Trust & SecuritySecurity at haih
Last updated: April 27, 2026
haih is built on a simple premise: buyers and sellers should be able to trust the platform that sits between them. Security isn't a feature we bolted on — it's foundational to how the lobby works. Here's how we protect your data, your identity, and your conversations.
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Encrypted
All data in transit and at rest
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Verified
Every user identity checked
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Bounded
Lobby capacity limits exposure
1. Infrastructure & Encryption
haih is hosted on Vercel's edge network with Supabase as our database layer. All connections use TLS 1.3 encryption in transit. Data at rest is encrypted using AES-256 on Supabase's managed PostgreSQL infrastructure.
- TLS 1.3 for all client-server communication
- AES-256 encryption at rest for all database records
- Supabase Row Level Security (RLS) enforced on every table
- API keys and secrets stored in environment variables, never in code
- Database backups encrypted and retained for 30 days
2. Identity Verification
Every user on haih — buyer and seller — goes through identity verification. This is the foundation of the lobby model: you know who's knocking because we've already checked.
For Sellers:
- Work email verification required (no personal email providers accepted)
- Company domain matching against known business registries
- Profile review before activation — name, title, company validated
- Verified seller badge displayed on all outbound lobby cards
- Reputation score visible to buyers before they accept a connection
For Buyers:
- Work email verification with three-layer validation (free provider block, generic prefix block, ambiguous prefix warning)
- Company association verified through email domain
- Lobby capacity limits prevent inbox flooding — max 10 sellers at a time
- Buyers control who enters; no seller can bypass the lobby gate
3. The Lobby Model — Security by Design
The lobby isn't just a product feature — it's a security architecture. Unlike open platforms where anyone can message anyone, haih enforces a permission layer between every interaction.
- Sellers cannot email, call, or message buyers directly without lobby approval
- Buyers set their own lobby capacity (5-20 max concurrent sellers)
- Auto-decline rules let buyers filter out unqualified sellers automatically
- Every lobby knock is logged with timestamp, identity, and source for audit
- Declined sellers cannot re-knock without buyer invitation
4. Data Access & Row Level Security
haih uses Supabase Row Level Security (RLS) to ensure users can only access their own data. This is enforced at the database level — not just the application level — meaning even if application code has a bug, the database won't return unauthorized data.
- Sellers see only their own contacts, conversations, and lobby cards
- Buyers see only their own lobby entries, needs, and messages
- Cross-user data access is impossible at the database layer
- Admin access requires service role keys stored in secure environment variables
- All API endpoints verify authentication before processing requests
5. Communication Security
Messages between buyers and sellers are protected at every step.
- All messages stored in encrypted database with RLS enforcement
- SMS communications sent through Plivo with carrier-verified numbers
- Email notifications sent through Resend with DKIM/SPF/DMARC authentication
- No message content is shared with third parties or used for advertising
- Conversation history is retained only as long as the connection is active
6. AI & Knowledge Base Security
haih uses AI to power features like Ask Seth (live chat on seller cards), AI-drafted outreach, and the morning brief. Here's how we handle AI responsibly.
- AI models (Anthropic Claude) process data in-session only — no training on your content
- Knowledge base documents are scoped per-seller and never shared across accounts
- AI chat conversations are logged per-session with seller visibility only
- Buyer questions in Ask Seth are visible to the seller but not to other buyers
- AI-generated drafts are always reviewed by the seller before sending
7. Bounce & Fraud Prevention
haih actively prevents abuse of the communication channels.
- Bounced emails trigger automatic contact deletion — no retries to bad addresses
- Rate limiting on all API endpoints (connection requests, messages, lobby knocks)
- Idempotency checks prevent duplicate form submissions within 60 seconds
- Email validation blocks free providers, generic inboxes, and known spam addresses
- Sellers who violate acceptable use policies are suspended and their lobby cards deactivated
8. Data Portability & Deletion
Your data belongs to you — not haih, and not your employer.
- Full data export available: profile, connections, lobby cards, messages, ratings (JSON + CSV)
- Engagement history downloadable as flat CSV for your own records
- Account deactivation is reversible — your profile disappears but data is preserved
- Account deletion is permanent after 30 days — all personal data destroyed
- Seller identity is portable: change companies and your reputation follows you
9. Compliance & Certifications
haih is working toward the following certifications and compliance standards.
- SOC 2 Type II — audit in progress (estimated completion Q3 2026)
- GDPR compliant — data processing addendum available for EU entities
- CCPA compliant — California consumer rights honored on request
- TCPA compliant — all SMS messages require prior express consent with logged opt-in
- CAN-SPAM compliant — all emails include unsubscribe and physical address
10. Incident Response
In the event of a security incident, haih follows a structured response protocol.
- Dedicated incident response team with on-call rotation
- Affected users notified within 72 hours of confirmed data breach
- Post-incident review published to affected parties with root cause and remediation
- All incidents logged and retained for compliance audit
Report a Vulnerability
If you've found a security vulnerability in haih, please report it responsibly. We take every report seriously and will respond within 24 hours.
Email: security@haih.ai