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Security & Trust

Your safety and privacy are our top priorities. Learn about the comprehensive security measures we use to protect your conversations and personal information.

Security Overview

Multi-layered protection for your peace of mind

End-to-End Encryption

All video calls and messages are encrypted using industry-standard protocols.

Data Protection

Your personal information is protected with advanced security measures and access controls.

Privacy First

We never sell your data and give you complete control over your privacy settings.

Community Safety

Comprehensive moderation and reporting systems keep our community safe and supportive.

Encryption & Data Security

Video Call Security

  • WebRTC peer-to-peer encryption
  • DTLS-SRTP protocol for media encryption
  • No video/audio recording or storage
  • Secure TURN servers for NAT traversal

Data Encryption

  • AES-256 encryption for data at rest
  • TLS 1.3 for data in transit
  • Encrypted database storage
  • Secure key management system

Infrastructure Security

Cloud Security

  • SOC 2 Type II compliant hosting
  • ISO 27001 certified data centers
  • 24/7 security monitoring
  • Regular security audits and penetration testing

Access Controls

  • Multi-factor authentication for admin access
  • Role-based access control (RBAC)
  • Principle of least privilege
  • Regular access reviews and audits

Application Security

Input Validation

All user inputs are validated and sanitized to prevent injection attacks

CSRF Protection

Cross-site request forgery protection on all state-changing operations

Rate Limiting

API rate limiting to prevent abuse and ensure service availability

Security Headers

  • • Content Security Policy (CSP)
  • • HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS)
  • • X-Frame-Options
  • • X-Content-Type-Options
  • • X-XSS-Protection
  • • Referrer Policy

Privacy Controls & User Rights

What You Control

  • Profile visibility and information sharing
  • Who can contact you and send session requests
  • Notification preferences and frequency
  • Data retention and deletion preferences

Anonymity Options

  • Use pseudonyms instead of real names
  • Avatar images instead of photos
  • Limited profile information sharing
  • Anonymous conversation options

Your Data Rights

You have the right to access, correct, delete, or export your personal data at any time. Contact our support team or use your account settings to exercise these rights.

Community Safety & Moderation

Proactive Safety Measures

  • AI-powered content moderation
  • Real-time conversation monitoring for safety
  • Automated detection of harmful behavior
  • Community guidelines enforcement

Reporting & Response

  • Easy-to-use reporting system
  • 24/7 safety team response
  • Immediate action on safety violations
  • Support for affected users

Emergency Situations

If you encounter an emergency or immediate safety concern, contact local emergency services first. Then report the incident to our safety team for platform-related action.

Compliance & Certifications

We meet international security and privacy standards

GDPR Compliant

Full compliance with European data protection regulations

SOC 2 Type II

Audited security controls and operational effectiveness

ISO 27001

International standard for information security management

CCPA Ready

California Consumer Privacy Act compliance for US users

Security Best Practices for Users

Account Security

  • Use a strong, unique password for your Harthio account
  • Enable two-factor authentication when available
  • Log out from shared or public devices
  • Regularly review your account activity

Conversation Safety

  • Don't share personal information like addresses or financial details
  • Trust your instincts - end conversations that feel uncomfortable
  • Report any inappropriate behavior immediately
  • Use the platform's built-in communication tools

Security Contact

If you discover a security vulnerability or have security concerns, please contact our security team:

Security Email

seyi@harthio.com

For security vulnerabilities and concerns

Emergency Contact

+234 703 047 3033

For urgent security incidents

Responsible Disclosure

We appreciate security researchers who help us keep Harthio safe. Please report vulnerabilities responsibly and give us time to address issues before public disclosure.