Privacy Policy / Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) Implementation

Overview

To enhance the security of your website's administrative interface, Racine-Web Design requires the collection of a mobile phone number from existing customers. This document outlines the specific use case, security benefits, and our commitment to data privacy.

Use Case: Secure Administrative Access

The primary purpose of collecting your cell phone number is to enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA). This adds a critical layer of protection to your account beyond just a username and password.

Identity Verification: When you attempt to log in to the administration side of your website, our system will generate a unique, time-sensitive verification code.
SMS Delivery: This code is sent via SMS directly to your registered mobile device.
Access Grant: You must enter this code into the login interface to prove physical possession of your device, effectively preventing unauthorized access even if your password has been compromised.

Data Privacy and Usage Restrictions

Racine-Web Design treats your contact information with the highest level of confidentiality. Our data handling policy for 2FA is governed by the following rules:

No Third-Party Sharing: Your cell phone number will never be sold, rented, or shared with third-party marketers or outside agencies.
Official Use Only: Data collection is strictly for account security, identity verification, and critical system notifications related to your administrative access.
Restricted Access: Only authorized systems within the Racine-Web Design infrastructure can access this data to trigger the 2FA protocol.

Security Benefits

By providing your mobile number for 2FA, you significantly reduce the risk of:

Brute-Force Attacks: Automated attempts to guess your password.
Phishing: Instances where your credentials might be stolen via fraudulent emails.
Unauthorized Content Changes: Ensuring that only you or your designated staff can modify your website's data and configuration.
Note: Please ensure that the mobile number provided is capable of receiving SMS messages and is maintained by the primary account holder or an authorized administrator.