Security Policy

Environment Variables

• Never commit .env files to the repository
• Use .env.example as a template for required environment variables
• All sensitive values should be kept in .env files and not committed
• Use NEXT_PUBLIC_ prefix only for variables that need to be exposed to the client

API Keys and Secrets

• Store all API keys and secrets in environment variables
• Never hardcode sensitive information in the codebase
• Rotate keys and secrets regularly
• Use different keys for development and production

Best Practices

1. Environment Variables

   • Keep sensitive data in .env files
   • Use .env.local for local development
   • Use proper environment-specific files (.env.development, .env.production)

2. API Security

   • Implement rate limiting
   • Use HTTPS for all API calls
   • Validate all input data
   • Implement proper error handling

3. Client-Side Security

   • Don't expose sensitive data to the client
   • Implement proper authentication
   • Use secure session management
   • Sanitize all user input

4. Development Guidelines

   • Regular security audits
   • Keep dependencies updated
   • Follow security best practices
   • Regular code reviews

Reporting Security Issues

If you discover a security vulnerability, please follow these steps:

1. Do Not open a public issue
2. Email your findings to [[email protected]]
3. Provide detailed information about the vulnerability
4. Wait for a response before disclosing publicly

Security Checklist

• Environment variables properly configured
• No sensitive data in source control
• Dependencies are up to date
• Input validation implemented
• Rate limiting configured
• Error handling in place
• Authentication properly implemented
• Regular security audits scheduled