Your environment
Seal runs in your web browser and integrates with your local equipment. Barcode scanners connect via Bluetooth, and printing uses your existing network printers. For automated data capture from lab instruments, the optional Seal IoT Agent runs on a local computer.Security & compliance
| Hosting | Google Cloud Platform (SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001 certified) |
| Seal certification | SOC 2 Type II |
| Encryption in transit | TLS 1.2+ (all connections) |
| Encryption at rest | AES-256 (database and file storage) |
| Network isolation | Private VPC with no public database access |
| Backups | Automated daily backups with point-in-time recovery |
Data streaming
Seal supports real-time streaming of raw data to external data warehouses via Estuary, including direct Snowflake integration. Contact support to configure data streaming for your organisation.Data residency
| Region | Location |
|---|---|
| EU | Belgium (europe-west1) |
| US | Iowa (us-central1) |
What you may need IT support with
Seal is a fully managed cloud platform—we handle hosting, security, and maintenance. You access Seal through your web browser, so there’s nothing to install or maintain on your end. If your organisation has specific IT policies, you may need assistance with:- SSO setup (if required) — See Single sign-on
- URL allowlisting (if required) — Add
*.seal.runto your allowlist - IoT integration (if required) — Contact support for IP allowlisting
- Network printers — Static IP addresses for printers to ensure consistent connectivity
- Security documentation — IT may request our security policies and certifications. See our Security Portal or Data storage and security