Data Classification and Encryption Policy

This Data Classification and Encryption Policy describes how WEB3 TREK, INC., operator of TrekO.ai, classifies, handles, protects, transmits, and stores information across TrekO systems, marketplace integrations, cloud services, payment services, and business operations.

1. Purpose

The purpose of this policy is to ensure that information is protected according to its sensitivity and business impact. Data classification helps determine appropriate access controls, encryption requirements, storage practices, and handling procedures for information processed by TrekO.ai.

2. Scope

This policy applies to information processed, stored, transmitted, or accessed by WEB3 TREK, INC. in support of TrekO.ai, including:

• TrekO marketplace and seller account information.
• Customer and user information.
• Marketplace integration data.
• OAuth tokens and marketplace authorization credentials.
• API credentials and application secrets.
• Payment and payout-related information.
• Business and operational records.
• Cloud-hosted application and database information.
• Other confidential or sensitive information handled by TrekO.ai.

3. Data Classification Levels

Public

Public information is information intended for general disclosure and may be made available without special access restrictions.

Examples include:

• Public TrekO marketplace listings.
• Public product descriptions and images.
• Published policies and legal documentation.
• Public company and platform information.

Internal

Internal information is non-public operational information intended for authorized business use.

Examples include:

• Internal business procedures.
• Operational documentation.
• Non-public application configuration information.
• Internal marketplace integration documentation.

Confidential

Confidential information is non-public information that could affect customers, sellers, business operations, or marketplace relationships if improperly accessed or disclosed.

Examples include:

• Seller account information.
• Customer contact information.
• Business records.
• Private marketplace account information.
• Transaction-related information.
• Non-public marketplace integration data.

Sensitive and Credential Data

Sensitive and credential data receives the highest level of protection. Access is restricted to authorized systems and personnel with a legitimate business need.

Examples include:

• OAuth access tokens and refresh tokens.
• API keys and application secrets.
• Authentication credentials.
• Marketplace authorization information.
• Administrative credentials.
• Payment or payout information where applicable.
• Other information classified as sensitive by law, contract, or marketplace requirements.

4. Access Control

Access to confidential and sensitive information is limited according to authorization, business need-to-know, and the principle of least privilege.

• Access is authorized before use.
• Administrative access is restricted.
• Permissions are limited to the minimum resources required.
• Access privileges are reviewed periodically.
• Marketplace connections are associated with authorized TrekO users.

5. Encryption in Transit

TrekO.ai uses secure HTTPS/TLS communications for external web traffic and supported communications with cloud services, marketplace APIs, payment providers, and other third-party services.

• HTTPS/TLS is used for external TrekO.ai communications.
• Secure API connections are used for marketplace integrations.
• Authentication and marketplace authorization data is transmitted through encrypted channels where supported.
• Cloud services use secure encrypted connections whenever available.

6. Encryption at Rest

Data stored within TrekO.ai cloud infrastructure and supported third-party services is protected using encryption-at-rest capabilities and security controls provided by the applicable cloud, database, payment, and platform service providers.

Cloud and infrastructure providers used by TrekO.ai may include Firebase, Render, Stripe, PayPal, and other approved service providers.

Sensitive credentials and marketplace authorization information are not intentionally stored in publicly accessible locations.

7. Credential and Secret Protection

API keys, OAuth tokens, application secrets, authentication credentials, and other sensitive configuration values are protected from unauthorized access and disclosure.

• Sensitive credentials are handled through secured server-side systems.
• Secrets are not intentionally exposed in public user interfaces.
• Secrets are not intentionally stored in public source-code repositories.
• Access to credentials is limited to authorized systems and personnel.
• Environment variables or approved secure storage methods are used where appropriate.

8. Data Handling Requirements

Information must be handled according to its classification level. Confidential and sensitive information must not be disclosed to unauthorized parties.

• Public data may be displayed through approved public TrekO services.
• Internal data is limited to authorized business use.
• Confidential data is restricted to authorized users and systems.
• Sensitive and credential data receives additional access and security protections.
• Information is retained only for legitimate business, legal, security, marketplace, or operational purposes.

9. Third-Party Services and Marketplace Integrations

TrekO.ai integrates with third-party marketplaces, payment services, cloud infrastructure providers, and APIs.

Data shared with these services is limited to information reasonably required to provide the requested functionality and is subject to the applicable service's security, privacy, and authorization requirements.

Marketplace account access requires user authorization through supported authentication methods such as OAuth or other approved authorization mechanisms.

10. Payment and Payout Information

Payment and payout information is handled using approved payment processors and financial service providers.

WEB3 TREK, INC. does not intentionally expose payment credentials or sensitive financial information through public TrekO interfaces. Payment information is protected according to the security controls provided by the applicable payment service provider.

11. Data Retention and Disposal

Information is retained only as long as reasonably necessary to support business operations, marketplace activity, legal obligations, security requirements, dispute resolution, and applicable service requirements.

Eligible account and platform data may be deleted or anonymized according to TrekO.ai data deletion procedures and applicable legal requirements.

12. Incident Response

Suspected unauthorized access, disclosure, loss, misuse, or compromise of confidential or sensitive information is handled under the WEB3 TREK, INC. Incident Response Policy.

Security incidents may be investigated, documented, contained, remediated, and communicated according to applicable incident response procedures and marketplace requirements.

13. Security Reviews

WEB3 TREK, INC. periodically reviews data handling practices, access controls, authentication methods, cloud infrastructure, marketplace integrations, encryption practices, and operational procedures.

Security controls may be updated as TrekO.ai systems, marketplace integrations, service providers, and regulatory requirements change.

14. Policy Review

This Data Classification and Encryption Policy is reviewed at least once every six (6) months and updated whenever significant technical, operational, security, marketplace, or regulatory changes occur.

15. Compliance

WEB3 TREK, INC. maintains data protection practices designed to support the security requirements of marketplace platforms, payment providers, cloud service providers, and applicable industry standards.

These controls are intended to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information processed through TrekO.ai.

16. Contact

Questions regarding this Data Classification and Encryption Policy may be directed to:

WEB3 TREK, INC.
Operator of TrekO.ai
Email: support@treko.ai
Website: https://treko.ai