DATA PROCESSING AGREEMENT
Effective Date: August 25, 2025
This Data Processing Agreement ("DPA") forms part of the Customer Terms of Service ("Agreement") between Sagewill SRL, located at Via Panciatichi 16, 50141, Firenze (FI), Italy, VAT number IT07481150485 ("Processor" or "Sagewill SRL") and the Customer ("Controller" or "Customer") using the Palpaca service.
1. DEFINITIONS
1.1 "Personal Data" means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person.
1.2 "Processing" means any operation performed on Personal Data, including collection, storage, use, disclosure, or deletion.
1.3 "Data Subject" means the individual to whom Personal Data relates.
1.4 "Applicable Law" means GDPR (Regulation (EU) 2016/679) and any other applicable data protection laws.
1.5 "Sub-processor" means any third party engaged by Processor to process Personal Data.
2. SCOPE AND ROLES
2.1 Relationship of the Parties
The parties acknowledge that:
- Customer is the Controller of Personal Data
- Sagewill SRL is the Processor acting on behalf of the Controller
- This DPA applies to all Processing activities performed by Sagewill SRL for the Customer
2.2 Nature of Processing
Sagewill SRL processes data solely to provide the Palpaca service, which involves:
- Facilitating data display within HubSpot interfaces
- Routing data between HubSpot and external sources
- Collecting anonymized usage metrics
3. DATA PROCESSING DETAILS
3.1 Categories of Data Subjects
- Customer's employees and users
- Customer's data within their HubSpot CRM
- End users interacting with Customer's HubSpot portal
3.2 Types of Personal Data Processed
Application Usage Data (Anonymized):
- UI creation metrics
- Component usage statistics
- Feature adoption rates
- Performance metrics
Note: No Customer CRM data is stored on Sagewill SRL's infrastructure. All CRM data remains within Customer's HubSpot environment and connected systems.
3.3 Purpose of Processing
- Providing the Palpaca service
- Service improvement and optimization
- Technical support
- Compliance with legal obligations
3.4 Duration of Processing
Processing occurs during the term of the Agreement and for up to 30 days following termination for data export purposes.
4. DATA PROCESSING PRINCIPLES
4.1 Processor Obligations
Sagewill SRL shall:
- Process Personal Data only on documented instructions from the Customer
- Ensure confidentiality of personnel processing Personal Data
- Implement appropriate technical and organizational measures
- Not transfer Personal Data outside the EEA without appropriate safeguards
- Assist Customer in responding to Data Subject requests
- Delete or return all Personal Data upon termination
4.2 Data Minimization
Sagewill SRL practices data minimization by:
- Not storing Customer CRM data
- Collecting only essential anonymized usage metrics
5. TECHNICAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL MEASURES
5.1 Security Measures
Technical Measures:
- Secure API authentication (OAuth 2.0)
- Regular security updates and patches
- Access logging and monitoring
- Web application firewall
Organizational Measures:
- Access control on need-to-know basis
- Confidentiality agreements with personnel
- Regular security training
- Incident response procedures
- Business continuity planning
5.2 Data Isolation
- Customer data streams are isolated from other customers
- Logical separation of customer environments
- No cross-tenant data access
6. SUB-PROCESSORS
6.1 Authorized Sub-processors
Current authorized sub-processors:
Sub-processor |
Purpose |
Location |
HubSpot |
Marketing data storage |
EU |
Cloudflare |
Infrastructure, CDN and security |
Global |
6.2 Sub-processor Changes
- Sagewill SRL will notify Customer of sub-processor changes with 30 days' notice
- Customer may object to new sub-processors within 14 days
- If objection cannot be resolved, Customer may terminate the Agreement
6.3 Sub-processor Requirements
All sub-processors must:
- Provide sufficient guarantees of compliance
- Be bound by data protection obligations no less protective than this DPA
- Process data only as instructed
7. DATA SUBJECT RIGHTS
7.1 Assistance with Requests
Sagewill SRL will:
- Promptly notify Customer of any Data Subject request
- Assist Customer in fulfilling Data Subject rights
- Not respond directly to Data Subjects unless authorized
7.2 Data Subject Rights Include:
- Access to Personal Data
- Rectification of inaccurate data
- Erasure ("right to be forgotten")
- Data portability
- Restriction of processing
- Objection to processing
8. DATA BREACH NOTIFICATION
8.1 Breach Response
Upon becoming aware of a Personal Data breach, Sagewill SRL will:
- Notify Customer without undue delay and within 48 hours
- Provide details of the breach including:
- Nature of the breach
- Categories and number of Data Subjects affected
- Likely consequences
- Measures taken or proposed
8.2 Breach Assistance
Sagewill SRL will:
- Cooperate in investigation and remediation
- Implement measures to prevent recurrence
- Document all breaches and responses
9. AUDIT AND COMPLIANCE
Customer has the right to:
- Request information about Sagewill SRL's compliance
- Review security certifications and reports
10. DATA LOCATION AND TRANSFERS
10.1 Data Location
- Anonymized usage data: EU data centers
- Marketing data: EU HubSpot instance
10.2 International Transfers
Any transfers outside the EEA will be subject to:
- Standard Contractual Clauses
- Adequacy decisions
- Other appropriate safeguards under GDPR
11. DATA RETENTION
The following data retention periods are observed:
- Anonymized usage data: 48 months
- Temporary cache data: Deleted immediately after processing
- Application Logs: 90 days
12. LIABILITY AND INDEMNIFICATION
12.1 Liability
Each party's liability is governed by the limitation of liability provisions in the Agreement, subject to mandatory provisions of Applicable Law.
12.2 Indemnification
Each party shall indemnify the other against damages resulting from its breach of this DPA or Applicable Law.
13. CONFIDENTIALITY
13.1 Confidential Information
All Personal Data is considered Confidential Information and subject to confidentiality obligations in the Agreement.
13.2 Disclosure
Confidential Information may only be disclosed:
- To comply with legal obligations
- With prior written consent
- To personnel on a need-to-know basis
14. GDPR SPECIFIC PROVISIONS
14.1 Data Protection Officer
Contact: arrigo@palpaca.app
14.2 Records of Processing
Sagewill maintains records of all processing activities as required by Article 30 GDPR.
14.3 Privacy by Design
Sagewill implements privacy by design principles including:
- Data minimization
- Purpose limitation
- Default privacy settings
15. GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICTION
This DPA is governed by Italian law. Disputes shall be resolved in the courts of Florence, Italy.
16. AMENDMENTS
This DPA may only be amended in writing signed by both parties.
17. SEVERABILITY
If any provision is invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this DPA remains in effect.
18. ORDER OF PRECEDENCE
In case of conflict:
- Mandatory provisions of Applicable Law
- This DPA
- The Agreement
ANNEX 1: DESCRIPTION OF PROCESSING
Purpose: Provision of Palpaca no-code card builder service for HubSpot
Nature of Processing:
- Display of CRM data within custom UI components
- Routing data between systems
- Collection of anonymized usage metrics
Categories of Personal Data:
- User account information (email, name)
- CRM data (processed but not stored)
- Usage patterns (anonymized)
Categories of Data Subjects:
- Customer employees
- CRM records
- End users
Duration: During term of Agreement plus 30-day wind-down period
ANNEX 2: TECHNICAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL MEASURES
Access Control:
- Multi-factor authentication
- Role-based access control
- Regular access reviews
Data Security:
- Regular vulnerability scanning
Business Continuity:
- Regular backups
- Service redundancy
By executing the Agreement, the parties agree to be bound by the terms of this Data Processing Agreement.