Stripe is the payment processor that powers the secure transactions within our software, but it's a separate company from Communal. Stripe handles all credit card payments, making sure they are processed safely and in compliance with the highest security standards, like PCI-DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard). This means Stripe protects yours and your customers' payment and personal data during each transaction. While Communal provides the software you use to manage your organization, Stripe takes care of processing payments, so we never see or store any credit card information. With Stripe, you can trust that payments are handled securely and efficiently, allowing you to focus on your work without worrying about payment safety.