Data Compliance

Our Compliance Framework

Hayflick is committed to maintaining the highest standards of data protection and compliance with international regulations. Our platform is designed with compliance built into its core architecture.

GDPR Compliance

We comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for all users, regardless of location:

• Lawful Basis: We process data based on consent, contract, and legitimate interests
• Data Minimization: We collect only data necessary for our services
• Purpose Limitation: Data is used only for stated purposes
• Storage Limitation: Data is retained only as long as necessary
• Data Subject Rights: Full support for access, rectification, erasure, and portability
• Privacy by Design: Data protection integrated into all systems
• Data Protection Impact Assessments: Regular assessments for high-risk processing

SOC 2 Type II

Our infrastructure follows SOC 2 principles:

• Security: Logical and physical access controls, encryption, firewalls
• Availability: System monitoring, incident response, disaster recovery
• Processing Integrity: Data quality controls and validation
• Confidentiality: Data encryption and access restrictions
• Privacy: Personal information protection and user consent

ISO 27001

Our information security management system (ISMS) follows ISO 27001 standards:

• Risk assessment and management processes
• Security policies and procedures
• Access control and identity management
• Cryptography and key management
• Physical and environmental security
• Operations security and monitoring
• Incident management and business continuity

HIPAA Considerations

While Hayflick is primarily a development framework and not a covered entity under HIPAA, we implement technical safeguards consistent with HIPAA requirements for any healthcare-related data:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Access controls and audit logging
• Secure authentication mechanisms
• Data backup and disaster recovery

CCPA Compliance

For California residents, we comply with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to delete personal information
• Right to opt-out of sale of personal information (we do not sell data)
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising CCPA rights

Data Security Measures

Technical Safeguards

• AES-256 encryption for data at rest
• TLS 1.3 for data in transit
• Row-level security (RLS) for multi-tenant data isolation
• Secure token-based authentication (OAuth 2.0)
• HTTP-only, secure cookies with SameSite protection
• Content Security Policy (CSP) headers
• Rate limiting and DDoS protection

Administrative Safeguards

• Comprehensive audit logging of all data access
• Role-based access control (RBAC)
• Regular security training for team members
• Incident response procedures
• Third-party security assessments

Physical Safeguards

• Data hosted in SOC 2 compliant data centers
• Redundant infrastructure and backups
• Disaster recovery and business continuity plans

Data Breach Response

In the event of a data breach, we have procedures to:

• Detect and contain the breach within 24 hours
• Assess the scope and impact
• Notify affected users within 72 hours (GDPR requirement)
• Report to relevant authorities as required
• Implement remediation measures
• Conduct post-incident analysis

Third-Party Vendors

All third-party vendors are vetted for compliance with relevant data protection standards:

• Vercel (hosting) - SOC 2 Type II certified
• Neon (database) - SOC 2 Type II certified, GDPR compliant
• Google OAuth - GDPR compliant
• Apple Sign-In - Privacy-focused authentication

Continuous Compliance

We continuously monitor and improve our compliance posture through:

• Regular compliance audits and assessments
• Automated security scanning and vulnerability testing
• Staff training and awareness programs
• Policy reviews and updates
• Engagement with legal and compliance experts

Contact Us

For compliance-related inquiries or to report a concern, please contact us through our contact page.