1. Definitions
1.1 Defined Terms
1.1 Defined Terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Account | The Customer’s account on the HoopAI platform, created upon registration and governed by the Agreement. |
| Affiliate | Any entity that directly or indirectly controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with the subject entity, where “control” means direct or indirect ownership of more than 50% of the voting interests. |
| Applicable Data Protection Laws | All laws and regulations, including laws and regulations of the European Union, the European Economic Area and their member states, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, the United States, and any other applicable jurisdiction, applicable to the Processing of Personal Data under this DPA. |
| Contracted Processor | A Sub-processor engaged by HoopAI or a further Sub-processor to process Customer Personal Data on behalf of Customer. |
| Customer Personal Data | Any Personal Data that is Processed by HoopAI on behalf of Customer in the course of providing the Services under the Agreement. |
| GDPR | Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data (General Data Protection Regulation). |
| Restricted Transfer | A transfer of Customer Personal Data from Customer (or its Affiliate) to HoopAI (or its Sub-processor) where such transfer would be prohibited by Applicable Data Protection Laws in the absence of appropriate safeguards. |
| SCCs | The standard contractual clauses for the transfer of personal data to processors established in third countries, as approved by the European Commission or other competent authority. |
| Services | The HoopAI platform and any related services provided to Customer under the Agreement, including CRM, marketing automation, communications, AI-powered features, payments, and related functionality. |
| Sub-processor | Any third party appointed by or on behalf of HoopAI to Process Customer Personal Data on behalf of Customer in connection with the Agreement. |
1.2 Standard Data Protection Terms
1.2 Standard Data Protection Terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Controller | The natural or legal person, public authority, agency, or other body which, alone or jointly with others, determines the purposes and means of the Processing of Personal Data. For purposes of this DPA, the Customer is the Controller. |
| Data Subject | An identified or identifiable natural person to whom Personal Data relates. |
| Personal Data | Any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person that is Processed by HoopAI as part of Customer Personal Data. |
| Personal Data Breach | A breach of security leading to the accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorized disclosure of, or access to Customer Personal Data transmitted, stored, or otherwise Processed. |
| Processing | Any operation or set of operations performed on Personal Data or sets of Personal Data, whether or not by automated means, such as collection, recording, organization, structuring, storage, adaptation or alteration, retrieval, consultation, use, disclosure by transmission, dissemination, or otherwise making available, alignment or combination, restriction, erasure, or destruction. |
| Processor | A natural or legal person, public authority, agency, or other body which Processes Personal Data on behalf of the Controller. For purposes of this DPA, HoopAI is the Processor. |
2. Scope and Applicability
2.1 Scope
2.1 Scope
2.2 Duration
2.2 Duration
2.3 Applicability
2.3 Applicability
2.4 Roles of the Parties
2.4 Roles of the Parties
- Customer is the Controller and determines the purposes and means of Processing Customer Personal Data.
- HoopAI is the Processor and Processes Customer Personal Data only on behalf of and in accordance with Customer’s documented instructions.
3. Processing of Customer Personal Data
3.1 Compliance with Laws
3.1 Compliance with Laws
3.2 Customer's Instructions
3.2 Customer's Instructions
- Processing in accordance with the Agreement, applicable Order Forms, and Statements of Work
- Processing initiated by authorized users in their use of the Services
- Processing to comply with other documented, reasonable instructions provided by Customer where such instructions are consistent with the terms of the Agreement
3.3 HoopAI's Obligations
3.3 HoopAI's Obligations
- Process Customer Personal Data only for the purposes described in this DPA and as further documented in Customer’s written instructions
- Not Process Customer Personal Data for any purpose other than as set forth herein, unless (a) Customer and HoopAI have agreed to additional written instructions, or (b) Processing is required by applicable law
- Promptly inform Customer if, in HoopAI’s opinion, an instruction infringes Applicable Data Protection Laws
4. Personnel
4.1 Reliability
4.1 Reliability
4.2 Need-to-Know Access
4.2 Need-to-Know Access
4.3 Confidentiality
4.3 Confidentiality
5. Security of Processing
5.1 Security Measures
5.1 Security Measures
5.2 Administrative Safeguards
5.2 Administrative Safeguards
- Documented information security policies reviewed and updated at least annually
- Security awareness training for all personnel with access to Customer Personal Data
- Background checks for employees in accordance with applicable law
- Incident response procedures and a designated incident response team
- Vendor risk management for all Sub-processors
5.3 Technical Safeguards
5.3 Technical Safeguards
- Encryption of Customer Personal Data in transit (TLS v1.2 or higher) and at rest (AES-256 CBC)
- Multi-factor authentication capabilities
- Intrusion detection and prevention systems
- Firewall protection and network segmentation
- Regular vulnerability scanning and patch management
5.4 Organizational Safeguards
5.4 Organizational Safeguards
- Role-based access controls operating on the principle of least privilege
- Physical security measures for data centers and office facilities
- Business continuity and disaster recovery plans
- Regular testing and evaluation of the effectiveness of security measures
5.5 Updates to Security Measures
5.5 Updates to Security Measures
6. Sub-processors
6.1 Authorization
6.1 Authorization
6.2 Notification of Changes
6.2 Notification of Changes
6.3 Objection Rights
6.3 Objection Rights
- Cease using the objected-to Sub-processor for Processing Customer Personal Data, or
- Take the corrective steps requested by Customer and proceed with the Sub-processor, or
- Enable Customer to terminate the affected portion of the Services without penalty
6.4 Sub-processor Requirements
6.4 Sub-processor Requirements
- Carry out adequate due diligence to ensure the Sub-processor is capable of providing the level of protection required by this DPA
- Enter into a written agreement with the Sub-processor imposing data protection obligations no less protective than those set out in this DPA
- Ensure that each Sub-processor is bound by the same obligations regarding Customer Personal Data as HoopAI
6.5 Liability
6.5 Liability
7. Data Subject Rights
7.1 Assistance with Requests
7.1 Assistance with Requests
- Right of access
- Right to rectification
- Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”)
- Right to restriction of processing
- Right to data portability
- Right to object
- Rights related to automated decision-making and profiling
7.2 Notification of Requests
7.2 Notification of Requests
7.3 Platform Tools
7.3 Platform Tools
| Tool | Function |
|---|---|
| Contact Export | Export all data associated with a contact in machine-readable format |
| Contact Deletion | Permanently delete a contact and all associated Personal Data |
| Conversation History | Access and export all conversation records for a Data Subject |
| Consent Management | View and manage consent records for marketing communications |
| Data Modification | Update or correct Personal Data within contact records |
8. Personal Data Breaches
8.1 Notification
8.1 Notification
8.2 Contents of Notification
8.2 Contents of Notification
- The nature of the Personal Data Breach, including where possible, the categories and approximate number of Data Subjects concerned, and the categories and approximate number of Customer Personal Data records concerned
- The name and contact details of HoopAI’s data protection officer or other contact point where more information can be obtained
- The likely consequences of the Personal Data Breach
- The measures taken or proposed to be taken by HoopAI to address the Personal Data Breach, including, where appropriate, measures to mitigate its possible adverse effects
8.3 Cooperation
8.3 Cooperation
8.4 No Acknowledgement of Fault
8.4 No Acknowledgement of Fault
9. Data Protection Assessments
9.1 Assistance
9.1 Assistance
9.2 Cooperation
9.2 Cooperation
- Providing information about HoopAI’s Processing activities, technical and organizational measures, and Sub-processors
- Assisting Customer in ensuring compliance with its obligations under Articles 35 and 36 of the GDPR (or equivalent provisions under other Applicable Data Protection Laws)
- Making available relevant documentation, including security certifications and audit reports
10. Deletion or Return of Customer Personal Data
10.1 Technical Means
10.1 Technical Means
10.2 Post-Termination
10.2 Post-Termination
- Return a complete copy of all Customer Personal Data to Customer in a commonly used, machine-readable format, and/or
- Delete all Customer Personal Data, including all existing copies, unless applicable law requires storage of the Customer Personal Data
10.3 Archived Data
10.3 Archived Data
10.4 Confirmation
10.4 Confirmation
11. Audit Rights
11.1 Right to Audit
11.1 Right to Audit
11.2 Audit Process
11.2 Audit Process
- Conducted no more than once per calendar year, unless required by a supervisory authority or following a Personal Data Breach
- Carried out during normal business hours with reasonable advance notice (at least 30 days)
- Subject to reasonable confidentiality obligations
- Conducted in a manner that minimizes disruption to HoopAI’s operations
- At Customer’s expense, unless the audit reveals material non-compliance by HoopAI
11.3 Remote Audits
11.3 Remote Audits
- SOC 2 Type II audit reports or equivalent third-party certifications
- Results of penetration tests (summary form)
- Written responses to reasonable audit questionnaires
- Remote access to relevant documentation and records
12. Restricted Transfers
12.1 Standard Contractual Clauses
12.1 Standard Contractual Clauses
12.2 Data Privacy Framework
12.2 Data Privacy Framework
12.3 Alternative Transfer Mechanisms
12.3 Alternative Transfer Mechanisms
12.4 Supplementary Measures
12.4 Supplementary Measures
13. No Selling of Customer Personal Data
Customer retains all rights, title, and interest in and to Customer Personal Data. HoopAI shall not sell, rent, lease, or otherwise make available Customer Personal Data to any third party except as expressly authorized in the Agreement or as instructed by Customer. HoopAI shall not retain, use, or disclose Customer Personal Data for any purpose other than for the specific purpose of performing the Services specified in the Agreement, or as otherwise permitted by Applicable Data Protection Laws.14. Amendment
HoopAI reserves the right to update or modify this DPA from time to time to reflect changes in Applicable Data Protection Laws or HoopAI’s Processing activities. HoopAI shall provide Customer with at least 14 days’ prior written notice of any material changes to this DPA. Customer’s continued use of the Services after the effective date of any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated DPA. If Customer does not agree to the changes, Customer may terminate the affected Services in accordance with the Agreement.Exhibit A — Details of Processing
Parties
| Role | Entity |
|---|---|
| Data Exporter (Controller) | Customer, as identified in the Agreement |
| Data Importer (Processor) | HoopAI, Inc., a company incorporated in the State of Delaware, with offices in Dallas, Texas, United States |
| Contact for Data Protection | privacy@hoopai.com |
Processing Details
| Element | Description |
|---|---|
| Subject Matter | Provision of the Services as described in the Agreement, including CRM, marketing automation, AI-powered features, communications, payment processing, and related functionality |
| Nature of Processing | Collection, recording, organization, structuring, storage, adaptation, retrieval, consultation, use, disclosure by transmission, combination, restriction, erasure, and destruction |
| Purpose of Processing | To provide, maintain, and improve the Services, including facilitating Customer’s use of the HoopAI platform for customer relationship management, communications, marketing, automation, and payments |
| Duration | For the term of the Services Agreement, plus the post-termination data retention period specified in Section 10 |
| Frequency of Processing | Regular and repeating, on a continuous basis for the duration of the Agreement |
Categories of Data Subjects
| Category | Description |
|---|---|
| Customer personnel | Employees, agents, contractors, and representatives of Customer who access the HoopAI platform |
| Businesses contracting with Customer | Business entities and their representatives whose data Customer manages through the Services |
| End users | Individuals whose Personal Data is entered into, stored within, or transmitted through the platform by Customer, including contacts, leads, website visitors, calendar participants, payment payers, and AI agent interaction participants |
Categories of Personal Data
| Category | Examples |
|---|---|
| Identity data | Full name, email address, phone number, mailing address, company name, job title |
| Communication data | Email content, SMS/MMS messages, chat transcripts, call recordings, voicemail |
| Calendar data | Appointment details, booking form responses, participant information |
| Financial data | Transaction amounts, billing information, last four digits of payment card, invoices |
| Behavioral data | Website activity, engagement metrics, workflow execution logs, consent records |
| AI interaction data | Conversation transcripts with AI agents, intent data, actions taken |
| Any other Personal Data | Any additional Customer Personal Data provided by Customer or its end users through the Services |
Retention
Customer Personal Data is retained for the duration of the Services Agreement plus the post-termination period described in Section 10. Customer may delete Personal Data at any time using the platform’s built-in tools.Appendix I — Technical and Organizational Security Measures
HoopAI implements and maintains the following technical and organizational measures to protect Customer Personal Data:Encryption
| Measure | Details |
|---|---|
| Encryption at rest | AES-256 CBC encryption for all stored Customer Personal Data |
| Encryption in transit | TLS v1.2 or higher (SSL/HTTPS) for all data transmissions |
Confidentiality
| Measure | Details |
|---|---|
| Endpoint protection | Enterprise endpoint detection and response (EDR) deployed across all workstations and servers |
| Access controls | Role-based access control (RBAC) enforcing the principle of least privilege |
| Cloud infrastructure | Hosted on AWS and Google Cloud with SOC 2 and ISO 27001 certifications |
| Personnel | Confidentiality agreements, background checks, and regular security training |
Availability and Resilience
| Measure | Details |
|---|---|
| Backup granularity | 5-minute backup granularity with point-in-time recovery capability |
| Redundancy | Geographically distributed data centers with automated failover |
| Business continuity | Documented disaster recovery and business continuity plans tested regularly |
Testing and Evaluation
| Measure | Details |
|---|---|
| Penetration testing | Annual third-party penetration testing |
| Vulnerability scanning | Regular automated vulnerability scans with timely remediation |
| Patch management | Structured patch management program for timely application of security updates |
User Identification and Authentication
| Measure | Details |
|---|---|
| Authentication tokens | Encrypted tokens for session management and API access |
| RBAC | Role-based access control at application and infrastructure levels |
| Password policy | Strong password requirements enforced across all accounts |
| MFA | Multi-factor authentication available for all user accounts |
Data Transmission Protection
| Measure | Details |
|---|---|
| Protocol | SSL/HTTPS enforced for all platform communications |
| Minimum standard | TLS v1.2 or higher required for all connections |
| API security | Authenticated and encrypted API endpoints |
Data Storage Protection
| Measure | Details |
|---|---|
| Encryption | AES-256 CBC encryption for all data at rest |
| Key management | Hardware security modules (HSMs) for cryptographic key management |
| Data segregation | Logical separation of customer data within multi-tenant architecture |
Physical Security
| Measure | Details |
|---|---|
| Data centers | AWS and Google Cloud managed facilities with SOC 2, ISO 27001, and physical access controls |
| Access | Biometric access controls, 24/7 surveillance, and security personnel at all data center locations |
Logging and Monitoring
| Measure | Details |
|---|---|
| Cloud logging | Google Cloud Operations Suite and AWS CloudWatch for infrastructure monitoring |
| Audit logs | Comprehensive audit logging of all administrative actions and data access events |
| SIEM | Security information and event management with 24/7 monitoring |
Configuration Management
| Measure | Details |
|---|---|
| Version control | All infrastructure and application configurations managed through version control |
| Standardized images | Hardened, standardized server images deployed across all environments |
| Change management | Documented change management procedures for all production changes |
IT Governance
| Measure | Details |
|---|---|
| Internal security | In-house security team responsible for security operations |
| MSSP SOC | Third-party managed security service provider (MSSP) Security Operations Center (SOC) |
| Policy review | Annual review and update of all information security policies |
Certifications
| Certification | Details |
|---|---|
| HIPAA | HIPAA Seal of Compliance for healthcare-related data processing |
Additional Measures
| Measure | Details |
|---|---|
| Data minimization | Processing limited to what is necessary for the specified purposes |
| Data quality | Mechanisms to ensure accuracy and currency of Customer Personal Data |
| Data retention | Automated retention policies with configurable deletion schedules |
| Accountability | Documented policies, procedures, and training to demonstrate compliance |
| Portability and erasure | Self-service export and deletion tools available to Customer |
Exhibit B — Jurisdiction-Specific Terms
The following jurisdiction-specific terms supplement this DPA and apply to the extent Customer Personal Data is subject to the data protection laws of the specified jurisdictions.Australia
Australia
- References to “Personal Data” include “personal information” as defined in the Australian Privacy Act
- HoopAI shall comply with the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) to the extent applicable to its role as a Processor
- HoopAI shall not transfer Customer Personal Data outside of Australia unless it has taken reasonable steps to ensure the recipient does not breach the APPs, or an exception under APP 8.2 applies
- In the event of a data breach that is likely to result in serious harm to any individual, HoopAI shall cooperate with Customer in complying with the Notifiable Data Breaches scheme under Part IIIC of the Australian Privacy Act
Brazil
Brazil
- References to “Personal Data” include “dados pessoais” as defined in the LGPD
- HoopAI, as the “operador” (operator), shall Process Customer Personal Data only in accordance with Customer’s documented instructions as the “controlador” (controller)
- HoopAI shall assist Customer in complying with Data Subject rights under Articles 17-22 of the LGPD
- HoopAI shall implement security measures in accordance with Article 46 of the LGPD
- International transfers of Customer Personal Data shall be conducted in compliance with Chapter V of the LGPD
Canada
Canada
- References to “Personal Data” include “personal information” as defined in PIPEDA
- HoopAI shall implement safeguards that are appropriate to the sensitivity of the Customer Personal Data
- HoopAI shall assist Customer in responding to access requests from individuals under Principle 9 of Schedule 1 to PIPEDA
- Customer acknowledges that Customer Personal Data may be Processed in the United States and consents to such transfer, subject to HoopAI maintaining adequate protections as described in this DPA
- HoopAI shall notify Customer of any breach of security safeguards involving Customer Personal Data that creates a real risk of significant harm to an individual
European Economic Area (EEA)
European Economic Area (EEA)
- Where Customer Personal Data is transferred from the EEA to HoopAI in a jurisdiction not deemed to provide an adequate level of data protection by the European Commission, the parties agree that the EU Standard Contractual Clauses (Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2021/914) shall apply as follows:
- Module Two (Controller to Processor) shall apply where Customer is a Controller and HoopAI is a Processor
- Module Three (Processor to Processor) shall apply where Customer is a Processor acting on behalf of a third-party Controller and HoopAI is a Sub-processor
- The SCCs shall be deemed completed as follows:
- Clause 7: The optional docking clause shall apply
- Clause 9(a): Option 2 (general written authorization) shall apply, with a prior notice period of 30 days
- Clause 11: The optional language shall not apply
- Clause 17: Option 1 shall apply, governed by the law of Ireland
- Clause 18(b): Disputes shall be resolved before the courts of Ireland
- Annex I of the SCCs shall be deemed completed with the information set out in Exhibit A of this DPA
- Annex II of the SCCs shall be deemed completed with the information set out in Appendix I of this DPA
Switzerland
Switzerland
- References to “Personal Data” include “personal data” as defined in the FADP
- The SCCs (as set forth in the EEA section above) shall also apply to transfers of Customer Personal Data from Switzerland, with the following modifications:
- References to the “GDPR” shall be interpreted as references to the FADP
- References to “EU,” “Union,” and “Member State” shall be interpreted as references to Switzerland
- The competent supervisory authority shall be the Swiss Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC)
- The governing law and forum shall be Switzerland
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
- References to the “GDPR” shall include the UK GDPR
- Where Customer Personal Data is transferred from the United Kingdom to HoopAI in a jurisdiction not deemed to provide an adequate level of data protection, the International Data Transfer Addendum to the EU Standard Contractual Clauses (as issued by the UK Information Commissioner’s Office) shall apply
- The competent supervisory authority shall be the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
- References to applicable law shall include the laws of England and Wales
United States
United States
- For purposes of the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018, as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act of 2020 (“CCPA”), HoopAI is a “service provider” and Customer is a “business”
- HoopAI shall not sell or share Customer Personal Data as those terms are defined under the CCPA
- HoopAI shall not retain, use, or disclose Customer Personal Data for any purpose other than providing the Services, or as otherwise permitted by the CCPA
- HoopAI shall not combine Customer Personal Data with Personal Data that HoopAI receives from or on behalf of another person or collects from its own interaction with the Data Subject, except as permitted by the CCPA
- HoopAI shall comply with applicable obligations under the CCPA and grant Customer the same level of privacy protection as required by the CCPA
- HoopAI shall notify Customer if it determines it can no longer meet its obligations under the CCPA
- To the extent Customer Personal Data is subject to other U.S. state privacy laws (including but not limited to the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act, Colorado Privacy Act, Connecticut Data Privacy Act, Utah Consumer Privacy Act, Texas Data Privacy and Security Act, Oregon Consumer Privacy Act, Montana Consumer Data Privacy Act, and other applicable state laws), HoopAI shall Process Customer Personal Data in accordance with the applicable requirements of such laws
- HoopAI shall assist Customer in responding to consumer rights requests under applicable state privacy laws
- HoopAI shall implement and maintain reasonable security practices and procedures appropriate to the nature of the Customer Personal Data
Contact
For questions about this Data Processing Agreement, contact us at:- Email: privacy@hoopai.com
- Address: HoopAI, Inc., Attn: Data Protection, Dallas, Texas, United States