Security Documentation

Comprehensive guide to Snuggli's security architecture

Security Architecture Overview

Snuggli implements a comprehensive, defense-in-depth security architecture designed to protect sensitive mental health data of African youth users.

Key Security Principles

  • Privacy by Design: Data minimization and user consent at every step
  • Defense in Depth: Multiple layers of security controls
  • Zero Trust: Verify every request, trust nothing implicitly
  • Least Privilege: Minimal access rights for all users and services

Security Layers

Authentication

Secure login with session management

Authorization

Role-based access control (RBAC)

Data Protection

Encryption at rest and in transit

Network Security

HTTPS, rate limiting, WAF

AI Security

Prompt injection protection

Monitoring

Real-time threat detection