Data Security

Data security means: Digital information is protected against unauthorized access, loss, or tampering—at every level. At piparo, data security is an integral part of every project—whether it’s an app, website, backend, or cloud infrastructure. We build security in from the very beginning: in the architecture, in the code, in deployment, and in data storage.

💡 Why data security is so crucial

Data is at the heart of digital products—from user data and passwords to orders, health metrics, and sensitive business processes. A security breach can cost you trust, money, and your reputation. That’s why we secure not only the user interface but also APIs, storage locations, and all data flows—proactively, systematically, and transparently.

🛠️ How We Implement Data Security in Practice

• HTTPS encryption (SSL) and secure headers for web & APIs
• Use of modern authentication: JWT, OAuth2, refresh tokens, 2FA
• Zero-trust principle for roles, permissions, and access
• Password hashing (e.g., bcrypt, Argon2)—no plaintext storage
• Encryption of sensitive data (at rest and in transit)
• Separation of front-end, back-end, and database access
• Logging, rate limiting, brute-force protection, and firewalls
• Optional: End-to-end encryption for particularly sensitive use cases

✅ Our Security Principles

• Privacy by Design: Security is built into the UX, code, and hosting from the very beginning
• Minimization of data collection: We only store what is truly necessary
• Transparency & control for users (e.g., account deletion, opt-in)
• Cloud and hosting security: We rely on GDPR-compliant providers such as AWS or Hetzner (Kubernetes, ISO 27001-compliant)
• Security concepts can be documented upon request (e.g., for clients, funding agencies, or audits)

❓ FAQs on Data Security

Are your solutions GDPR-compliant? Yes—we implement all projects in accordance with European data protection law (GDPR). Upon request, we can also advise you on consent, cookies, opt-ins, and data deletion obligations. What is the difference between data security and data protection? Data security protects the data itself (technically). Data protection regulates what may be done with personal data (legally). The two go hand in hand—we view them as a single unit. Do you store passwords in encrypted form? No—we do not store passwords in plain text. We use secure hashing algorithms (e.g., bcrypt) with salting. Can I have security audits or penetration tests conducted? Yes—we’re happy to help you prepare for or support external audits. Our projects are designed to be clearly documented and traceable.