Gates Foundation-Backed Security Standards

Trust & Security Center

Protecting users, partners, and communities we serve

Data Protection

Enterprise-grade security for all user and partner data with encryption at rest and in transit.

User Privacy

Privacy-first design with minimal data collection and transparent data practices.

IoT Security

Secure IoT infrastructure monitoring our 270+ smart toilet network across Hyderabad.

Compliance

Adherence to Indian data protection laws and international security standards.

Our Security Commitment

As a Gates Foundation-backed company operating critical public infrastructure, LooCafe maintains the highest standards of security and data protection. Our smart toilet network serves millions of users annually, and we take that responsibility seriously.

Our security practices are designed to protect not just data, but the dignity and privacy of every user who relies on our facilities.

Infrastructure Security

Cloud Security

  • Hosted on secure, SOC 2 compliant cloud infrastructure
  • Regular security audits and penetration testing
  • Automated backup and disaster recovery
  • Geographic redundancy for high availability

IoT Security

  • Encrypted communication between all devices
  • Secure firmware update mechanisms
  • Device authentication and access controls
  • Real-time anomaly detection

Data Protection Measures

  • Encryption: AES-256 encryption for data at rest, TLS 1.3 for data in transit
  • Access Control: Role-based access with multi-factor authentication
  • Data Minimization: We only collect data essential for service operation
  • Retention Policies: Clear data retention and deletion schedules
  • Audit Logging: Comprehensive logging of all data access and modifications

User Privacy

We prioritize user privacy in all our operations:

  • No personal identification required to use facilities
  • Usage data anonymized and aggregated for analytics
  • No cameras inside toilet facilities
  • Location data only used for facility finding, not tracking
  • Clear opt-in for any marketing communications

Partner & Municipal Security

For our government and institutional partners:

  • Dedicated Environments: Isolated data environments for municipal partners
  • SLA Compliance: 99.9% uptime commitment with security guarantees
  • Regular Reporting: Security status reports and compliance documentation
  • Incident Response: 24/7 security incident response team

Certifications & Compliance

ISO 27001 Aligned
GDPR Compliant
Indian IT Act Compliant
Gates Foundation Standards

Serving 300+ Police Stations

Our security standards meet the requirements for serving Hyderabad Police stations, demonstrating our commitment to protecting sensitive government infrastructure.

Ixora Group Security

As part of the Ixora Group family, we benefit from shared security expertise across:

  • Ixora Corporate Services: Facilities management security protocols
  • Ixora Security Services: Physical security expertise
  • ReFlow Toilets: Shared IoT security infrastructure

Report Security Issues

We encourage responsible disclosure of security vulnerabilities.

Security Email: security@loocafe.com

General Inquiries: info@loocafe.com

We commit to acknowledging reports within 24 hours and providing updates on resolution.

Last Updated: November 2025