Hopskip is SOC 2 Certified: Why That Matters for Your Events

Hopskip has achieved SOC 2 certification.

While that might sound like technical jargon, it’s actually a pretty big deal for anyone who uses our platform to book events and manage hotel proposals.

Protecting Your Sensitive Venue Sourcing Information

Security isn’t the most thrilling topic compared to landing that perfect venue or closing a big deal. But when you’re sharing sensitive event budgets, negotiating room rates, or discussing VIP requirements for your CEO’s leadership summit, you need to know that information isn’t floating around where it shouldn’t be.

Your trust means everything to us, and this certification is our way of backing up our promises with verified proof.

Behind the Scenes of Our SOC 2 Journey

We’ll spare you the boring details, but getting SOC 2 certified is no walk in the park. We partnered with Johanson Group LLP to put our security practices under the microscope, diving deep into how we:

• Handle your data (and who can access it)
• Protect against unauthorized access (the security stuff that keeps our tech team up at night)
• Respond if something goes wrong (because preparation matters)
• Train our team (because humans are often the weakest security link)

The process was intensive—but worth every minute to prove we’re serious about protecting your information.

What Enhanced Security Means for You

If you’re a planner:

• Those confidential budget numbers you’re working with? Protected.
• The side-by-side comparisons of hotel proposals with all their detailed pricing? Secured.
• Your ability to negotiate the best possible deal without worry? Strengthened.

If you’re a hotelier:

• The competitive rates you’re offering to win that big corporate event? Safeguarded.
• Your property’s occupancy data and availability? Locked down.
• Your ability to see where you stand against competitors without security concerns? Enhanced.

If you’re a DMO:

• All that destination marketing data and competitive intel? Safe with us.
• The information about your local hotels and venues? Protected.
• Your strategy for attracting more events to your city? Secure.

Our Commitment to Ongoing Security for Your Business Event Bookings

Security isn’t a “set it and forget it” thing. It requires ongoing vigilance. We’ve implemented continuous monitoring and regular reviews to stay ahead of potential threats.

As we continue building new features to help you discover venues, compare proposals, and make booking decisions more efficiently, security will remain a cornerstone of everything we develop.

Thank You!

A massive thank you to the team at Johanson Group, who guided us through this process. Their expertise was invaluable, and their approach matched our commitment to simplifying complex processes.

Most importantly, thank you to our fantastic community of planners, hotels, and DMOs who trust Hopskip daily. Your feedback and trust drive everything we do.

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