Can my credit card information be stolen if I buy an app?

I just purchased an app that turned out to be a scam and that it did nothing that it advertised in the app store.  Now I'm scared that whoever made the app might have my credit card information.  So am I out a few dollars or should i be concerned about my credit card info to be stolen and abused.

The app maker does not have your credit card info.
You purchased the app from the itunes store.

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    iTunes Store: Changing Account Information
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1918
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