Security Policy

At Webling Studio, LLC, security is a core consideration in everything we do. This policy outlines our security practices for our website, business operations, and client engagements.

1.1 Our Security Commitment

We commit to:

• Following industry-standard security practices and guidelines (OWASP, NIST)
• Implementing appropriate technical and organizational security measures
• Continuously monitoring and improving our security posture
• Responding promptly to security concerns and vulnerabilities
• Being transparent about our security practices and any incidents that affect our users or clients

1.2 Scope of This Policy

This policy applies to:

• Our public-facing website and web applications
• Information submitted through our contact forms and website
• Our internal business operations and systems
• General security practices we employ in client engagements

Note: Specific security measures for client projects are defined in individual project agreements and may exceed the practices described here based on client requirements.

2.1 Transport Security

• HTTPS Encryption: All connections to our website use TLS 1.2 or higher encryption
• Secure Certificates: We maintain valid SSL/TLS certificates from trusted certificate authorities
• HSTS: HTTP Strict Transport Security is enabled to prevent downgrade attacks

2.2 Application Security

• Input Validation: All user inputs are validated and sanitized to prevent injection attacks
• CSRF Protection: Cross-Site Request Forgery tokens protect form submissions
• Content Security Policy: CSP headers help prevent XSS attacks and unauthorized content loading
• Rate Limiting: Contact forms and API endpoints include rate limiting to prevent abuse
• Security Headers: Appropriate security headers (X-Frame-Options, X-Content-Type-Options, etc.) are implemented

2.3 Dependency Management

• Regular updates of third-party libraries and dependencies
• Automated vulnerability scanning of dependencies
• Timely patching of identified security vulnerabilities

3.1 Information We Collect

We collect minimal information necessary for business purposes:

• Contact form submissions (name, email, optional phone, message content)
• Basic website analytics (anonymized where possible)
• Server logs for security and troubleshooting purposes

For full details on data collection and privacy practices, please review our Privacy Policy.

3.2 Data Storage and Retention

• Minimal Storage: We store only data necessary for business operations
• Limited Retention: Data is retained only as long as needed for stated purposes
• Secure Disposal: Data is securely deleted when no longer needed

3.3 Data Access Controls

• Access to data is limited to authorized personnel only
• Strong authentication is required for system access
• Access is logged and monitored for security purposes

3.4 Third-Party Services

We use reputable third-party services for:

• Email Delivery: Gmail API with Google Workspace
• Website Hosting: Vercel (infrastructure provider)
• Analytics: Privacy-focused analytics when implemented

These providers are selected based on their security practices and compliance certifications. We maintain data processing agreements where appropriate.

4.1 Secure Development Lifecycle

For client projects, we follow a Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC) that includes:

• Security Requirements: Security considerations from project inception
• Threat Modeling: Identification and mitigation of potential threats
• Secure Coding: Following secure coding standards and best practices
• Code Review: Security-focused code reviews before deployment
• Security Testing: Vulnerability assessments and security testing

4.2 Client Data Handling

When working with client systems and data:

• We follow client security policies and requirements
• Access credentials are stored securely and not shared
• Client data is handled according to project agreements and applicable regulations
• Development and testing use appropriate data (anonymized, synthetic, or with proper authorization)

4.3 Industry Standards and Compliance

We design solutions aligned with relevant industry standards and regulations:

• OWASP Top 10: Protection against common web application vulnerabilities
• WCAG 2.1 AA: Accessibility standards (where specified in project requirements)
• Compliance Support: Design considerations for GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, PCI-DSS when applicable to client projects

Important: We provide technical implementation aligned with standards, but we are not compliance auditors or legal advisors. Clients remain responsible for their own compliance validation and certification.

We appreciate and encourage responsible disclosure of security vulnerabilities.

5.1 How to Report Security Issues

If you discover a security vulnerability in our website or systems, please:

1. Email us at security@weblingstudio.com
2. Provide detailed information about the vulnerability, including:
   • Description of the vulnerability
   • Steps to reproduce the issue
   • Potential impact
   • Any relevant screenshots or proof-of-concept code
3. Allow us reasonable time to investigate and address the issue before public disclosure

5.2 What We Commit To

• Acknowledgment: Respond to your report within 48 business hours
• Investigation: Investigate and validate the reported issue
• Communication: Keep you informed of our progress
• Resolution: Work to address validated vulnerabilities promptly based on severity
• Credit: Acknowledge your contribution (if desired) when the issue is resolved

5.3 Responsible Disclosure Guidelines

We ask that security researchers:

• Not access or modify data belonging to others
• Not perform actions that could harm our systems or users
• Not publicly disclose vulnerabilities until we've had reasonable time to address them
• Act in good faith and avoid violating privacy or laws

Note: While we deeply appreciate security research, we are a small business and do not currently offer a bug bounty program. We will acknowledge contributions and may provide recognition when appropriate.

6.1 Regular Maintenance

We maintain our systems through:

• Regular software updates and security patches
• Monitoring of security advisories for technologies we use
• Periodic security reviews and assessments
• Continuous improvement of security practices

6.2 Incident Response

In the event of a security incident:

• We investigate promptly to understand scope and impact
• We take immediate action to contain and remediate the issue
• We notify affected parties as appropriate and required by law
• We conduct post-incident reviews to prevent recurrence

6.3 Transparency

If a security incident affects our website users or clients, we will:

• Notify affected parties promptly
• Provide clear information about what happened and what we're doing
• Offer guidance on any actions users should take
• Be honest about the situation without creating unnecessary alarm

We believe in transparency about what security can and cannot provide.

7.1 No Absolute Security

While we implement strong security measures, no system is perfectly secure. We cannot guarantee that:

• Our systems will never be compromised
• All vulnerabilities will be discovered before exploitation
• Emerging threats will be immediately addressed

What we can promise is diligent effort, continuous improvement, and responsible handling of any issues that arise.

7.2 Shared Responsibility

Security is a shared responsibility. Users can help by:

• Using strong, unique passwords
• Keeping their devices and browsers updated
• Being cautious about phishing and social engineering
• Reporting suspicious activity or potential security issues

7.3 Third-Party Limitations

Our security measures cannot protect against:

• Compromised user devices or accounts
• Social engineering attacks targeting individuals
• Vulnerabilities in third-party services beyond our control
• Legal process or governmental access to data stored by service providers

For security-related inquiries or to report security issues:

For privacy-related questions, please see our Privacy Policy.