Security
How we protect your data and maintain a secure platform.
Security at a Glance
Infrastructure Security
LawForge is built on Cloudflare's global network, providing enterprise-grade security infrastructure without the enterprise price tag.
Network Security
- DDoS Protection: Automatic mitigation of volumetric, protocol, and application-layer attacks via Cloudflare
- Web Application Firewall (WAF): Protection against OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities including SQL injection and XSS
- Bot Management: Automated detection and blocking of malicious bot traffic
- Rate Limiting: Protection against abuse and brute-force attacks
Data Centers
Our infrastructure runs on Cloudflare Workers, distributed across 300+ data centers worldwide. Cloudflare maintains SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, and PCI DSS certifications for their infrastructure.
Data Protection
Encryption
| State | Method | Details |
|---|---|---|
| In Transit | TLS 1.3 | All API and web traffic encrypted |
| At Rest | AES-256 | Database and storage encryption |
| Backups | AES-256 | Encrypted backup storage |
Access Controls
- Authentication: OAuth 2.0 with PKCE flow - we never store your password
- API Tokens: Cryptographically secure, rotatable API tokens for programmatic access
- Session Management: Signed JWT tokens with configurable expiry
- Principle of Least Privilege: Internal access restricted to necessary personnel only
Application Security
Secure Development
- Security Headers: Strict Content Security Policy, HSTS, X-Frame-Options, and other protective headers
- Input Validation: All user inputs validated and sanitized
- Dependency Scanning: Automated vulnerability scanning of dependencies
- Code Review: All code changes reviewed before deployment
Security Headers
Vulnerability Disclosure
We appreciate the security research community and welcome responsible disclosure of security vulnerabilities.
Reporting a Vulnerability
If you discover a security vulnerability, please report it to:
Email: security@lawforge.io
Please include a detailed description of the vulnerability, steps to reproduce, and any proof-of-concept code.
Our Commitment
- We will acknowledge receipt within 48 hours
- We will provide an initial assessment within 5 business days
- We will keep you informed of our progress
- We will not take legal action against good-faith security researchers
Scope
The following are in scope for security research:
- lawforge.io and subdomains
- api.lawforge.io
- mcp.lawforge.io
Please do not perform denial of service attacks, social engineering, or access other users' data during your research.
Incident Response
We maintain an incident response plan to quickly address any security events.
Response Timeline
| Phase | Timeline |
|---|---|
| Detection & Analysis | Within 1 hour of alert |
| Containment | Within 4 hours |
| Customer Notification | Within 72 hours (per GDPR) |
| Post-Incident Review | Within 5 business days |
Communication
In the event of a security incident affecting your data, we will notify you via the email address associated with your account and provide:
- Description of the incident and data affected
- Steps we are taking to address the incident
- Recommended actions you should take
- Contact information for questions
Regulatory Notification
We comply with applicable breach notification requirements, including:
- GDPR Article 33: Notification to supervisory authorities within 72 hours where required
- State Laws: Notification to affected individuals and state attorneys general as required by applicable state breach notification laws (all 50 states have enacted such laws)
- CCPA (Cal. Civ. Code § 1798.150): Compliance with California's enhanced requirements for security breaches affecting California residents
Subprocessors
We use the following third-party service providers to deliver our Service. Each has been evaluated for security and compliance:
| Provider | Purpose | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Cloudflare, Inc. | Infrastructure, CDN, Security | United States (Global Edge) |
| Stripe, Inc. | Payment Processing | United States |
| Google LLC | OAuth Authentication | United States |
To receive notifications of changes to our subprocessors, contact privacy@lawforge.io
Questions
For security-related inquiries, please contact:
Security Team
Email: security@lawforge.io