You have more consumer rights when you buy things online than you do shopping in the high street.

But people purchasing online are not aware of all their rights, according to an expert at leading cashback website http://www.eDealsUK.com.

Nadeem Azam, marketing manager of http://www.eDealsUK.com said: "Many people do not realise that when purchasing items online they receive extra protection from the Office of Fair Trading.

"In the past this may have deterred many people from using the internet to purchase goods, but through raising awareness about online consumer rights, people can be more confident in buying products via the internet."

When purchasing products online, shoppers are entitled to: Clear information about the goods and services offered before a purchase is made; written confirmation of this information after a purchase has been complete; a seven working-day 'cooling off' period during which an order can be cancelled without any reason and a full refund given; a full refund if goods and services are not provided by the agreed date, or if no date was agreed, the goods and services are not provided within 30 days.

Mr Nadeem added: "Knowing these rights is important when purchasing items online. However, shoppers must be aware that these rights do not apply to financial services such as insurance, which is widely available on cashback and discount websites such as http://www.eDealsUK.com and http://www.froggybank.co.uk ."

Mr Nadeem also advises shoppers to use credit cards when making online purchases.

"If goods purchased add up to over GBP100 and you pay by credit card, then you may be protected by the Consumer Credit Act. This means that the credit card company is equally liable for any defects, allowing you to claim from either the trader or the credit card company should you encounter any problems. Be careful though as this may not cover you for international transactions."