GoLocal Max Security Standards

Effective Date: 10/6/2025
Last Updated: 10/6/2025
Entity: GoLocal Max LLC
Location: Ohio, USA

🔒 Our Commitment to Security

At GoLocal Max, we understand that trust is everything. Our users rely on us to handle sensitive data — from business information to customer details — and we take that responsibility seriously.

That’s why we’ve built our systems, policies, and operations around industry-standard security practices designed to keep your data safe, private, and protected 24/7.

🧠 Security Philosophy

We follow one guiding principle: your data belongs to you.
Our job is to keep it protected, confidential, and accessible only to those authorized to use it.

We maintain multiple layers of protection, combining secure technology, encryption, access controls, and ongoing monitoring to safeguard your information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.

🛡️ Data Encryption

  • In Transit: All data transferred between your browser and GoLocal Max is encrypted using SSL/TLS (Secure Socket Layer / Transport Layer Security) — the same standard used by banks and major e-commerce sites.

  • At Rest: Sensitive data stored in our systems is encrypted using AES-256-bit encryption, one of the strongest forms of data protection available.

Encryption ensures that even if data were intercepted, it would remain unreadable to unauthorized parties.

🧩 Secure Infrastructure

  • Our platform is hosted on reputable, SOC 2-compliant cloud infrastructure providers, which include advanced firewalls, intrusion detection, and physical security at the data center level.

  • All servers are regularly patched, updated, and monitored for suspicious activity.

  • Backups are securely stored and encrypted to ensure business continuity and disaster recovery.

👥 Access Controls & Authentication

  • Employee access to user data is strictly limited based on job responsibilities.

  • Multi-factor authentication (MFA) and strong password policies are enforced for internal and administrative accounts.

  • All system access and data handling are logged and monitored to prevent misuse.

No GoLocal Max employee will ever access your account data without your explicit authorization or for essential support purposes.

🧰 Application Security

  • Regular security audits and penetration tests are performed to identify and fix potential vulnerabilities.

  • Development follows secure coding best practices, including input validation, data sanitization, and least-privilege principles.

  • Third-party tools and libraries are reviewed for security compliance before integration.

🔐 User Account Protection

While GoLocal Max employs enterprise-grade security, you also play a role in keeping your account safe.

We recommend that all users:

  • Use strong, unique passwords.

  • Enable two-factor authentication (if available).

  • Never share login credentials with anyone.

  • Regularly review account permissions and authorized users.

If you suspect unauthorized access to your account, please contact contact@golocalmax.com immediately.

🧾 Data Retention and Disposal

We retain user and customer data only for as long as necessary to provide our services or meet legal obligations.
When data is no longer needed, it is securely deleted or anonymized in accordance with our retention policy.

📊 Monitoring and Incident Response

  • All systems are continuously monitored for irregularities or unauthorized access attempts.

  • In the event of a suspected or confirmed breach, we follow a formal Incident Response Plan to contain, investigate, and notify affected users promptly.

  • Any incidents are reviewed and documented to strengthen our future defenses.

🤝 Compliance and Legal Standards

GoLocal Max aligns with the following industry standards and legal frameworks:

  • GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) for European users

  • CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act) for U.S. users

  • SOC 2 best practices for data security and privacy

  • PCI-DSS compliance through our payment processing partners

We regularly review and update our security measures to maintain compliance and meet evolving standards.

🧾 Third-Party Integrations

GoLocal Max integrates with trusted third-party services such as Google, QuickBooks, Zapier, and email providers.
All integrations are vetted for security, and only essential data is shared to perform their intended functions.

We never share user data with any partner that does not meet strict privacy and security standards.

🧑‍💼 Employee Training & Confidentiality

All employees receive regular training on cybersecurity, data protection, and privacy practices.
Every team member signs confidentiality agreements and adheres to our internal security policies.

📣 Reporting Security Concerns

We take potential vulnerabilities seriously.
If you believe you’ve discovered a security issue, please report it immediately to our security team at:
📧 contact@golocalmax.com

We’ll review and respond promptly. Responsible disclosure helps us maintain the safety of our platform for everyone.

💬 Questions About Security

If you have questions about how GoLocal Max protects your data or would like more information about our security practices, contact us at:

📧 contact@golocalmax.com
🌐 www.golocalmax.com
📍 GoLocal Max LLC, Ohio, USA