Platform Security

Your data and transactions are protected with enterprise-grade security

At CodeBridge Marketplace, security is our top priority. We implement industry-leading practices to protect your data, code, and financial transactions. This page outlines our comprehensive security measures.

🔒 Data Protection

💰 Payment Security

PCI DSS Compliance

We are PCI DSS Level 1 compliant through our payment processor, Stripe. We never store your credit card information on our servers.

• Stripe Integration: Industry-leading payment security used by millions
• Tokenization: Card data is tokenized - we only store payment tokens
• 3D Secure: Additional authentication for card transactions
• Fraud Detection: AI-powered fraud prevention on all transactions

Escrow Protection

For project-based work, funds are held in escrow and released based on milestone completion:

• Funds secured in Stripe-managed accounts
• Released only with client approval
• Dispute resolution available for all transactions
• Full audit trail of all payment activities

👤 Account Security

Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)

We strongly recommend enabling 2FA on your account. Available methods:

• Authenticator apps (Google Authenticator, Authy)
• SMS verification
• Email verification

OAuth Integration

Sign in securely with trusted providers:

• Google OAuth 2.0
• GitHub OAuth
• No passwords stored when using OAuth

Session Management

• Automatic logout after 30 days of inactivity
• Ability to view and revoke active sessions
• IP address monitoring for suspicious activity
• Device fingerprinting for enhanced security

💻 Code Security

Code Repository Protection

Your code is secure in our CodeBridge operating system environment:

• Private workspaces: Only you and invited collaborators can access your code
• Version control: Full Git integration with encrypted storage
• Access controls: Granular permissions for team members
• Automatic backups: Daily encrypted backups of all workspaces

Code Review Security

• Reviewers sign NDAs before accessing your code
• Automatic deletion of code after review completion (optional)
• No training of AI models on your proprietary code
• Watermarking to prevent unauthorized distribution

🛡️ Infrastructure Security

Regular Security Audits

• Quarterly penetration testing by third-party security firms
• Continuous monitoring for vulnerabilities and threats
• Bug bounty program for responsible disclosure
• Annual compliance audits (SOC 2, GDPR)

DDoS Protection

Cloudflare Enterprise protects against distributed denial-of-service attacks with:

• 99.99% uptime SLA
• Automatic attack mitigation
• Global CDN with 200+ data centers

Database Security

• PostgreSQL with row-level security
• Automated backups every 12 hours
• Point-in-time recovery available
• Separate production and development environments

📋 Compliance & Certifications

🚨 Incident Response

Security Breach Protocol

In the unlikely event of a security incident:

• Immediate detection: 24/7 monitoring alerts our team instantly
• User notification: Affected users notified within 72 hours
• Remediation: Vulnerabilities patched and systems secured
• Transparency: Public incident reports published when appropriate

🔍 Privacy Controls

Data Access & Deletion

You have full control over your data:

• Download your data: Export all personal information anytime
• Delete your account: Permanent deletion within 30 days
• Opt-out options: Control marketing and analytics
• GDPR rights: Right to access, rectify, and erase data

Best Practices for Users

Help us keep your account secure:

• ✅ Use a strong, unique password (12+ characters, mixed case, numbers, symbols)
• ✅ Enable two-factor authentication
• ✅ Never share your password or 2FA codes
• ✅ Review active sessions regularly
• ✅ Log out on shared computers
• ✅ Keep your email account secure
• ✅ Be cautious of phishing attempts
• ✅ Report suspicious activity immediately