The security policy applies to the Privacy Storage Library, including its functions, data storage, and access control mechanisms.

If a vulnerability or security issue is identified in the Privacy Storage Library, follow these steps to report it:

1. Reporting Channels: Submit a detailed report via:

   • Email: privacylibrary1@gmail.com
   • Issue Tracker: https://github.com/JellyChain1/privacystoragelibrary/issues

2. Report Contents: Include the following details in your report:

   • Description of the vulnerability or issue
   • Steps to reproduce
   • Potential impact
   • Any proposed fix or mitigation

Upon receiving a vulnerability report:

1. Initial Assessment: The security team will conduct an initial assessment of the reported issue.
2. Issue Confirmation: If the issue is confirmed, it will be assigned a severity level based on its impact and likelihood.
3. Fix Submission: To maintain transparency, submitters are encouraged to provide a fix or mitigation for the reported issue.
4. Communication: Regular updates will be provided regarding the status and resolution of the issue.
5. Resolution: Once fixed, a detailed disclosure and resolution report will be published.

• Required Fix: Issues submitted without a proposed fix or mitigation will not be considered.
• Detailed Description: Reports must include a detailed description of the issue, including steps to reproduce and potential impact.
• Proposed Fix: Include a proposed fix or mitigation for the reported vulnerability or issue.

• Validation Process: Reported issues will undergo thorough validation and testing to confirm their validity and severity.
• Severity Assessment: Severity levels will be assigned based on impact and exploitability.

• Fix Implementation: Issues with provided fixes or mitigations will be prioritized for implementation.
• Disclosure: Once an issue is resolved, a detailed disclosure report will be published, outlining the issue and its resolution.

• Thorough Review: Regularly conduct code reviews to identify vulnerabilities and ensure adherence to best practices.
• Comprehensive Testing: Rigorous testing of the library functions, especially under various edge cases, to identify potential weaknesses.

• Gas Efficiency: Optimize gas costs associated with data storage and retrieval to prevent unnecessary expenses for users.
• Resource Management: Implement gas-efficient solutions to manage the increasing volume of stored data and hashes.

• Access Controls: Regularly audit access control mechanisms to prevent unauthorized access to stored data.
• Authorization Checks: Ensure that only authorized users can access their respective data.

The Security Policy for the Privacy Storage Library aims to create a secure and resilient environment for data storage and access. By adhering to best practices and fostering a collaborative approach to issue reporting and resolution, we aim to continuously improve the security posture of the library.