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This Data Processing Agreement ("DPA") governs how Be Digital AI e.U. ("Processor" or "we") processes personal data on behalf of Workspace Administrators ("Controller" or "you") using the Be Digital platform. This DPA applies to all personal data processed through the Platform, including contact information, conversation data, and behavioral data.
1. Introduction
This DPA governs how Be Digital AI e.U. processes personal data on behalf of Workspace Administrators using the Be Digital platform. It applies to all personal data processed through the Platform, including contact information, conversation data, and behavioral data.
2. Definitions
- Personal Data: Any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person
- Processing: Any operation performed on personal data (collection, storage, use, disclosure, deletion)
- Controller: You (the Workspace Administrator) who determines the purposes and means of processing
- Processor: Be Digital, which processes data on your instructions
- Workspace: Your isolated, single-tenant environment within the Platform
- Sub-processor: Third parties engaged by Be Digital to process personal data
3. Scope of Processing
3.1 Types of Personal Data Processed
- Contact Information: Names, email addresses, phone numbers, mailing addresses, business information, social media handles (WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok usernames), profile pictures and avatars
- Conversation Data: Message content (text, images, audio, video), conversation history and metadata, timestamps, sender/recipient information, delivery and read status, attachments and files
- Behavioral & Interaction Data: Usage patterns and interaction frequency, conversation duration and engagement metrics, workflow automation triggers, AI feature usage history
- Business Data: Opportunities, pipeline stages, deal values, custom field values, labels, tags, appointment and calendar information
- System & Technical Data: IP addresses and device identifiers, login times and access logs, API usage and rate limiting data, error and debugging logs
3.2 Purpose of Processing
Be Digital processes personal data to:
- Provide multi-channel messaging functionality (WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok)
- Execute automation workflows and scheduled tasks
- Deliver AI-powered suggestions and response generation
- Maintain conversation history and contact databases
- Enable real-time messaging via Socket.IO
- Process background jobs via Inngest
- Provide analytics and reporting
- Authenticate users and manage workspace access
- Ensure platform security and prevent fraud
- Comply with legal obligations
3.3 Duration of Processing
- Active Processing: Data is processed and stored while your workspace is active
- Backup Retention: Backup data is retained for 30 days after deletion for disaster recovery
- Legal Retention: Data may be retained longer if required by law
- Termination: Upon workspace termination, personal data is deleted or anonymized within 30 days
4. Legal Basis for Processing
Be Digital processes personal data based on:
- Performance of Contract: Necessary to provide the Platform services
- Legitimate Interest: Improving security, preventing fraud, analytics
- Legal Obligation: Compliance with law enforcement, tax regulations, etc.
- Consent: When explicitly provided for optional features (e.g., AI data processing)
5. Data Subject Rights
You acknowledge that as a Controller, you are responsible for fulfilling data subject requests regarding:
5.1 Right of Access
- Data subjects may request copies of their personal data
- You must respond to such requests within 30 days
- Be Digital will assist by providing tools for data export
5.2 Right to Rectification
- Data subjects may request correction of inaccurate data
- You may update contact information within the Platform
- Be Digital will facilitate corrections upon your request
5.3 Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten")
- Data subjects may request deletion of their personal data
- You must submit deletion requests to Be Digital
- Be Digital will delete data (except backup and legally required retention) within 30 days
- Deletion applies to active storage; backups follow retention schedules
5.4 Right to Restrict Processing
- You may request limitation of data processing
- Be Digital will restrict processing upon your written request
- Restricted data is retained but not actively processed
5.5 Right to Data Portability
- Data subjects may request their personal data in a structured, machine-readable format
- You may export workspace data in JSON format
- Be Digital will facilitate export within 30 days
5.6 Right to Object
- Data subjects may object to processing for marketing or legitimate interest purposes
- You must honor such objections
- Be Digital will assist by disabling relevant features per your request
5.7 Rights Related to Automated Decision-Making
- Be Digital's AI features provide suggestions; you make final decisions
- Users are not subject to purely automated decisions with legal consequences
- You may request human review of automation-based decisions
6. Sub-Processors and Third-Party Services
Be Digital engages the following Sub-Processors to process personal data:
6.1 Infrastructure & Storage
- PostgreSQL Database — Primary data storage
- DigitalOcean Spaces — File and media storage
- Redis — Real-time messaging cache
6.2 Communication & Messaging
- Meta WhatsApp Cloud API v23.0 — WhatsApp messaging (contact info, messages, media)
- Meta Instagram API — Instagram messaging (contact info, messages, media)
- Meta Facebook API — Facebook messaging (contact info, messages, media)
- TikTok Messaging API — TikTok messaging (contact info, messages, media)
6.3 AI & Automation
- Inngest — Background job execution (workflow data, triggers)
- Claude / OpenAI / Gemini — AI-powered suggestions (message content, if enabled)
6.4 Payment Processing
- Stripe — Payment processing (billing data, transaction records)
6.5 Email & Notifications
- SMTP Provider — Email notifications (email addresses, notification content)
6.6 Changes to Sub-Processors
- We may add or change Sub-Processors to improve services
- We will notify you 30 days before material changes
- You may object to new Sub-Processors in writing
- Continued use after the change period implies consent
7. Data Transfers and International Processing
7.1 Geographic Scope
Be Digital processes data primarily within the European Union. Depending on your jurisdiction, data may be transferred internationally:
- EU to Non-EU: May require Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or Binding Corporate Rules
- California/Other States: Subject to applicable state privacy laws
- Other Jurisdictions: Transfer mechanisms per applicable law
7.2 Standard Contractual Clauses
For international transfers, Be Digital relies on:
- EU Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) for GDPR compliance
- Supplementary safeguards as required by regulation
- Adequacy decisions where applicable
8. Data Subject Consent and Opt-Ins
8.1 Messaging Consent
You are responsible for obtaining consent before:
- Messaging customers on WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook, or TikTok
- Collecting contact information from customers
- Using conversation data for marketing or secondary purposes
8.2 AI Processing Consent
- If you enable AI features, personal data may be processed by external AI providers
- You must obtain data subject consent for AI processing
- AI processing is clearly labeled in the Platform
- You may disable AI features anytime
8.3 Proof of Consent
- You must maintain records of customer consent
- Be Digital does not provide consent tracking
- You are responsible for compliance with anti-spam laws (CAN-SPAM, GDPR, CASL, LGPD, etc.)
9. Data Security and Protection
9.1 Security Measures
Be Digital implements:
- Encryption: Data encrypted in transit (TLS/SSL) and at rest
- Access Control: Role-based access (ADMIN/MEMBER) with workspace isolation
- Authentication: JWT-based authentication with secure token storage
- Rate Limiting: 500 req/min general; 5 login attempts/min per IP
- Monitoring: Real-time monitoring and logging of access
- Incident Response: Security incident response plan and notification procedures
- Regular Audits: Security audits and penetration testing
9.2 Your Responsibility
You must:
- Maintain strong passwords and protect credentials
- Limit access to authorized users only
- Use the ADMIN role sparingly
- Monitor and audit user activity
- Comply with your own security policies
9.3 Data Breach Notification
- In case of a data breach, Be Digital will notify you without undue delay
- Notification will include details of the breach and affected data
- You are responsible for notifying affected data subjects per legal requirements
10. Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA)
- You are responsible for conducting a DPIA if data processing presents high risk
- Be Digital will assist by providing information about our processing
- You may request assistance in completing your DPIA
- Contact office@be-digital.ai to discuss DPIA requirements
11. Compliance with Privacy Laws
11.1 GDPR Compliance
- Be Digital processes personal data in compliance with GDPR (EU Regulation 2016/679)
- We assist in fulfilling data subject rights
- We maintain records of processing activities
11.2 CCPA / California Privacy Rights Act
- Be Digital complies with the CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act)
- California residents have rights to access, delete, and opt-out
- We honor consumer requests per CPRA requirements
11.3 Other Privacy Laws
- LGPD (Brazil)
- PIPEDA (Canada)
- Other applicable privacy regulations in your jurisdiction
12. Retention and Deletion
12.1 Active Data Retention
- Personal data is retained while your workspace is active
- You may delete individual records, conversations, or contacts anytime
- Deleted data is removed from active systems immediately
12.2 Backup Retention
- Deleted data may be retained in backups for 30 days
- Backups are used solely for disaster recovery
- Backup data is not accessible via the Platform interface
12.3 Workspace Termination
- Upon workspace termination, personal data is deleted within 30 days
- Backup data is purged per standard backup retention
- Legally required data may be retained longer
12.4 Data Subject Deletion Requests
- You must submit data subject deletion requests within 30 days
- Be Digital will delete personal data within 30 days of receipt
- Deletion does not apply to legally required retention
13. Audit and Inspection Rights
13.1 Your Audit Rights
- You have the right to audit our processing of personal data
- We will cooperate with audits and inspections
- You may request proof of GDPR/CCPA compliance
- Audits may be conducted no more than once per year unless legally required
13.2 Regulatory Audits
- We will cooperate with data protection authorities and regulatory agencies
- We will notify you of regulatory requests where legally permitted
14. Processor Assistance
Be Digital will assist you in:
- Responding to data subject rights requests
- Conducting data protection impact assessments
- Maintaining documentation of processing activities
- Implementing security measures
- Demonstrating compliance with privacy laws
15. Staff Training and Confidentiality
- Be Digital ensures all staff processing personal data are trained in data protection
- All staff are bound by confidentiality obligations
- Confidentiality obligations survive termination of employment
16. Incident Response Plan
16.1 Data Breach Response
Be Digital has a documented incident response plan including:
- Incident detection and investigation
- Containment and remediation
- Notification procedures
- Documentation and reporting
16.2 Your Notification Obligations
- We will inform you of breaches affecting your data
- You are responsible for notifying data subjects and authorities
- You are responsible for assessing breach risk and compliance
17. Deletion Upon Termination
17.1 Workspace Termination
- Upon termination, we will securely delete all active personal data
- We will follow data retention schedules for backups
- We will provide documentation of deletion
17.2 Request for Deletion Certification
- You may request a deletion certificate upon termination
- Be Digital will provide certification within 30 days of request
18. Contact for Data Processing Questions
For questions regarding data processing:
- Office: office@be-digital.ai
- Support: support@be-digital.ai
19. Governing Law
This DPA is governed by the laws of Austria and incorporates the data protection laws applicable in your region. The courts of Vienna, Austria shall have exclusive jurisdiction, unless mandatory law provides otherwise.
20. Amendments
- Be Digital may amend this DPA to reflect legal or regulatory changes
- Material amendments will be communicated 30 days in advance
- Your continued use implies acceptance of amendments
Effective Date: June 17, 2026
This agreement is effective as of the date you accept it or begin using the Be Digital platform, whichever is earlier.