Security & Compliance

1. Our Security Commitment

2. Cloud Infrastructure Security

• • Hosted on Google Cloud Platform with industry-leading security standards
• • Private connections and network isolation using VPC and firewall rules
• • All data encrypted in transit using TLS 1.2+ for secure communication
• • Data encrypted at rest using Google Cloud's default encryption
• • Secure key management through Google Cloud Key Management Service
• • Regular security updates and patches applied to our Cloud Run containers

3. Application Security

• • Secure session management with encrypted session cookies
• • Input validation and sanitization to prevent injection attacks
• • CSRF protection on all forms and state-changing operations
• • Secure headers (HSTS, CSP, X-Frame-Options) for browser protection
• • Rate limiting to prevent abuse and ensure fair usage
• • Regular dependency updates and security patch management

4. Access Controls and Authentication

• • Secure user authentication with hashed and salted passwords
• • Session timeout and secure session token management
• • Role-based access control for different user types and permissions
• • API key authentication for programmatic access
• • Administrative access restricted to authorized personnel only
• • Regular access reviews and user account management

5. Data Protection Practices

• • Data minimization - we only collect and store necessary information
• • Clear data retention policies with regular cleanup procedures
• • Secure data backup and recovery procedures
• • Privacy by design principles in our development process
• • Transparent data processing practices outlined in our Privacy Policy
• • User rights respected including data access, correction, and deletion

6. Compliance and Standards Commitment

• • GDPR compliance practices for European data protection
• • CCPA compliance practices for California privacy protection
• • Security practices aligned with SOC 2 Type II principles
• • Planning for formal compliance audits as we scale
• • Regular security assessments and improvements
• • Documentation of security policies and procedures

7. Development and Deployment Security

• • Secure code review processes for all changes
• • Containerized deployments on Google Cloud Run for isolation
• • Environment separation between development, staging, and production
• • Automated security scanning of dependencies and containers
• • Secure CI/CD pipelines with controlled access and approvals
• • Version control with audit trails for all code changes

8. Monitoring and Incident Response

• • Application and infrastructure monitoring using Google Cloud tools
• • Error tracking and alerting for rapid issue identification
• • Log management and analysis for security event detection
• • Incident response procedures with defined escalation paths
• • Regular backup testing and disaster recovery planning
• • Security incident documentation and learning processes

9. Third-Party Security

• • Security review of all third-party services and vendors
• • Secure API integrations with proper authentication
• • Regular review of third-party access and permissions
• • Data processing agreements with service providers
• • Monitoring of third-party security advisories and updates
• • Vendor security questionnaires and due diligence processes

10. Team Security Practices

• • Security awareness training for all team members
• • Secure development lifecycle practices
• • Regular security policy reviews and updates
• • Secure handling of credentials and sensitive information
• • Background verification for team members with system access
• • Ongoing security education and industry best practice adoption

11. API and Platform Security

• • API authentication using secure token-based methods
• • Rate limiting and usage monitoring to prevent abuse
• • Input validation and output encoding for all API endpoints
• • Secure data transmission protocols for marketplace transactions
• • User permission management for data access and sharing
• • Transaction logging and audit trails for marketplace activities

12. Continuous Improvement

• • Regular security assessments and vulnerability scanning
• • Staying current with security best practices and threats
• • Planning for formal security certifications as we grow
• • Investment in security tools and infrastructure improvements
• • Participation in security communities and knowledge sharing
• • Customer feedback integration for security enhancements

13. Customer Security Best Practices

• • Use strong, unique passwords for your Spartera account
• • Keep your browser and local systems updated
• • Be cautious when sharing API keys or access credentials
• • Report suspected security issues or unusual activity promptly
• • Follow your organization's data handling and security policies
• • Regularly review your account activity and access permissions

14. Transparency and Communication

• • Clear documentation of our current security measures
• • Honest communication about our compliance journey
• • Regular updates on security improvements and changes
• • Responsive communication for security-related questions
• • Commitment to responsible disclosure of security issues
• • Educational content about data security best practices

15. Contact Our Security Team