Security Measures

Authentication & Access Control

• Secure OAuth 2.0 authentication
• Session management with secure cookies
• Role-based access control (RBAC)
• Automatic session timeout after inactivity

Payment Security

• PCI DSS compliant payment processing through Stripe
• No credit card data stored on our servers
• Tokenized payment methods
• Fraud detection and prevention systems

Data Protection

• End-to-end encryption for sensitive data
• Encrypted database storage
• Secure file upload and storage
• Data minimization practices
• Regular automated backups

Application Security

• Protection against SQL injection, XSS, and CSRF attacks
• Rate limiting to prevent abuse
• Input validation and sanitization
• Security headers (CSP, HSTS, etc.)
• Dependency vulnerability scanning

Monitoring & Response

• 24/7 security monitoring and logging
• Automated threat detection
• Incident response procedures
• Security audit trail

Your Security Responsibilities

While we implement strong security measures, your cooperation is essential:

• Keep your account credentials confidential
• Use a strong, unique password
• Log out from shared devices
• Report suspicious activity immediately
• Keep your contact information up to date
• Review your account activity regularly

Reporting Security Issues

We take security vulnerabilities seriously. If you discover a security issue, please report it responsibly:

• Email: [email protected]
• Contact Form: Security Report

Please include:

• Description of the vulnerability
• Steps to reproduce
• Potential impact
• Your contact information

We commit to:

• Acknowledge your report within 48 hours
• Provide regular updates on our investigation
• Credit you for responsible disclosure (if desired)
• Not pursue legal action against good-faith security researchers

Compliance & Certifications

My Garage Loot complies with industry standards and regulations:

• GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)
• CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act)
• PCI DSS Level 1 (via Stripe)
• SOC 2 Type II (in progress)

Data Breach Notification

In the unlikely event of a data breach affecting your information, we will:

• Notify affected users within 72 hours
• Provide details about the breach and impact
• Explain steps we're taking to address the issue
• Offer guidance on protecting your account
• Report to relevant authorities as required by law

Security Updates

We continuously improve our security posture:

• Regular software updates and patches
• Security training for our team
• Adoption of emerging security technologies
• Participation in security research community

Questions?

If you have questions about our security practices, please contact us at [email protected]