Innovating in Privacy and Security without Cookies
Online privacy and security are growing concerns for users around the world. In response to these concerns, Astian has implemented an innovative strategy: eliminate the use of cookies on its platforms. Instead, users will log in with their email, which not only improves security, but also enhances privacy. Below, we detail the benefits of this decision and how it protects our users.
Benefits of Not Storing Cookies:
- Increased privacy for users: Cookies, while useful for personalizing the user experience, can also track your browsing habits and collect personal data. By not storing cookies, Astian ensures that user information is not used for tracking or targeted advertising.
- Reduced security risk: Cookies can be vulnerable to cyber attacks, such as session hijacking. By deleting them, you significantly reduce the risk of user data being compromised by cybercriminals.
- Transparency and trust: By asking users to register with their email, Astian promotes a more transparent and trusting relationship. Users know exactly what information they are providing and how it will be used.
End-to-end security and encryption:
User accounts in Astian have end-to-end encryption, which means that data is protected from the moment it is sent until it reaches its destination. This level of security ensures that only the sender and recipient can access the information, protecting it from interception.
Additional Benefits:
- Personal Data Protection: End-to-end encryption ensures that users’ personal data is always protected, even in the event of a security breach.
- Privacy Compliance: By not storing cookies and using advanced encryption, Astian complies with the strictest privacy regulations, such as GDPR.
- Improved User Experience: Without the need to accept cookies, users can enjoy a smoother and uninterrupted browsing experience.
Use cases:
- AstianGO: To save user preferences such as filters, news of interest, or customized news sections, visual aspects of the search engine.
- Most of all, the user will be prompted to create an account to save their configuration preferences, NEVER capture user information, profile, and/or display personalized content.
Conclusión:
Astian’s decision not to store cookies and to use email registration instead, along with end-to-end encryption, represents a firm commitment to user privacy and security. This measure not only protects personal data, but also strengthens trust and transparency between the platform and its users.
The first product to receive this option will be our pro-privacy search engine AstianGO.