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# Trust Badges and Security Seals

| Category | Examples |
|----------|---------|
| Security | SSL, Norton, McAfee, TRUSTe, BBB, VeriSign |
| Payment | PCI DSS, Stripe, PayPal, Apple/Google Pay, card logos |
| Industry | HIPAA, SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, GDPR, FedRAMP |
| Associations | Industry memberships, Chamber of Commerce |
| Awards/Media | "Best of" accolades, "As Seen In" logos, G2/Capterra badges |

**Placement:** Checkout (most critical) → Homepage footer/CTA → Product pages near "Add to Cart" → Form pages near submit → About page. Rules: 3-5 max per page, keep current, make clickable, mobile-optimize.
