Below are the versions of this Chat Application currently supported with security updates:

We focus security patches and improvements on the latest major version.
Older versions may not receive regular updates.

If you discover a security vulnerability (e.g., data leak, unauthorized access, XSS, etc.), please do not create a public GitHub issue.

Instead, report it privately through one of the following channels:

📧 rajendrabehera8116@gmail.com
🔗 or message the maintainer via LinkedIn

We will:

• Acknowledge your report within 48 hours
• Review and confirm the issue within 5–7 business days
• Release a patch or update as soon as possible

To keep users’ data and privacy safe, please:

1. Avoid publicly disclosing the vulnerability until a fix has been released.
2. Do not test exploits on live data or real user accounts.
3. When reporting, include:
   • Steps to reproduce the issue
   • Affected version or URL
   • Potential security impact
   • Any suggested fix or mitigation

This project follows several best practices to ensure user safety:

• 🔐 Authentication and authorization handled via Firebase Auth
• 🔄 Real-time data protected through Firebase Security Rules
• 🧩 Frontend built with React + Tailwind CSS, ensuring no direct data exposure
• 🚫 No sensitive keys or credentials are stored client-side in production

Thank you for helping make this chat application secure and reliable for everyone.