Security at PostFaster

Your trust is our top priority. We're committed to protecting your content, accounts, and data with industry-leading security practices.

Platform Security

PostFaster is built with security at its core. We employ multiple layers of protection to ensure your social media accounts and content remain secure.

Data Encryption

In Transit

All data transmitted between your browser and our servers is encrypted using TLS 1.3 (Transport Layer Security) with 256-bit encryption.

At Rest

Your data is encrypted at rest using AES-256 encryption in our secure database infrastructure hosted on MongoDB Atlas.

Authentication & Access Control

  • Firebase Authentication: Enterprise-grade authentication provided by Google Firebase with multi-factor authentication support
  • OAuth 2.0: Secure social media account connections without storing your passwords
  • JWT Tokens: Short-lived access tokens stored securely in memory, not in cookies or localStorage
  • Session Management: Automatic session expiration and secure token refresh mechanisms
  • reCAPTCHA Protection: Bot protection on login and signup forms to prevent automated attacks

Social Media Account Security

We take special care in handling your connected social media accounts:

  • No Password Storage: We never store your social media passwords. All connections use OAuth 2.0
  • Limited Permissions: We only request the minimum permissions needed for posting content
  • Token Encryption: All access tokens are encrypted before storage
  • Token Expiration: Tokens automatically expire and are refreshed securely
  • Revocation Support: You can disconnect accounts at any time to revoke access

Infrastructure Security

  • Cloud Infrastructure: Hosted on Vercel and AWS with enterprise-grade security
  • Database Security: MongoDB Atlas with encryption, access controls, and automatic backups
  • DDoS Protection: Automatic protection against distributed denial-of-service attacks
  • Regular Backups: Automated daily backups with point-in-time recovery
  • Monitoring: 24/7 system monitoring and logging for security incidents

Payment Security

Your payment information is handled with the highest level of security:

  • Stripe Integration: All payments processed through Stripe, a PCI DSS Level 1 certified payment processor
  • No Card Storage: We never store your credit card information on our servers
  • Secure Payment Forms: Payment forms are directly integrated with Stripe's secure infrastructure
  • 3D Secure Support: Additional authentication for supported cards

Privacy & Data Protection

We're committed to protecting your privacy:

  • GDPR Compliant: Full compliance with European data protection regulations
  • Data Minimization: We only collect data necessary for providing the service
  • Privacy-Focused Analytics: We use Vercel Analytics which doesn't collect personal data
  • No Selling of Data: We never sell your data to third parties
  • Right to Deletion: You can delete your account and all data at any time

For more details, see our Privacy Policy and GDPR Compliance pages.

Security Best Practices

Help us keep your account secure by following these best practices:

Strong Passwords

Use unique, complex passwords and consider using a password manager

Enable 2FA

Enable two-factor authentication on your PostFaster and social media accounts

Review Permissions

Regularly review connected accounts and revoke access for unused platforms

Stay Updated

Keep your browser and devices updated with the latest security patches

Incident Response

In the unlikely event of a security incident:

  • We have a dedicated incident response team ready to act 24/7
  • Affected users will be notified within 72 hours as required by GDPR
  • We'll provide clear information about what happened and what actions to take
  • Post-incident analysis and improvements are conducted for all security events

Security Updates & Audits

We continuously improve our security posture:

  • Regular security audits and penetration testing
  • Dependency updates and vulnerability scanning
  • Code reviews with security best practices
  • Employee security training and awareness programs
  • Compliance with industry standards and frameworks

Report a Security Issue

If you discover a security vulnerability or have security concerns, please report them responsibly:

Security Contact

Email: [email protected]

Please include detailed information about the vulnerability and steps to reproduce if applicable. We take all reports seriously and will respond within 48 hours.

Certifications & Compliance

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SSL/TLS

256-bit Encryption

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GDPR

Compliant

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PCI DSS

via Stripe