Privacy & Security

Your Maidan Cloud instance is designed with privacy and security as foundational principles, ensuring your community maintains control over its data and communications.

🔒 Privacy-First Architecture

Data Sovereignty

  • Local Storage: All data stored on your community's infrastructure
  • No External Dependencies: No data shared with external services
  • Community Control: Your community sets data policies
  • Transparent Operations: Open-source software ensures transparency

Zero-Knowledge Services

  • CryptPad: Documents encrypted before reaching the server
  • Vaultwarden: Passwords encrypted on your device
  • Matrix: End-to-end encryption available for all conversations
  • Local AI: AI processing happens entirely on your infrastructure

🛡️ Security Features

Encryption Standards

  • Transport Security: All services use HTTPS/TLS encryption
  • End-to-End Encryption: Available for Matrix chat and CryptPad
  • Database Encryption: Data at rest is encrypted
  • Strong Algorithms: Industry-standard encryption (AES-256, RSA-4096)

Authentication & Access Control

  • Single Sign-On: Centralized authentication via Authentik
  • Multi-Factor Authentication: Additional security layers available
  • Role-Based Access: Granular permissions for different user types
  • Session Management: Secure session handling across services

🔐 Service-Specific Privacy

Matrix Chat

  • End-to-End Encryption: Optional E2EE for all conversations
  • Federation Control: Choose which instances to federate with
  • Message Retention: Configure how long messages are stored
  • Privacy Settings: Control who can contact you

CryptPad Documents

  • Zero-Knowledge: Server never sees document content
  • Anonymous Access: Create documents without accounts
  • Controlled Sharing: Precise control over document access
  • Secure Deletion: Documents can be permanently deleted

LibreChat AI

  • Local Processing: All AI processing on your infrastructure
  • No External APIs: No data sent to external AI services
  • Conversation Privacy: AI conversations stay within your instance
  • Data Retention: Community-controlled conversation storage

PeerTube Videos

  • Self-Hosted: All video content on your servers
  • Federation Control: Choose which instances to federate with
  • Privacy Settings: Control video visibility and access
  • No Tracking: No external analytics or tracking

🌐 Network Security

Infrastructure Protection

  • Firewall Configuration: Restricted network access
  • Intrusion Detection: Monitoring for security threats
  • Rate Limiting: Protection against abuse and attacks
  • DDoS Protection: Cloudflare protection for hybrid deployments

Container Security

  • Isolation: Services run in isolated containers
  • Non-Root Users: Containers run as non-privileged users
  • Security Contexts: Additional security restrictions
  • Resource Limits: Prevent resource exhaustion attacks

📊 Data Protection

Data Minimization

  • Collect Only Necessary: Services collect minimal required data
  • Purpose Limitation: Data used only for stated purposes
  • Retention Limits: Data deleted when no longer needed
  • User Control: Users can export or delete their data

Backup Security

  • Encrypted Backups: All backups are encrypted
  • Secure Storage: Backups stored in secure locations
  • Access Control: Limited access to backup systems
  • Retention Policies: Automated backup cleanup

🔍 Privacy Monitoring

Audit Capabilities

  • Access Logs: Track who accesses what data
  • Change Logs: Monitor system and configuration changes
  • Security Events: Log security-relevant events
  • User Activity: Optional user activity monitoring

Transparency Tools

  • Privacy Dashboard: View your data across services
  • Data Export: Export your data in standard formats
  • Privacy Settings: Control privacy settings across services
  • Consent Management: Manage permissions and consent

🛠️ Privacy Configuration

Administrative Controls

  • Data Retention: Configure how long data is stored
  • Federation Policies: Control external connections
  • User Permissions: Manage user privacy settings
  • Service Configuration: Privacy-focused service settings

User Controls

  • Privacy Settings: Individual privacy preferences
  • Data Export: Export personal data
  • Account Deletion: Remove accounts and associated data
  • Consent Management: Control data processing permissions

🔒 Compliance & Standards

Privacy Regulations

  • GDPR Compliance: European privacy regulation compliance
  • Data Protection: Strong data protection practices
  • User Rights: Respect user privacy rights
  • Consent Management: Proper consent collection and management

Security Standards

  • Industry Best Practices: Follow security best practices
  • Regular Audits: Periodic security assessments
  • Vulnerability Management: Prompt security updates
  • Incident Response: Procedures for security incidents

🤝 Community Privacy

Governance

  • Privacy Policies: Community-developed privacy policies
  • Transparent Practices: Open communication about privacy
  • User Education: Help users understand privacy features
  • Feedback Mechanisms: Community input on privacy practices

Collective Security

  • Community Moderation: Distributed content moderation
  • Shared Responsibility: Community members help maintain security
  • Knowledge Sharing: Share privacy and security knowledge
  • Mutual Support: Help each other with privacy tools

📚 Privacy Education

Understanding Privacy

  • Privacy Concepts: Learn about digital privacy
  • Tool Usage: How to use privacy features effectively
  • Threat Awareness: Understand privacy threats
  • Best Practices: Develop good privacy habits

Security Awareness

  • Password Security: Strong password practices
  • Phishing Protection: Recognize and avoid phishing
  • Social Engineering: Protect against manipulation
  • Device Security: Secure your devices and accounts

🔧 Technical Implementation

Privacy by Design

  • Built-in Privacy: Privacy integrated into all systems
  • Default Settings: Privacy-friendly default configurations
  • User Control: Users control their privacy settings
  • Transparency: Clear communication about data practices

Security Architecture

  • Defense in Depth: Multiple security layers
  • Principle of Least Privilege: Minimal necessary access
  • Secure Development: Security-focused development practices
  • Regular Updates: Prompt security updates

🆘 Privacy Support

Getting Help

  • Privacy Questions: Ask about privacy features
  • Configuration Help: Get help with privacy settings
  • Incident Reporting: Report privacy concerns
  • Community Support: Learn from other community members

Resources

  • Privacy Guides: Detailed privacy documentation
  • Security Tutorials: Learn about security features
  • Best Practices: Community-developed guidelines
  • Official Documentation: Service-specific privacy docs

Your privacy is in your hands. Maidan Cloud provides the tools and infrastructure for privacy-first computing, but effective privacy requires understanding and using these tools appropriately.