We actively maintain and provide security updates for the following versions of TextConverter Pro:

We take security seriously and appreciate your help in keeping TextConverter Pro secure for everyone.

Please DO NOT report security vulnerabilities through public GitHub issues.

Instead, please follow these steps:

1. Email us directly at: security@[domain] (will be provided when repository is public)

2. Include the following information:

   • Type of issue (buffer overflow, SQL injection, cross-site scripting, etc.)
   • Full paths of source file(s) related to the manifestation of the issue
   • Location of the affected source code (tag/branch/commit or direct URL)
   • Any special configuration required to reproduce the issue
   • Step-by-step instructions to reproduce the issue
   • Proof-of-concept or exploit code (if possible)
   • Impact of the issue, including how an attacker might exploit it

3. Response Timeline:

   • Initial Response: Within 24 hours
   • Triage: Within 72 hours
   • Status Updates: Weekly until resolution
   • Fix Timeline: Critical issues within 7 days, others within 30 days

• Local Processing Only: All text conversion happens locally on your device
• No Network Requests: Except for checking updates from GitHub
• No User Data Collection: We don't collect or store any user text content
• Minimal Analytics: Only usage patterns, no actual content

• Sandboxed Operation: Minimal system access required
• Permission Management: Explicit permission requests (Accessibility only)
• Secure Updates: Verified downloads with checksums from GitHub
• Memory Safety: Proper memory management and bounds checking
• Input Validation: All user input is validated and sanitized

• Dependency Scanning: Regular security audits of dependencies
• Static Analysis: Code analysis for security vulnerabilities
• Access Control: Principle of least privilege
• Secure Coding Practices: Following OWASP guidelines

The following issues are generally considered out of scope for our security program:

• Issues requiring physical access to a user's device
• Social engineering attacks
• Issues in third-party dependencies (please report to the respective maintainers)
• Denial of Service attacks against the local application
• Issues requiring admin/root privileges

We believe in recognizing security researchers who help keep our users safe:

• Hall of Fame: Security researchers are acknowledged in our security acknowledgments
• Release Notes: Significant security fixes are mentioned in release notes
• Collaboration: We work with researchers throughout the disclosure process

We follow responsible disclosure:

1. Report received: We confirm receipt and begin investigation
2. Investigation: We investigate and validate the issue
3. Fix development: We develop and test a fix
4. Coordinated disclosure: We work with you on disclosure timing
5. Public disclosure: After fix is released, we may publish details

To use TextConverter Pro securely:

• Download from official sources: Only from GitHub releases or build from source
• Verify checksums: Check file integrity before installation
• Keep updated: Install security updates promptly
• Review permissions: Understand what permissions the app needs

• Review text content: Be mindful of sensitive information in clipboard
• Monitor activity: Use the built-in analytics to monitor usage patterns
• Regular updates: Enable automatic updates for security patches
• Backup settings: Regular backup of configuration files

• macOS updates: Keep your macOS system updated
• Accessibility permissions: Understand why these permissions are needed
• Third-party integration: Be cautious with third-party integrations
• Network monitoring: Monitor network activity if concerned

TextConverter Pro includes several security features:

• Local-only processing: No cloud processing of user text
• Memory cleanup: Automatic cleanup of sensitive data
• No persistent storage: User text is not stored on disk
• Minimal logging: No user content in log files

• Permission validation: Regular checks of required permissions
• Graceful degradation: App continues to work with limited permissions
• User control: Users can disable features that require extra permissions

• Modular design: Isolated components limit attack surface
• Error boundaries: Prevent cascading failures
• Input validation: All external input is validated
• Secure defaults: Default configuration prioritizes security

For security-related inquiries:

• Security Email: security@[domain] (for vulnerabilities)
• General Security Questions: Use GitHub Discussions with security tag
• Urgent Security Issues: Email with "URGENT SECURITY" in subject line

Security updates are distributed through:

• GitHub Releases: All security patches are released promptly
• In-app Updates: Automatic update notifications for critical security fixes
• Release Notes: Clear communication about security improvements
• Security Advisories: GitHub Security Advisories for significant issues

• OWASP Top 10
• Apple Security Guidelines
• Python Security
• macOS Security and Privacy Guide

Security is a shared responsibility. We appreciate the security research community and are committed to working together to keep TextConverter Pro users safe.

Thank you for helping us maintain a secure application! 🛡️

Last updated: [Current Date] This policy is subject to updates as our security program evolves.