Data Security
LiteLog stores all data exclusively in Frankfurt (Germany), protects it with end-to-end encryption, and guarantees 99.99 % availability. Daily backups and audited compliance standards (including SOC 2 Type II and GDPR) shield you from data loss and legal risks.
Why data security is essential for LiteLog
As a platform for process and time documentation, LiteLog processes personal, location, and performance data. An uncompromising security concept ensures legal compliance, high availability, and your customers’ trust.
1 Hosting location: Frankfurt / Germany
LiteLog runs on german Servers (Frankfurt). Production and backup data never leave Germany and are directly subject to the BDSG and the GDPR.
2 Encryption
| Layer | Technology | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| In transit | TLS 1.2 / 1.3 | Protects against eavesdropping and tampering |
| At rest | Full-disk encryption | No access even in case of hardware theft |
| Backups | Encrypted snapshots | Restore without exporting data |
Passwords are hashed with bcrypt. Sensitive tokens are additionally protected with AES-256.
3 Application security
- Role-based access control – granular permissions per module
- Strong password policies & reCAPTCHA protection
- Session time-outs & device binding for mobile logins
- Audit logs – every critical action is traceable
- Regular penetration tests by independent specialists
4 Redundancy & backups
- Automated snapshots at least once daily (up to 3× on higher plans)
- Retention: 30 days + 11 monthly roll-ups
- RPO / RTO: ≤ 24 h / ≤ 4 h
- Multiple copies within the Frankfurt cluster
5 Compliance & audits
- SOC 2 Type II – international standard for security and availability controls
- PCI DSS Level 1 – secure credit-card processing (for payment features)
- GDPR / BDSG – data-processing agreement (DPA) available
All certifications apply to the Platform.sh layer and are fully inherited by LiteLog.
6 Availability & DDoS protection
- 99.99 % SLA on production environments
- Auto-scaling during traffic peaks
- Layer 3–7 DDoS mitigation (optional add-on)