Security & Trust Center

At Postiv.io, security isn't an afterthought - it's foundational to everything we build. We understand that you're trusting us with access to your social media accounts, and we take that responsibility seriously.

Last updated: January 2026

1. Infrastructure Security

1.1 Cloud Infrastructure

  • Hosted on a global edge network with 300+ data centers worldwide
  • Automatic DDoS protection and mitigation at the edge
  • Enterprise-grade firewalls and intrusion detection systems
  • Geographic redundancy for high availability and disaster recovery
  • Regular security audits and penetration testing

1.2 Network Security

  • All data transmitted over TLS 1.3 encryption (the latest standard)
  • HSTS (HTTP Strict Transport Security) enforced on all connections
  • Regular vulnerability scanning and security assessments
  • Web Application Firewall (WAF) protection against common attacks
  • Rate limiting to prevent abuse and brute force attacks

2. Data Protection

2.1 Encryption

  • In Transit: All data encrypted using TLS 1.3
  • At Rest: Database encryption using AES-256
  • OAuth Tokens: Social media tokens stored with additional encryption layer

2.2 Data Handling

  • Minimal data collection - we only store what's necessary for the service
  • Regular data retention reviews and automatic purging of expired data
  • Secure data deletion upon account termination (within 30 days)
  • No selling or sharing of personal data with third parties for advertising
  • Clear data processing documentation and transparency

3. Authentication & Access Control

3.1 User Authentication

  • Secure password requirements (12+ characters with complexity requirements)
  • Passwords hashed using bcrypt with high cost factor (12 rounds)
  • OAuth 2.0 integration for Google and Facebook login options
  • Account lockout after multiple failed login attempts
  • Secure session management with short-lived access tokens (15 minutes)
  • HTTP-only cookies to prevent XSS token theft

3.2 Social Media Connections

  • OAuth 2.0 protocol for all social media platform integrations
  • We never store your social media passwords - only access tokens
  • Minimal permission scopes - we only request permissions we need
  • Easy token revocation through account settings at any time
  • Tokens are encrypted before storage

4. Application Security

4.1 Secure Development

  • Security-focused code reviews for all changes
  • Automated security scanning in our CI/CD pipeline
  • Regular dependency updates and vulnerability patching
  • OWASP Top 10 protection measures implemented
  • Input validation and output encoding throughout the application

4.2 API Security

  • Rate limiting on all API endpoints to prevent abuse
  • Input validation and sanitization on all requests
  • CSRF (Cross-Site Request Forgery) protection on all forms
  • Webhook signature verification for incoming callbacks
  • API keys and secrets managed securely

5. Compliance

5.1 Data Privacy Regulations

  • GDPR: Full compliance with EU General Data Protection Regulation
  • CCPA: Compliance with California Consumer Privacy Act
  • Data Processing Agreements (DPA) available for business customers
  • Right to access, correct, and delete personal data honored
  • Data portability supported

5.2 Platform Compliance

  • Meta (Facebook/Instagram) approved developer and API partner
  • Compliance with all social media platform API terms and conditions
  • Regular compliance audits and reviews
  • Adherence to platform rate limits and best practices

6. Incident Response

In the unlikely event of a security incident:

  • Dedicated incident response team activated within 1 hour of detection
  • Affected users notified within 72 hours as required by GDPR
  • Thorough post-incident review and remediation
  • Transparent communication about incidents and resolutions
  • Root cause analysis to prevent future occurrences

7. Your Security Responsibilities

Security is a shared responsibility. We recommend:

  • Use a strong, unique password for your Postiv.io account
  • Enable two-factor authentication on all connected social media accounts
  • Review connected apps regularly and revoke unused access
  • Report suspicious activity immediately to [email protected]
  • Keep your devices and browsers updated with security patches
  • Be cautious of phishing attempts - we'll never ask for your password via email

8. Security Updates

We continuously improve our security measures. Recent enhancements include:

  • Enhanced account lockout protection after failed login attempts
  • Improved webhook signature verification for Meta platforms
  • Additional encryption for stored OAuth tokens
  • Enhanced rate limiting across all API endpoints

9. Contact Security Team

To report a security vulnerability or concern:

We appreciate responsible disclosure and will acknowledge receipt within 24 hours. We do not currently offer a bug bounty program, but we recognize researchers who help us improve our security.

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