Data Processing Agreement (DPA)

Effective Date: January 27, 2025

Last Updated: January 27, 2025

What is a DPA?

This Data Processing Agreement (DPA) is required by data protection laws (GDPR/CCPA) when a company (you) uses our service to process personal data of your team members.

In simple terms: This document explains how we handle your team's personal information and our legal responsibilities.

1. Parties and Definitions

The Parties:

"Controller" (You):
The organization that subscribes to Docfai Team Plan and determines what personal data is processed and how.

"Processor" (Docfai):
IGBranding (operating as Docfai), Memelweg 10, 70825 Korntal-Münchingen, Germany, which processes personal data on your behalf.

Key Terms:

Personal Data: Information about identified or identifiable individuals (names, emails, usage data)

Processing: Any operation performed on personal data (collection, storage, use, deletion)

Sub-processor: Third-party service providers we use to help deliver our service

Data Subject: Individual whose personal data is being processed (your team members)

2. Scope and Purpose of Processing

What Personal Data We Process:

Data CategoryExamples
Identity DataName, email address, user ID
Account DataCompany name, team roles (admin/member)
Usage DataLogin times, feature usage, preferences
Billing DataSubscription details, payment history (via Stripe)
Technical DataIP address, browser type, device info

Purpose of Processing:

Provide team management and collaboration features

Manage user accounts and access permissions

Process subscription payments

Provide customer support

Maintain service security and performance

Comply with legal obligations

Data Subjects:

Team administrators

Team members with assigned seats

Authorized users of your organization

3. Your Rights and Obligations as Controller

You are responsible for:

Having a legal basis for processing personal data

Ensuring you have rights to share team member data with us

Informing your team members about data processing

Handling data subject requests (access, deletion, etc.)

Complying with data protection laws in your jurisdiction

4. Our Obligations as Processor

Docfai commits to:

Process personal data only according to your documented instructions

Ensure confidentiality of personnel with access to data

Implement appropriate security measures

Assist with data subject requests when reasonably possible

Notify you of data breaches within 72 hours

Delete or return data upon termination (unless legal retention required)

Maintain records of processing activities

5. Security Measures

Technical Measures:

Encryption

TLS/HTTPS for data in transit

Encrypted data storage

Hashed passwords (bcrypt)

Access Control

Role-based permissions

Multi-factor authentication

Regular access reviews

Data Protection

Regular backups

Disaster recovery plans

Data redundancy

Monitoring

Security event logging

Intrusion detection

Regular audits

Organizational Measures:

Employee confidentiality agreements

Security awareness training

Incident response procedures

Vendor security assessments

Regular security updates and patches

6. Sub-processors

We use the following trusted sub-processors to help deliver our service:

Sub-processorPurposeLocation
Supabase Inc.Database, authentication, hostingUSA (with EU region option)
Stripe Inc.Payment processingUSA (Global operations)

Changes to Sub-processors

If we add or change sub-processors, we will:

Notify you at least 30 days in advance

Update this list on our website

Give you the opportunity to object

If you object: You may terminate your subscription without penalty.

7. Data Breaches

If a data breach occurs:

Immediate Action: We contain the breach and assess the impact

Notification (within 72 hours): We notify you via email with:

Nature of the breach

Categories and approximate number of affected data subjects

Likely consequences

Measures taken or proposed

Cooperation: We assist you in meeting your notification obligations to authorities and data subjects

Documentation: We maintain records of all breaches

8. International Data Transfers

Where Your Data May Be Processed:

European Union (EU/EEA)

United States

Other countries where our sub-processors operate

Safeguards for International Transfers:

Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs):
We use EU-approved Standard Contractual Clauses for transfers outside the EU/EEA

Adequacy Decisions:
Where possible, we use countries with EU adequacy decisions

Additional Safeguards:
Encryption, access controls, and security measures protect data in transit

9. Data Subject Rights Assistance

When your team members exercise their rights (access, deletion, portability, etc.), we will:

Access Requests

Provide data in a machine-readable format within 30 days

Correction Requests

Update inaccurate data within 7 days

Deletion Requests

Permanently delete data within 30 days (unless legal retention required)

Portability Requests

Export data in JSON or CSV format

Note: As the Controller, you are primarily responsible for responding to data subject requests. We provide tools and assistance to help you fulfill these obligations.

10. Audits and Compliance

Your Audit Rights:

You may request information to verify our compliance with this DPA:

Security measures documentation

Sub-processor agreements

Compliance certifications

Audit reports (subject to confidentiality)

On-site audits: With 30 days' notice, you may conduct audits at reasonable intervals (max once per year), at your expense, subject to confidentiality agreements.

11. Data Deletion and Return

When Your Subscription Ends:

30-Day Grace Period: Your data remains accessible for 30 days after cancellation

Data Export: You can download your data during this period

Deletion: After 30 days, we permanently delete all personal data

Exceptions: Some data may be retained if required by law:

Billing records (7 years for tax purposes)

Legal dispute records

Fraud prevention data

12. Term and Termination

Effective Date: This DPA takes effect when you subscribe to Docfai Team Plan.

Duration: Remains in effect for the duration of your subscription and data retention period.

Survival: Sections related to data deletion, confidentiality, and audit rights survive termination.

13. Liability and Indemnification

Docfai's Liability: We are liable for damages caused by our failure to comply with GDPR obligations as a processor

Your Liability: You are liable for damages caused by your instructions that violate data protection laws

Limitation: Subject to limitations in the main Terms of Use

14. Contact Information

For DPA-related inquiries:

Email: support@docfai.app

Data Protection: support@docfai.app

Security Issues: support@docfai.app

Legal Entity:

IGBranding (operating as Docfai)
Memelweg 10
70825, Korntal-Münchingen
Germany

This Data Processing Agreement is part of your Docfai Team Plan subscription.

By subscribing to the Team Plan, you accept the terms of this DPA along with our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

Last Updated: January 27, 2025 • Version 1.0