Security Policy

Effective Date: 14/01/2026

1. Overview & Scope

The purpose of this policy is to outline the security measures [Company Name] employs to protect our digital assets, customer data, and the integrity of our e-commerce platform. This policy applies to all systems, employees, and third-party vendors associated with our website.

2. Data Protection & Encryption

We prioritize the confidentiality of customer information through the following methods:

  • Transit Encryption: All data transmitted between the user’s browser and our servers is encrypted using TLS 1.2 or higher (SSL).
  • Storage Encryption: Sensitive data, such as account credentials and personal identifiers, are encrypted at rest using industry-standard AES-256 encryption.
  • Anonymization: Where possible, data is de-identified for analytics purposes.

3. Payment Security (PCI Compliance)

To ensure the highest level of financial security:

  • No Raw Card Data Storage: We do not store raw credit card numbers on our servers.
  • Third-Party Processing: All payments are processed through PCI-compliant gateways (e.g., Stripe, PayPal, Authorize.net).
  • Tokenization: We utilize tokenization to handle recurring transactions, ensuring that sensitive financial data never enters our local environment.

4. Access Control & Authentication

  • MFA Requirements: Multi-factor authentication is mandatory for all administrative access to the website backend and hosting environment.
  • Password Standards: We enforce complex password requirements for both staff and customers.
  • Principle of Least Privilege (PoLP): Employees are only granted access to the specific data and systems required to perform their job functions.

5. Vulnerability Management

  • Regular Patching: We maintain a rigorous schedule for patching CMS software, plugins, and server operating systems.
  • Security Scanning: The website undergoes regular automated vulnerability scans to detect potential threats like SQL injection or Cross-Site Scripting (XSS).
  • Firewalls: We employ Web Application Firewalls (WAF) to filter and monitor HTTP traffic and block malicious requests.

6. Incident Response

In the event of a suspected security breach:

  • Containment: Our technical team will immediately isolate affected systems.
  • Investigation: We will conduct a forensic analysis to determine the scope of the impact.
  • Notification: We will notify affected users and relevant regulatory bodies within [e.g., 72 hours] in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

7. User Responsibilities

Users are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their account credentials. We recommend:

  • Using unique passwords for our site.
  • Enabling two-factor authentication if available.
  • Immediately notifying contact.element.creation@gmail.com if unauthorized activity is suspected.