This document outlines the security policy for the Startpage project.

If you believe you have found a security vulnerability in this project, please report it responsibly and privately. Do NOT open a public issue. Instead, please contact [INSERT SECURITY CONTACT METHOD, e.g., a dedicated security email address or a private reporting channel].

We kindly request that you give us a reasonable amount of time to address the issue before any public disclosure.

We strive to follow secure development practices, including:

• Input Validation: All user inputs should be validated and sanitized to prevent common vulnerabilities like Cross-Site Scripting (XSS).
• Least Privilege: The application should operate with the minimum necessary permissions.
• Dependency Management: We aim to keep third-party dependencies updated to their latest secure versions. Regular checks for known vulnerabilities in dependencies will be performed.
• No Sensitive Data Storage: User preferences are stored in localStorage, which is not encrypted and should not be used for sensitive information (e.g., passwords, personal identifiable information).
• HTTPS Only: All network communications (if any) should occur over HTTPS to ensure data in transit is encrypted.

This project primarily uses browser local storage for user preferences. No user data is collected, stored, or transmitted to external servers by default.

As the project evolves, we will consider implementing more advanced security measures, such as:

• Content Security Policy (CSP).
• Automated security scanning in CI/CD pipelines.
• More robust authentication and authorization mechanisms if cloud synchronization is implemented.

For any security-related questions or concerns, please contact [INSERT SECURITY CONTACT METHOD].