Security & Compliance

Security Commitment

Spartera treats security as fundamental to its operation, especially
as a data and analytics marketplace. Current practices follow
industry standards and best practices. The company is working toward
enterprise-level compliance certifications but is not yet enterprise-
certified.

Cloud Infrastructure Security

Spartera is hosted on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) with strong
security protections including:

Private connections with VPC and firewall isolation
All data encrypted in transit (TLS 1.2+) and at rest using GCP
defaults
Google Cloud Key Management Service for secure key management
Regular patching and security updates applied to Cloud Run
containers

Application Security

Built on Python Flask with comprehensive security measures:

Secure coding practices throughout development
Encrypted session cookies for secure user sessions
Input validation and CSRF protection on all sensitive actions
Secure browser headers (HSTS, CSP, X-Frame-Options)
Rate limiting and regular dependency updates for protection

Access Controls and Authentication

Robust authentication and access management including:

Secure password management with hashing and salting
Session timeouts and secure token management
Role-based access controls for all users
API access requiring authentication keys
Administrative privileges carefully limited and regularly reviewed

Data Protection Practices

Comprehensive data protection through:

Data minimization: Only essential data is collected and stored
Regular data cleanup with strict retention policies
Secure data backup and disaster recovery procedures
Privacy by design with full transparency on data processing
Clear user rights for data access, correction, and deletion

Compliance and Standards

Spartera adheres to major compliance frameworks:

GDPR and CCPA: Best practices for data privacy compliance
SOC 2 Type II: Security controls align with principles
Planning formal compliance audits
Documented security policies with regular reviews

Development & Deployment Security

Secure development lifecycle including:

All code changes undergo secure reviews
Containerized deployments on Google Cloud Run
Separate environments for development, staging, and production
Automated security scanning for code and dependencies
Controlled CI/CD pipelines with full audit trails

Monitoring & Incident Response

Comprehensive monitoring and response capabilities:

Application and infrastructure monitoring using Google Cloud tools
Error tracking, alerting, and log management for security events
Regular testing of backup and disaster recovery procedures
Documented incident response with post-incident review processes

Third-Party Security

Careful management of external integrations:

Security stance reviews for all vendors and integrations
Secure APIs with carefully managed third-party permissions
Data processing agreements with all partners
Active monitoring of third-party security advisories

Team Security Practices

Internal security measures include:

Ongoing security training for all team members
Background checks for personnel with system access
Secure credential handling and policy compliance
Regular updates to security procedures and training

API & Platform Security

Secure platform operations through:

API endpoints requiring authentication and input validation
Rate limiting and usage monitoring to prevent abuse
User permission enforcement for all marketplace activities
Comprehensive audit trails for platform interactions

Continuous Improvement

Proactive security enhancement including:

Frequent security assessments and vulnerability scans
Adoption of emerging security best practices
Pursuit of formal security certifications
Active participation in security community forums
Customer feedback incorporation for security improvements

Customer Security Best Practices

Spartera encourages users to:

Maintain strong password hygiene and keep systems updated
Protect API keys and avoid sharing credentials
Follow organizational security policies
Report potential security incidents promptly

Transparency & Communication

Commitment to security transparency through:

Clear documentation of security practices
Regular updates on security enhancements
Honest communication about compliance status
Open dialogue for security-related questions
Community education on security best practices

Data Movement and Processing

Spartera operates on a "no raw data movement" principle:

Raw data never leaves customer systems
Only analytic logic is executed against data sources
Processed results returned securely to authorized users
Minimal data exposure with strict governance compliance

Contact Information for Security

For security-related questions, reports, or incidents:

Email: [email protected]
Response Time: Within 48 hours
Escalation: Follow paths described in customer agreements for
urgent matters

Spartera's security commitment spans people, process, and platform,
forming a core part of service delivery. All security concerns
receive prompt attention and priority response based on severity.