Age Verification

Why do we need to Verify Your Age?

It is illegal for any retailer to sell electronic cigarettes and vaping products which contain or which can be used to deliver nicotine, to any individual who is under the age of 18. You must, therefore, be at least 18 years of age to place an order with vapekit.co.uk.

Since 1^st October 2015, we have been required by law to verify the age of any new customers who purchase vaping products from our site. By completing your order, you are confirming that you permit us to verify your age. Your order will only be despatched upon completion of the verification process.

How do we Verify Your Age?

When you place an order or create an account with vapekit.co.uk, you will be required to enter your full name, your billing address and your date of birth. You should enter this information accurately and as it appears on your driver’s licence, your entry on the electoral roll or in the personal details you have given to your bank or credit card provider.

The information you supply will be checked by VerifyMyAge, an industry recognised age verification service. The process is an ID check and not a credit check. If you have signed up to a credit reporting service, such as Experian, you may receive a notification that a check has been made against your credit record. However, any check conducted by an age verification service will not impact your credit score in any way.

What happens if we can’t verify your age?

We cannot despatch your order until your age has been verified. It may not be possible to verify your age automatically using the details you have provided. This could be because you have recently changed your name or address. Issues could also arise if you have accidentally entered your details incorrectly. If this happens, VerifyMyAge offer a range of additional options for you to verify your age including

• Taking a 'selfie' taken on your phone which is then uploaded and verified using sophisticated Age Estimation software.
• Taking a picture of your driving license or passport showing your DOB and uploading it from your phone.
• Inputting a credit card which will then be charged £1 which will be immediately refunded. You have to be over 18 to be issued with a credit card in the UK (rather than a debit card) hence, if you have one, we can be sure you are over 18.

In the event none of the above work for you we will contact you to request additional information. We'll always do everything we possibly can to make this process as easy and unintrusive as possible.

How is your personal data handled?

Our age verification service provider will not use your personal data for any purpose other than to confirm your age. Please note all of the above methods are fully secure and encrypted. You can read the VerifyMyAge Privacy Policy here.

Will we verify your age each time you place an order?

Once we have verified your age, we will not need to conduct the verification process again. Our system will be updated to show that your age has been verified.