API Key Security
- Never expose API keys in client-side code
- Use environment variables or a secrets manager
- Rotate keys regularly
- Use separate keys for sandbox and production
Data Security
- All data is encrypted in transit (TLS 1.3)
- Document images are stored encrypted at rest
- Data is processed in EU data centres
- GDPR compliant
Webhook Security
- Each webhook includes an HMAC-SHA256 signature
- Verify the signature before processing
- Use a dedicated webhook secret
Compliance
| Standard | Status |
|---|
| GDPR | ✅ Compliant |
| SOC 2 Type II | 🔜 Planned |
| ISO 27001 | 🔜 Planned |
Data Retention
| Data Type | Retention |
|---|
| Verification metadata | 12 months |
| Document images | 30 days (configurable) |
| Selfie images | 30 days (configurable) |
| Check results | 12 months |
Reporting Vulnerabilities
Contact security@valydar.com to report security vulnerabilities.