Security

Use HTTPS/TLS 1.2+ for all communications (in transit) and AES-256 for data at rest.

Only collect data necessary for functionality.

Offer data export/deletion options, obtain user consent, and disclose data usage.

Enforce minimum length and complexity.

Optional for users, required for admins/trainers.

Prevent hijacked sessions.

Restrict access to appropriate features based on user roles.

If storing or processing cards directly, adhere to PCI-DSS standards.

Use third-party providers like Stripe, PayPal, or Square to handle tokenization and secure storage of card data.

Prevent man-in-the-middle attacks.

Make reverse engineering more difficult.

Use authentication tokens like OAuth 2.0 or JWT.

Prevent brute-force attacks and abuse.

Sanitize inputs to prevent XSS and SQL injection.

Use services like AWS API Gateway, Cloudflare, or Azure API Management.

Host on platforms like AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure with configured firewalls, automatic backups, and security patching.

Use tools like HashiCorp Vault or AWS Secrets Manager in CI/CD pipelines.

Perform regular security audits and vulnerability scans.

Detail what data is collected, how it’s used, and who it’s shared with.

Outline user conduct, liability disclaimers, and termination clauses.

Implement tools for comments, uploads, and messaging.

Allow users to report abuse or harassment.

Validate fitness professionals to ensure credibility.