Security Policy

Last updated: January 1, 2025

Effective date: January 1, 2025

1. Security Commitment

Church Compliance Manager takes the security of your data very seriously. We implement comprehensive security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure.

2. Data Security Measures

2.1 Encryption

  • Data in Transit: All data transmission is encrypted using TLS 1.3
  • Data at Rest: All stored data is encrypted using AES-256 encryption
  • Database Encryption: Database-level encryption for sensitive information
  • Backup Encryption: All backups are encrypted both in transit and at rest

2.2 Access Controls

  • Multi-factor authentication (MFA) for all user accounts
  • Role-based access control (RBAC) limiting access based on job function
  • Regular access reviews and deprovisioning procedures
  • Principle of least privilege applied to all system access

2.3 Infrastructure Security

  • Secure cloud hosting with enterprise-grade security features
  • Regular security patches and updates
  • Network segmentation and firewalls
  • Intrusion detection and prevention systems

3. Application Security

3.1 Secure Development

  • Security-by-design principles in all development processes
  • Regular code reviews and security testing
  • Automated security scanning in CI/CD pipelines
  • OWASP Top 10 compliance and testing

3.2 Authentication and Authorization

  • Strong password requirements and policies
  • Session management with secure cookies
  • OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect standards
  • Account lockout policies for failed login attempts

4. Physical Security

Our cloud infrastructure providers maintain:

  • 24/7 physical security at data centers
  • Biometric access controls
  • Video surveillance and monitoring
  • Environmental controls and disaster prevention

5. Data Protection

5.1 Data Classification

  • Public: Information that can be freely shared
  • Internal: Information for internal use only
  • Confidential: Sensitive business information
  • Restricted: Highly sensitive data requiring special handling

5.2 Data Retention

  • Clear data retention policies and procedures
  • Automated data purging for expired information
  • Secure data destruction methods
  • Legal hold procedures when required

6. Incident Response

6.1 Security Incident Management

Our incident response process includes:

  • • 24/7 security monitoring and alerting
  • • Rapid incident identification and classification
  • • Containment and mitigation procedures
  • • Forensic analysis and root cause investigation
  • • Customer notification when appropriate

6.2 Breach Notification

In the event of a security breach:

  • • We will notify affected customers within 24 hours
  • • Regulatory authorities will be notified as required by law
  • • We will provide regular updates throughout the investigation
  • • Post-incident reports will be provided upon resolution

7. Compliance and Certifications

We maintain compliance with:

  • GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)
  • SOC 2 Type II compliance
  • ISO 27001 security management standards
  • Industry-specific security frameworks

8. Reporting Security Issues

If you discover a security vulnerability, please report it to us immediately:

  • Email: security@churchcompliancemanager.com
  • PGP Key: Available upon request
  • Response Time: We aim to acknowledge reports within 24 hours

9. Contact Information

For questions about our security practices:

  • Email: security@churchcompliancemanager.com
  • Address: [Your Business Address]
  • Phone: [Your Phone Number]