This plugin requires Stripe Connect to function. Payment Plugins for Stripe WooCommerce will be able to see your account data (such as all payment and payout history), including any data created by other businesses you’ve connected.
Many of the largest eCommerce sites on WooCommerce use our plugin. We place a premium on excellent custom support and code quality, which we deliver on consistently.
Stripe Connect is Stripe’s preferred method of connecting the plugin to the Stripe account. We follow Stripe’s best practices and so Stripe Connect is what we integrate with in our solution.
@mrclayton that does nothing to address the fact that your plugin needlessly requires Stripe Connect to function and steals users data. To any future users reading this review use the official and free “WooCommerce Stripe Payment Gateway” plugin instead and keep control over your customers payment data.
WooCommerce Stripe Payment Gateway: Privacy and Security Considerations
The WooCommerce Stripe Payment Gateway operates through the use of API keys, which eliminates the need for integrating with Stripe Connect. According to Stripe’s own documentation regarding Stripe Connect, it states:
“Payment Plugins for Stripe WooCommerce will be able to see your account data (such as all payment and payout history), including any data created by other businesses you’ve connected.“
Although you have assured users that you do not engage in data theft, it is important to highlight the potential risks associated with using Stripe Connect. By granting access to an extensive range of account data, there may be opportunities for unauthorized data harvesting from connected accounts.
This serves as a precautionary notice for users who might not be aware of the implications of sharing their Stripe account data. To ensure the privacy and security of user information, it is recommended that individuals carefully review the permissions granted to third-party services when connecting their accounts.
