CartDNA is a Shopify Payment App Development Partner

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Security & Compliance

Enterprise-grade payment security for Shopify merchants

CartDNA helps you optimise payments whilst keeping sensitive cardholder data within secure, certified payment environments.

PCI DSS Compliant
No Sensitive Card Data Storage
Shopify Level 1 Infrastructure
Tokenised Payment Flows
Secure Architecture
Payment data flow
Customer
Shopify Checkout
Payment Processor
Tokenised reference to CartDNA

No PAN/CVV data stored in CartDNA

PCI DSS Compliant

Nabeyond Ltd, trading as CartDNA, is fully PCI DSS compliant. Annual reviews and controls in place.

Shopify
PCI DSS
EMV
Tokenisation
Secure API Integrations

No Cardholder Data Storage

CartDNA does not host or store raw cardholder data. All sensitive payment information remains within certified payment environments.

Fully PCI DSS Compliant

Nabeyond Ltd, trading as CartDNA, completes annual PCI reviews with strict security controls and validation.

Shopify Level 1 Security

Shopify is PCI DSS Level 1 compliant by default, providing enterprise-grade security for all shops.

Tokenised Payment Flows

Sensitive data remains within secure payment environments. CartDNA works only with tokenised references.

Onsite Card Payment Support

Some processor flows require compliance checks and review. CartDNA maintains required certifications.

Merchant Compliance Guidance

Clear guidance for manual entry and internal handling to help merchants follow secure payment practices.

How CartDNA keeps payment data secure

CartDNA app layer works only with secure APIs and tokenised references

Shopify Secure Checkout handles all sensitive payment data input

Approved processor integrations maintain PCI DSS compliance

Tokenisation replaces card numbers with secure references

No storage of sensitive card details, CVV codes, or full credentials

Payment Data Flow

Customer
Enters payment details
Shopify Checkout
Secure Level 1 PCI DSS environment
Payment Processor
Processes payment securely
CartDNA
Receives only tokenised reference

🔒 Raw card data never touches CartDNA systems

PCI DSS compliance across online and onsite payment flows

CartDNA and Shopify work together to deliver enterprise-grade security and compliance for all payment operations.

CartDNA Compliance

  • Fully PCI DSS compliant
  • Annual reviews completed
  • Security controls documented
  • Infrastructure continuously monitored

Shopify Platform Compliance

  • Level 1 PCI DSS certified
  • Checkout covered by default
  • Hosting and basket protected
  • Enterprise-grade infrastructure

Onsite Card Payment Support

  • Supported on some flows
  • Processor dependent
  • Annual validation required
  • Certified payment handling

Merchant Responsibilities

  • Don't write down cards
  • Follow SAQ requirements
  • Protect staff access
  • Use official Shopify tools

CartDNA does not host or store sensitive cardholder data. Sensitive payment data remains within Shopify and approved payment processors.

What this means for your business

1

Lower compliance exposure

Reduced risk by not storing sensitive payment data

2

Stronger trust

Enterprise-grade security builds customer trust

3

Safer global scaling

Expand internationally with secure infrastructure

4

Secure onsite options

Support physical locations with certified card readers

5

Better audit readiness

Clear compliance documentation and monitoring

Merchant responsibilities for payment security

Whilst Shopify and CartDNA provide secure infrastructure, merchants must follow safe payment practices to protect customers and businesses alike.

Maintaining strong internal security practices helps ensure that sensitive payment information remains protected throughout the entire payment process, from customer input to final processing.

Security Checklist

Never store raw card numbers
Don't keep CVV data
Limit admin access to payment systems
Use official Shopify payment tools
Complete annual SAQ if required
Follow secure manual entry procedures

Frequently asked questions

Does CartDNA store cardholder data?

No. CartDNA does not host or store sensitive cardholder information including credit card numbers, CVV codes, or full payment credentials. All payment processing occurs within Shopify and authorised payment processors, with CartDNA interacting only with secure APIs and tokenised payment references.

Is CartDNA PCI DSS compliant?

Yes. Nabeyond Ltd, trading as CartDNA, is fully PCI DSS compliant. The platform undergoes annual PCI compliance reviews, follows strict security controls, and maintains continuous infrastructure monitoring to meet required security standards for payment-related systems.

What does Shopify Level 1 PCI DSS mean?

Shopify is certified PCI DSS Level 1 compliant, the highest level of security certification for organisations handling card transactions. This covers Shopify-hosted infrastructure, checkout pages, payment processing systems, tokenised card data storage, and secure payment gateway integrations.

What are merchant responsibilities for payment security?

Merchants must never store customer card numbers, avoid writing down card details, secure staff access to payment systems, and follow Shopify payment handling guidelines. Merchants manually entering card details must follow proper PCI security procedures.

How do onsite card payment flows remain compliant?

CartDNA supports certain onsite payment capabilities for partner processors whilst maintaining PCI DSS compliance through annual reviews, secure handling of payment-related systems, and continuous monitoring of infrastructure security. Shopify POS uses certified card readers with EMV chip security and encrypted cardholder data.

Ready to improve payment performance without adding security risk?

Speak to our team about how CartDNA can help your Shopify shop scale securely