Security and privacy by design

Many traditional spam tools introduce hidden risks

Client-side scripts expose your forms

Third-party CAPTCHA sends user data to external vendors

Fingerprinting raises compliance concerns

Hidden tracking scripts reduce user trust

Vendor lock-in creates dependency risk

Complex integrations introduce attack surface

A safer approach

Spam protection shouldn’t require exposing your users to tracking scripts or third-party surveillance.

How FormSentry protects your data

100% server-side verification

No client-side JavaScript required

No cookies or browser fingerprinting

Encrypted API communication (HTTPS/TLS)

Configurable data retention policies

Requests require API key + form ID

Your visitors never see FormSentry — and their data never goes to tracking vendors.

Built for Production Security

Designed for real-world traffic, real attackers, and real compliance requirements.

Secure by default

All requests encrypted over HTTPS. No plaintext transmission.

Workspace key + per-form IDs

One workspace API key, used with unique form IDs per form.

Configurable retention

Automatically delete submissions after 7, 30, or 365 days.

Rate limiting & abuse protection

Designed to withstand high-volume automated attacks and malicious traffic.

Transparent processing

All outcomes logged in your dashboard.

Minimal attack surface

No frontend SDK. No injected scripts.

Designed with modern compliance standards in mind

GDPR-friendly architecture

No behavioral tracking

No cross-site fingerprinting

Configurable retention

Security & Privacy FAQs

Everything you need to know about how FormSentry handles data, protects your users, and secures your forms.

Does FormSentry store my form submissions?

FormSentry processes submissions to determine whether they are legitimate or spam. Submission data may be temporarily stored depending on your configured retention policy. You control how long data is retained - including automatic deletion after 7, 30, or 365 days.

Can I control how long data is stored?

Yes. FormSentry includes configurable data retention policies. You can choose how long submission data is stored, and it is automatically deleted based on your selected timeframe.

Does FormSentry use cookies or fingerprinting?

No. FormSentry does not use browser fingerprinting, tracking scripts, or client-side cookies. Verification runs server-side, meaning visitors are not tracked or challenged in the browser.

Is data shared with third parties?

No. FormSentry does not share submission data with advertising networks or tracking vendors. Data is processed strictly for spam verification purposes.

Are API requests encrypted?

Yes. All communication between your server and FormSentry is encrypted using HTTPS/TLS. No plaintext data is transmitted.

How are API keys protected?

Each workspace has a unique API key. Requests must include the workspace key and the target form ID. Treat the API key as a secret (server-side only). Form IDs are identifiers (not secrets). Rotate/regenerate keys any time.

What happens if FormSentry is unavailable?

In the rare event FormSentry is unavailable, you can choose how your application behaves (for example, allowing submissions through, or holding them for review).

Is FormSentry GDPR-friendly?

FormSentry is designed with privacy in mind. It does not use tracking scripts, fingerprinting, or behavioral profiling. Configurable data retention helps support modern data protection practices.

Does FormSentry require a frontend SDK?

No. FormSentry works via a simple server-side API request. No JavaScript widgets, injected scripts, or client-side challenges are required.

Can I audit spam decisions?

Yes. Verification results are logged in your dashboard, including classification status and confidence scores. This provides visibility into how submissions are processed.

Protect your forms without increasing your risk

Secure, private spam protection - no trackers, no CAPTCHA, no third parties.