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Security-First Architecture

Your data. Your control.Our responsibility.

IdeaLift runs on Microsoft Azure with encryption at every layer, GDPR compliance, and the access controls your security team expects.

Microsoft Azure

Microsoft Azure

US East Hosted

SOC 2 Controls

Implemented

GDPR

Compliant

Microsoft Partner

Microsoft Partner

Verified

Infrastructure

Built on Microsoft Azure with defense in depth at every layer.

Cloud & Compute

  • Microsoft Azure App Service (US East)
  • Azure SQL with Transparent Data Encryption (TDE)
  • Azure Key Vault for secrets management
  • Automated failover and geo-redundant backups

Encryption

  • TLS 1.3 for all data in transit (HSTS enforced)
  • Azure SQL Transparent Data Encryption (AES-256) at rest
  • Secrets stored in Azure Key Vault (not in code or app settings)
  • Database backups encrypted and geo-redundant

Network & Perimeter

  • Azure Web Application Firewall (WAF)
  • DDoS protection at infrastructure level
  • Rate limiting on all API endpoints
  • Webhook signature verification (HMAC-SHA256)

Access & Identity

  • Role-based access control (Owner, Admin, Member)
  • MFA required for team members
  • Audit logging on key actions
  • Least-privilege access to production systems

Your Data Stays Yours

We collect only what's needed to run the service. Nothing more.

No Bulk Chat Storage

We never store your full chat history. AI detection processes messages in real time to identify product signals, but only matched signals are stored. You control which channels are opted in.

No Third-Party Ads

Your data is never sold, shared, or used for advertising. We make money from subscriptions, not your data.

Full Data Erasure

Delete your account and all data is permanently erased within 30 days. Automated data subject access request (DSAR) workflow included.

Data Retention

Active Data

While account is active

Deleted Ideas

Purged after 30 days

Account Deletion

All data removed in 30 days

Backups

Retained 90 days for DR

Application Security

Security built into the development lifecycle.

Authentication

  • OAuth 2.0 (Google, GitHub, Microsoft, Slack)
  • SSO with SAML 2.0 and OIDC
  • Multi-factor authentication (TOTP)
  • HTTP-only secure session cookies
  • CSRF protection on all mutations

API Security

  • API key auth for programmatic access
  • Plan-based rate limiting (60-1,200 req/min)
  • Input validation on all endpoints
  • Parameterized SQL queries throughout
  • Webhook signature verification (HMAC-SHA256)

Development Practices

  • Automated security scanning in CI/CD
  • Dependency vulnerability monitoring
  • Code review on all changes
  • Staging environment with production parity
  • Automated rollback on failed deploys

Compliance

Where we are today and where we're headed.

SOC 2 Type II

Controls Implemented

Security, Availability, and Confidentiality controls are implemented across our infrastructure and application. Third-party audit is planned but not yet completed.

GDPR

Compliant

Full GDPR compliance with Data Processing Agreements, automated DSAR workflows for data export and erasure, and configurable data retention.

Enterprise-Ready Features

The access controls and governance your IT team needs, built in from day one.

SSO (SAML & OIDC)

Authenticate via your existing identity provider. Okta, Azure AD, Google Workspace, and more.

SCIM Provisioning

Automate user provisioning and deprovisioning from your identity provider. No manual seat management.

Audit Logging

User actions logged with timestamp, IP, and resource details. Accessible from your workspace settings.

Workspace Isolation

Every workspace is a fully isolated tenant. All database queries scoped by workspace ID at the application layer.

Role-Based Access

Owner, Admin, and Member roles with granular permissions. Control who can manage integrations, invite users, or change settings.

Data Processing Agreement

Standard DPA ready to sign for teams that require one. No legal back-and-forth needed.

Sub-processors

Every third party that touches your data.

ProviderPurposeLocation
Microsoft AzureCloud infrastructure, database, key managementUSA
StripePayment processingUSA
OpenAIAI processing (ticket formatting, deduplication)USA
AnthropicAI processing (analysis, classification)USA
SentryError monitoringUSA
PostHogProduct analyticsUSA/EU
ResendTransactional emailUSA

View the full sub-processors list →

Responsible Disclosure

Found a vulnerability? We take reports seriously and respond quickly.

  • Email [email protected]
  • Include steps to reproduce
  • We acknowledge within 48 hours
  • Researchers credited (with permission)

Need a Security Review?

We're happy to complete your vendor security questionnaire, provide documentation, or jump on a call with your security team.

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