Data Processing Agreement

Version: 1.0 Effective Date: 31 January 2026

This Data Processing Agreement ("DPA") forms part of the Terms and Conditions between VeriStay Ltd ("Processor", "we", "us") and the Customer ("Controller", "you") and governs the processing of personal data in connection with the Services.

Note: This DPA is incorporated by reference into the Terms and Conditions. By using the Services, you agree to this DPA. For executed copies or custom enterprise terms, contact info@veristay.app.

1. Definitions

In this DPA:

2. Scope and Roles

2.1 Controller-Processor Relationship

You are the Controller of Personal Data uploaded to or processed through the Services. VeriStay acts as your Processor when processing Personal Data on your behalf.

2.2 Categories of Data

The categories of Personal Data processed may include:

2.3 Data Subjects

Data subjects may include:

3. Processing Instructions

3.1 Purpose Limitation

VeriStay will process Personal Data only:

3.2 Documented Instructions

Your use of the Services constitutes your instructions for processing. Additional instructions must be provided in writing and may be subject to additional fees if they require changes to the Services.

4. Security Measures

VeriStay implements appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect Personal Data, including:

4.1 Technical Measures

4.2 Organisational Measures

5. Sub-processors

5.1 Authorisation

You provide general authorisation for VeriStay to engage Sub-processors to assist in providing the Services. VeriStay will:

5.2 Current Sub-processors

Sub-processor Purpose Location
Microsoft Azure Cloud hosting, storage, compute UK / EU
Stripe Payment processing UK / EU / US
SendGrid (Twilio) Email delivery US (with SCCs)

5.3 Changes to Sub-processors

VeriStay will notify you at least 30 days before engaging a new Sub-processor. If you have a reasonable objection, you may notify us within 14 days. If we cannot resolve the objection, you may terminate the affected Services.

6. Data Subject Rights

VeriStay will assist you in responding to requests from data subjects exercising their rights under Data Protection Laws, including:

Where possible, you can fulfil requests using self-service features in the Services. For requests requiring our assistance, contact info@veristay.app.

7. Data Breach Notification

7.1 Notification

VeriStay will notify you without undue delay (and in any event within 72 hours) after becoming aware of a Personal Data breach affecting your data.

7.2 Breach Information

Notification will include (to the extent known):

7.3 Assistance

VeriStay will cooperate with you and provide reasonable assistance to fulfil your breach notification obligations to supervisory authorities and data subjects.

8. International Transfers

Personal Data is primarily stored and processed in the United Kingdom and European Economic Area.

Where transfers occur outside the UK/EEA, VeriStay ensures appropriate safeguards through:

9. Data Retention and Deletion

9.1 During the Agreement

VeriStay will retain Personal Data for the duration of the agreement and in accordance with your retention settings in the Services.

9.2 Upon Termination

Upon termination of the agreement:

10. Audit Rights

VeriStay will make available information necessary to demonstrate compliance with this DPA and allow for audits.

10.1 Third-Party Audits

VeriStay maintains SOC 2 Type II certification (in progress) and will provide audit reports on request under NDA.

10.2 Customer Audits

For Enterprise customers, on-site audits may be conducted with at least 30 days' notice, during business hours, no more than once per year, and subject to confidentiality requirements. Audit costs are borne by the Customer.

11. Data Protection Impact Assessments

VeriStay will provide reasonable assistance if you are required to conduct a Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) in relation to your use of the Services.

12. Confidentiality

VeriStay ensures that persons authorised to process Personal Data:

13. Term and Termination

This DPA remains in effect for as long as VeriStay processes Personal Data on your behalf. Termination of the main agreement automatically terminates this DPA.

14. Liability

Each party's liability under this DPA is subject to the limitations set out in the Terms and Conditions.

15. Contact Us

For questions about this DPA or to request an executed copy:

VeriStay Ltd
Data Protection Officer
128 City Road
London EC1V 2NX
United Kingdom

Email: info@veristay.app

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