Data Processing Agreement (DPA)

For customers requiring GDPR compliance

About This Agreement

This Data Processing Agreement ("DPA") supplements the Sleam Terms of Service and applies to customers who require formal data processing agreements for GDPR compliance.

Customers requiring formal DPA: To execute a formal DPA, please contact our legal team at contact@sleam.io

Key DPA Terms

Data Controller and Processor

  • Data Controller: Your organization (the Sleam customer)
  • Data Processor: Sleam Technologies
  • Sub-processors: Cloud infrastructure, Slack, Paddle (as listed below)

Personal Data Categories

  • Slack user identifiers and profile information
  • Cloud account metadata (no personal data from cloud workloads)
  • Usage and interaction data within Sleam
  • Support and communication records

Processing Purposes

  • Providing cloud cost optimization services
  • Delivering insights and recommendations via Slack
  • User authentication and access control
  • Service improvement and support

Data Subject Rights

  • Right of access to personal data
  • Right to rectification of inaccurate data
  • Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
  • Right to restrict processing
  • Right to data portability
  • Right to object to processing

Security Measures

Technical Safeguards

  • Encryption in transit (TLS 1.2+) and at rest (AES-256)
  • Multi-factor authentication for administrative access
  • Network segmentation and access controls
  • Regular security assessments and penetration testing

Organizational Measures

  • Staff training on data protection principles
  • Confidentiality agreements for all personnel
  • Incident response procedures
  • Regular compliance audits

Sub-processors

Sleam engages the following sub-processors to provide our services:

Sub-processorPurposeLocationSafeguards
Cloud Infrastructure ProviderHosting and infrastructureGlobalFormal DPA, SOC 2, ISO 27001
Slack TechnologiesUser authenticationUS/EUSlack DPA, SCCs
Paddle.comPayment processingUK/EUGDPR compliant, PCI DSS

We will notify customers 30 days in advance of any changes to our sub-processor list.

International Data Transfers

When personal data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure adequate protection through:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs): As approved by the European Commission
  • Adequacy Decisions: For transfers to countries with adequate protection
  • Binding Corporate Rules: Where applicable for sub-processors

Data Breach Notification

Notification Timeline

  • Sleam will notify customers of personal data breaches without undue delay
  • Initial notification within 24 hours of becoming aware
  • Detailed report within 72 hours including impact assessment
  • Regular updates until the incident is resolved

Notification Content

  • Nature of the breach and categories of data affected
  • Approximate number of data subjects affected
  • Likely consequences of the breach
  • Measures taken to address the breach

Data Retention and Deletion

Retention Periods

  • Personal data retained only as long as necessary for service provision
  • Account data deleted within 30 days of subscription termination
  • Backup data permanently deleted within 90 days
  • Some data may be retained longer for legal compliance

Deletion Process

  • Secure deletion using industry-standard methods
  • Certification of deletion provided upon request
  • Coordinated deletion from all systems and backups

Audit and Compliance

Audit Rights

  • Customers may request information about processing activities
  • Annual compliance reports available upon request
  • Third-party audit reports (SOC 2, ISO 27001) shared under NDA
  • On-site audits available for customers requiring formal compliance (costs apply)

Compliance Certifications

  • SOC 2 Type II certification (annual)
  • ISO 27001 compliance
  • GDPR compliance assessment
  • Regular penetration testing

Contact and Execution

To Execute This DPA

Customers requiring a formally executed DPA should contact our legal team:

Email: contact@sleam.io

Subject: "DPA Execution Request"

Include: Company name, contact details, and any specific requirements

Last updated: 6/26/2025
Version: 1.0
This DPA template is subject to final execution and may be modified during the negotiation process.