national mark of trust in e-commerce. Obtaining the certificate for the second year in a row and placing the e-Trustmark mark on the site highlights the credibility of online store which conducts trade in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Serbia and the rules of excellent business practice in area of e-commerce and customer protection. At the same time, to unify the real electronic business, Apothecary has enabled its customers to buy products by cash on delivery, as well as online by Visa, DinaCard, Mastercard, Maestro and American Express payment cards issued by all banks, directly through its website, and with the solution of Banca Intesa e-commerce platform.
The project Development of e-commerce includes the process of awarding a trust mark in online commerce (e-Trustmark) as the first initiative for the introduction of e-Trustmark principles and practices in the business community of Serbia. The IPA 2012 project “Development of electronic business” was financed by the European Union, and the beneficiaries and main partners of the project are the Ministry of Trade, Tourism and Telecommunications and the Ministry of Economy of the Republic of Serbia. e-Trustmark is aligned with the concept of European trust marks for protection and shopping on the Internet. The purpose of this certificate is to improve the quality of domestic online stores and establish trust between online retailers and customers who use e-commerce. Establishing trust between merchants and customers stimulates e-commerce both on the national and international markets and has a positive impact on the economy of Serbia”.
The e-Trustmark sign of trust highlights website visitors and customers that an independent national authority has checked the online store and found that it operates in accordance with the applicable laws of the Republic of Serbia and the rules of good business practice that also regulate the field of e-commerce.
Customers who shop at the Apothecary have legal rights and obligations as consumers, regulated by a series of laws that regulate the field of electronic commerce in the Republic of Serbia. These include the Law on Consumer Protection, the Law on Electronic Commerce, the Law on Trade, the Law on Advertising, the Law on the Personal Data Protection. Considering the nature of the virtual environment and its specificities, laws have provided for a series of solutions that will provide customers with an adequate level of protection of their rights when shopping online.
The e-Trustmark certified mark is a confirmation that the merchant, i.e. the Apothecary through which you want to buy products, has passed rigorous control, and met the requirements for certification, which proves that it is a reliable merchant, i.e. a site for online purchase of products and services.
e-Trustmark confirms to the customer that the merchant provides clear and precise information about his identity and contacts, the product description is precise with all important information, the merchant provides all information about the price and all associated costs before the final step of ordering, the customer has the ability to clearly follow the entire ordering process with the possibility of correction at any time, and where upon completion he receives confirmation of receipt of the order. At the same time, the merchant clearly and comprehensibly represents all the conditions and contractual obligations of the customer, offers a transparent and generally accepted method of payments, offers a transparent and safe method of delivery, and the merchant presents to the customers in a clear and comprehensible manner all their legal rights and obligations, the right to withdraw from contract and transparent product return policy. A certified merchant with the e-Trustmark mark also has transparent and easily accessible customer support, which at the same time respects privacy and ensures adequate protection of all collected customer data. All information on the method of collection, storage and use of this data is available to the customer in an easy and comprehensible manner.
E-commerce solution by Foster + Svensson
“Apothecary wants to point out the importance of respecting its customers, regardless of basket value of the order, through the relationship Apothecary builds through its website, social media, as well as through the complete communication which is made with its customers. We believe that we all deserve a little better life and that’s why we actively get involved and join initiatives that result in a better relationship with customers and their greater respect. For us, this is the basic standard that we want to be adopted and applied in Serbia as well, so that as many transactions as possible remain in our country, and thus contribute to the further growth and development of the country and society. We are grateful for receiving the e-Trustmark certificate for the second year in a row, because for us it is a confirmation that we show our respect for our customers, as well as society, where we represent a true example of business excellence“, says Mr. Vladimir Suvodolac, Managing Director of Apothecary.
Apothecary is present on market with two main brands, where Apothecary is carrier and flagship, positioned as luxury and premium cosmetics, health, and dietary supplements online drugstore, while also having Apothecary [M] as targeted brand for men skincare and product line, all available at www.apothecary.rs.
Foster + Svensson stands behind brand and identity design of Apothecary, graphic standards, strategy and corporate communications, website development, digital and e-commerce solution, along with integration with the bank as the payment processor.
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