This Information Security Policy outlines the administrative, technical, and operational safeguards implemented by Apparel Globe to protect company systems, customer information, and sensitive financial data processed through third-party service providers including Plaid.
Company: Apparel Globe
Security Contact: Abdul Hadi Ahmad
Title: Chief Executive Officer
Security Email: security@apparelglobe.com
Policy Effective Date: May 09, 2026
1. Governance and Risk Management
Apparel Globe maintains operational security practices designed to identify, assess, mitigate, and monitor information security risks relevant to its business operations. Security controls and procedures are periodically reviewed and improved.
2. Access Control and Identity Management
Access to production systems and sensitive data is restricted using role-based access controls (RBAC) and least-privilege principles. Access is granted only to authorized personnel with a legitimate business need. Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is enforced for critical administrative systems and cloud infrastructure.
3. Encryption Standards
All sensitive data transmitted between systems is encrypted using TLS 1.2 or higher. Sensitive customer and financial data stored within company infrastructure or approved third-party cloud providers is encrypted at rest using industry-standard encryption mechanisms.
4. Infrastructure and Network Security
Apparel Globe uses commercially reasonable safeguards to secure cloud infrastructure, production environments, and application services. Administrative access is limited to authorized personnel and protected through authentication and logging controls.
5. Vulnerability Management
The company monitors software dependencies and infrastructure components for known vulnerabilities and applies security patches in a timely manner. End-of-life software is monitored and updated or removed where appropriate.
6. Data Privacy and Consumer Consent
Apparel Globe maintains a privacy policy that describes how customer data is collected, processed, stored, and protected. Consumer consent is obtained prior to the collection or processing of financial information through Plaid integrations or related services.
7. Data Retention and Deletion
Customer information is retained only as long as necessary for legitimate business or legal purposes. Upon verified request or account closure, customer data may be deleted in accordance with applicable laws and operational requirements.
8. Incident Response
Apparel Globe maintains procedures for identifying, investigating, containing, and responding to information security incidents. Significant incidents are escalated to company leadership and remediated promptly.
9. Employee Responsibilities
Employees and contractors with access to company systems are expected to follow security procedures, protect credentials, and maintain confidentiality of customer and company information.
Approved By:
Abdul Hadi Ahmad
Chief Executive Officer
Apparel Globe
