Age Verification Explained

Vapepieonline.com: Age Verification Solutions for Ecommerce Stores Selling Age-Restricted Products

Age Gate vs. Age Verification

An age gate is a pop-up that appears when entering an age-restricted website, such as those selling tobacco, alcohol, or adult-related products. Vapepieonline.com's age gate is not a replacement for full age verification; it helps notify users of the minimum age requirement and ensures compliance with merchant age restrictions, when used alongside our complete age verification service.

Why is Age Verification Required?

Certain products, like tobacco and alcohol, are subject to federal and state age restrictions. For example, in the U.S., a minimum age of 21 is required to purchase these products. Websites selling these items must verify the buyer's age before completing the sale. Some websites also choose to use our service voluntarily to prevent fraud or meet other identity confirmation needs, complying with laws like those from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Why is Age Verification Important Now?

We recognize that some customers may have been purchasing age-restricted products for years without age verification. However, legal pressures, the growth of ecommerce, and new regulations have made age verification an increasingly necessary requirement for online businesses. It’s not just a best practice—it's becoming a legal obligation.

What Information is Collected?

Age verification is part of the checkout process. During payment and shipping details entry, Vapepieonline.com pulls data like name and address from your billing information and requests your date of birth. This information is cross-checked against public records and verified customer data. Over 90% of customers are verified instantly, so accurate details are important to speed up the process. If verification is not instant, you may be asked to submit a photo ID, which is manually verified within minutes. Once verified, your information is securely stored to skip future ID checks.

Data Protection

Your personal information (name, address, and date of birth) is used solely for age verification and is stored in a secure database to simplify future verifications. Photo IDs are not stored and are deleted immediately after verification. In some cases, consent may be requested to store your photo ID for compliance purposes. For more details, refer to our privacy policy.

Need Help?

For assistance with age verification during checkout, contact our customer support team 24/7:

• Phone: +57 310 677 6302

• Email: [email protected]

We are dedicated to making the age verification process quick and seamless to minimize any disruptions during your shopping experience.