hCaptcha FAQs

hCaptcha employs a privacy-first approach to protect user data while maintaining effective security measures. The platform does not collect personally identifiable information (PII) during its operation. This methodology aligns with global privacy regulations including GDPR and CCPA, enabling organizations to implement security without compromising individual privacy.

Threat Detection Capabilities

hCaptcha is designed to handle a variety of threats. The platform can effectively detect:

  • Bots: Automated scripts that may undermine website functionalities.
  • Human Abuse: Actions by real users that violate platform policies.
  • Account Takeovers: Unauthorized access resulting from credential theft.
  • Credential Stuffing: Attacks where stolen credentials are used to gain unauthorized access.
  • Purchase Fraud: Illegitimate transactions that may affect revenue.
  • Platform Abuse: Various forms of misuse that can disrupt normal operations.

Using advanced threat signatures, hCaptcha can cluster traffic, distinguishing between legitimate users and malicious actors for enhanced accuracy in detection.

Deployment Speed

The deployment of hCaptcha is intentionally simplified. Users can transition from reCAPTCHA by just integrating two lines of code into their systems. Beyond that, the platform supports numerous plugins and native integrations, which facilitates rapid setup across diverse platforms and applications.

Service Plans

hCaptcha presents multiple service plans tailored to various organizational sizes and needs:

  • Free Plan: Basic features with limitations on advanced functionalities.
  • Pro Plan: Enhanced features with better customization options.
  • Enterprise Plan: Comprehensive solutions suitable for large-scale operations requiring robust security features and detailed reporting.

Organizations can select a plan that aligns with their operational requirements and security objectives.

Customization Options

hCaptcha offers substantial customization capabilities. Users can:

  • Control the types of challenges presented to users.
  • Adjust the difficulty levels of these challenges.
  • Tailor challenge content to ensure brand alignment. Furthermore, the platform includes passive and no-CAPTCHA modes that enhance user experience without sacrificing security effectiveness.