Security Policy
Our Commitment to Security
courben.co handles personal data including account information and reading activity. We take the security of that data seriously. This page explains what we do to protect your information, what you can do to protect your account, and what happens if something goes wrong.
How We Protect Your Data
Encryption
All data transmitted between your device and courben.co is encrypted using HTTPS and TLS encryption protocols. Your password is encrypted using industry standard hashing before being stored. courben.co never stores passwords in plain text.
Secure Infrastructure
courben.co is hosted on secure infrastructure that meets industry standard security requirements including firewalls, intrusion detection, and regular security auditing.
Access Controls
Access to personal data within courben.co is strictly limited to those who need it to operate and maintain the platform. We operate on a minimum access principle.
Data Minimisation
We collect only the personal data we genuinely need to operate courben.co. We do not collect data speculatively or hold data longer than necessary.
How You Can Protect Your Account
- Use a strong and unique password for your courben.co account
- Do not share your login credentials with anyone
- Log out of your account when using a shared or public device
- Be cautious of phishing attempts — courben.co will never ask for your password by email
- Contact us immediately if you notice any account activity you did not initiate
What courben.co Will Never Do
We will never ask for your password by email, message, or any other channel. We will never sell your personal data to third parties. We will never share your personal data with advertisers. We will never use your data for purposes beyond those described in our Privacy Policy.
Data Breach Response
Upon discovering a breach we will contain it as quickly as possible, notify the ICO within 72 hours as required by UK GDPR, notify affected users directly if the breach is likely to result in high risk to their rights and freedoms, and provide clear information about what happened and what we have done in response.
Vulnerability Disclosure
If you discover a security vulnerability on courben.co please report it to us responsibly before disclosing it publicly. We will acknowledge all vulnerability reports within 48 hours and investigate promptly.
Contact
For all security related concerns please contact us at the email address listed on our contact page. Security reports are treated as high priority and will be acknowledged within 48 hours.