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Data Processing Agreement

Last Updated: January 2026

This Data Processing Agreement (“DPA”) supplements the Terms of Service for customers who require GDPR compliance.

1. Definitions

TermDefinition
ControllerThe entity determining purposes and means of processing
ProcessorThe entity processing data on behalf of the Controller
Data SubjectThe individual whose personal data is processed
Personal DataAny information relating to an identified or identifiable person
ProcessingAny operation performed on Personal Data
Sub-processorThird party engaged by Processor to process data

2. Scope and Roles

2.1 Relationship

  • You (Customer) are the Controller of Personal Data
  • ThinkHive is the Processor acting on your instructions

2.2 Data Processed

This DPA applies to Personal Data in:

  • Agent traces submitted to ThinkHive
  • User account information
  • Any PII contained in your AI agent interactions

3. Processing Instructions

3.1 Purpose

ThinkHive processes Personal Data only to:

  • Provide the Services described in the Terms
  • Fulfill your documented instructions
  • Comply with applicable law

3.2 Documented Instructions

Your instructions are documented in:

  • The Terms of Service
  • Your account settings
  • Written requests to our support team

3.3 Instruction Conflicts

If we believe an instruction violates GDPR, we will inform you promptly.

4. Data Security

4.1 Security Measures

ThinkHive implements appropriate technical and organizational measures:

Technical Measures:

  • Encryption in transit (TLS 1.3) and at rest (AES-256)
  • Access controls and authentication
  • Network security and monitoring
  • Regular security testing

Organizational Measures:

  • Staff training on data protection
  • Confidentiality agreements
  • Access limited to authorized personnel
  • Incident response procedures

4.2 Security Certifications

ThinkHive maintains:

  • SOC 2 Type II certification
  • Annual penetration testing
  • Continuous vulnerability scanning

5. Sub-processors

5.1 Authorized Sub-processors

You authorize ThinkHive to engage the following sub-processors:

Sub-processorPurposeLocation
Google Cloud PlatformInfrastructure hostingUSA
NeonDatabase servicesUSA
Auth0AuthenticationUSA
StripePayment processingUSA
OpenAIAI analysisUSA
AnthropicAI analysisUSA

5.2 Sub-processor Changes

We will notify you of new sub-processors 30 days before engagement. You may object by contacting us within that period.

5.3 Sub-processor Agreements

We ensure all sub-processors are bound by data protection obligations no less protective than this DPA.

6. Data Subject Rights

6.1 Assistance

ThinkHive will assist you in responding to Data Subject requests for:

  • Access to their data
  • Rectification of inaccurate data
  • Erasure of data
  • Restriction of processing
  • Data portability
  • Objection to processing

6.2 Response Timeline

We will respond to your assistance requests within 10 business days.

7. Data Breach Notification

7.1 Notification

In case of a Personal Data breach, ThinkHive will:

  • Notify you without undue delay (within 72 hours)
  • Provide details of the breach
  • Describe likely consequences
  • Outline remedial measures taken

7.2 Cooperation

We will cooperate with your breach notification obligations to supervisory authorities and Data Subjects.

8. Data Transfers

8.1 Transfer Mechanisms

For transfers outside the EEA, we rely on:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission
  • Additional safeguards as required

8.2 SCCs

The EU Standard Contractual Clauses are incorporated by reference:

  • Module Two (Controller to Processor)
  • Annex I, II, III as specified in this DPA

9. Audits

9.1 Audit Rights

You may audit our compliance with this DPA:

  • Upon reasonable notice (30 days)
  • During business hours
  • No more than once per year (unless breach occurs)
  • At your expense

9.2 Third-Party Audits

We will provide copies of:

  • SOC 2 reports
  • Penetration test summaries
  • Relevant certifications

10. Data Retention and Deletion

10.1 Retention

We retain Personal Data only as long as necessary to:

  • Provide the Services
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Resolve disputes

10.2 Deletion

Upon termination or your request:

  • We will delete Personal Data within 30 days
  • Except where retention is required by law
  • We will provide certification of deletion upon request

11. GDPR Compliance

11.1 Records

We maintain records of processing activities as required by Article 30 GDPR.

11.2 DPO

Our Data Protection Officer can be contacted at: dpo@thinkhive.ai

11.3 Supervisory Authority

Our lead supervisory authority is the Irish Data Protection Commission (for EU matters).

12. Term and Termination

This DPA:

  • Takes effect when you start using the Services
  • Continues while you use the Services
  • Survives termination for data deletion obligations

13. Contact

For DPA-related matters:


Annex I: Details of Processing

Categories of Data Subjects:

  • Your employees using AI agents
  • End users interacting with your AI agents

Categories of Personal Data:

  • Names, email addresses (in traces)
  • User queries and AI responses
  • IP addresses and device information

Processing Operations:

  • Storage of trace data
  • Analysis for patterns and quality
  • Generation of reports and insights

Duration:

  • Per your account settings (default 90 days)