Data Processing Agreement

GDPR-compliant agreement governing Kolva's processing of personal data on behalf of customers.

Effective: March 1, 2026|Last updated: February 27, 2026|
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Definitions

For the purposes of this Data Processing Agreement ("DPA"): • "Controller" means the Customer who determines the purposes and means of processing personal data • "Processor" means Talentee LLC (Kolva), which processes personal data on behalf of the Controller • "Data Subject" means an identified or identifiable natural person whose personal data is processed • "Personal Data" means any information relating to a Data Subject • "Processing" means any operation performed on personal data (collection, recording, storage, use, disclosure, erasure) • "Sub-processor" means any third party engaged by the Processor to process Personal Data • "Data Protection Laws" means GDPR, CCPA, and any other applicable data protection legislation • "Standard Contractual Clauses" (SCCs) means the contractual clauses approved by the European Commission for international data transfers
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Scope and Purpose

This DPA applies to all Personal Data processed by Kolva on behalf of the Customer in connection with the Service. The Processor shall process Personal Data only: • As necessary to provide the Service as described in the Terms of Service • In accordance with the Controller's documented instructions • In compliance with applicable Data Protection Laws Categories of Data Subjects: • Customer employees and users (sales representatives, managers, administrators) • Customer's clients and prospects (business contacts) • End users of Customer's products or services (for HES/field service data) Types of Personal Data processed: • Identity data (names, job titles, photos) • Contact data (email, phone, address) • Location data (GPS coordinates during check-in/out) • Commercial data (visit notes, sales figures, client interactions) • Technical data (device info, IP addresses, usage logs) • Voice data (when using voice debrief features) Duration: Processing continues for the duration of the subscription agreement plus 90 days for data export, after which data is deleted.
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Obligations of the Processor

Kolva, as Processor, shall: • Process Personal Data only on documented instructions from the Controller, unless required by applicable law • Ensure that persons authorized to process Personal Data are bound by confidentiality obligations • Implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure security (Article 32 GDPR) • Not engage another processor without prior specific or general written authorization of the Controller • Assist the Controller in responding to Data Subject rights requests (access, rectification, erasure, portability) • Assist the Controller in ensuring compliance with security, breach notification, and impact assessment obligations • At the Controller's choice, delete or return all Personal Data upon termination of the Service • Make available all information necessary to demonstrate compliance and allow for audits • Immediately inform the Controller if an instruction infringes Data Protection Laws
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Sub-processors

The Controller provides general authorization for the Processor to engage Sub-processors, subject to the following conditions: Current Sub-processors: • Supabase (Postgres hosting, US) — Database storage and authentication • Vercel (US) — Application hosting and serverless functions • Stripe (US) — Payment processing • Resend (US) — Transactional email delivery • OpenAI (US) — AI language model processing • Anthropic (US) — AI language model processing • Inngest (US) — Background job orchestration The Processor shall: • Maintain an up-to-date list of Sub-processors at kolva.ai/legal/sub-processors • Notify the Controller at least 30 days before adding or replacing a Sub-processor • Impose data protection obligations on Sub-processors equivalent to those in this DPA • Remain fully liable for the acts or omissions of its Sub-processors The Controller may object to a new Sub-processor within 14 days of notification. If the objection cannot be resolved, the Controller may terminate the affected Service.
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Security Measures

The Processor implements the following technical and organizational measures: Technical Measures: • Encryption at rest (AES-256) and in transit (TLS 1.3) • Row-Level Security (RLS) at the database level • API authentication with hashed keys (SHA-256) • Automated vulnerability scanning and dependency updates • Secure development lifecycle (code review, testing, staging environments) • Network segmentation and firewall rules • Automated backups with point-in-time recovery • Multi-factor authentication for infrastructure access Organizational Measures: • Access control policies (principle of least privilege) • Employee security awareness training • Incident response procedures and team • Vendor security assessment program • Regular security audits and penetration testing • Data classification and handling procedures • Business continuity and disaster recovery plans
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Data Breach Notification

In the event of a Personal Data breach, the Processor shall: • Notify the Controller without undue delay, and no later than 48 hours after becoming aware of the breach • Provide the following information: — Nature of the breach, including categories and approximate number of Data Subjects affected — Name and contact details of the data protection officer or point of contact — Likely consequences of the breach — Measures taken or proposed to address the breach and mitigate adverse effects • Cooperate with the Controller in investigating and remediating the breach • Document all breaches, including facts, effects, and remedial actions taken • Not notify any third party about a breach without the Controller's prior written consent, unless required by law The Controller remains responsible for notifying supervisory authorities and Data Subjects where required under applicable law.
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International Data Transfers

Personal Data may be transferred to and processed in the United States. For transfers from the EEA, UK, or Switzerland, the parties agree to the following safeguards: • Standard Contractual Clauses (Module 2: Controller to Processor) as adopted by the European Commission Decision 2021/914 • UK International Data Transfer Addendum to the EU SCCs • Swiss data transfer mechanisms as required The Processor shall: • Implement supplementary measures where necessary (encryption, pseudonymization) • Conduct transfer impact assessments when required • Suspend transfers if safeguards can no longer be ensured • Cooperate with Data Subjects and supervisory authorities regarding data transfers The SCCs are incorporated by reference into this DPA and shall prevail in case of conflict with other provisions.
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Data Subject Rights

The Processor shall assist the Controller in responding to Data Subject requests, including: • Right of access (Article 15 GDPR) • Right to rectification (Article 16 GDPR) • Right to erasure (Article 17 GDPR) • Right to restriction of processing (Article 18 GDPR) • Right to data portability (Article 20 GDPR) • Right to object (Article 21 GDPR) The Processor shall: • Promptly forward any Data Subject request received directly to the Controller • Provide technical capabilities to assist with request fulfillment (data export, deletion tools) • Respond to Controller instructions regarding Data Subject requests within 5 business days • Not independently respond to Data Subject requests unless authorized by the Controller
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Audit Rights

The Controller has the right to audit the Processor's compliance with this DPA: • The Processor shall make available all information reasonably necessary to demonstrate compliance • The Controller (or an independent auditor) may conduct audits with 30 days' prior written notice • Audits shall be conducted during normal business hours and shall not unreasonably disrupt operations • The Controller shall bear the costs of audits (unless the audit reveals material non-compliance) • The Processor may satisfy audit requests by providing relevant certifications, audit reports (SOC 2 Type II), or compliance documentation • Audit results shall be treated as confidential information
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AI-Specific Processing

Where Personal Data is processed through AI features: • AI processing serves the legitimate purpose of providing the Service (briefings, analytics, predictions) • Personal Data sent to AI sub-processors (OpenAI, Anthropic) is transmitted via encrypted API calls • AI sub-processors do not retain Personal Data beyond the API request lifecycle • AI sub-processors do not use Customer Data to train their models (per their enterprise agreements) • AI-generated outputs may contain derived insights but not raw Personal Data • The Controller can disable AI features at any time through account settings • AI processing does not involve automated decision-making with legal effects (Article 22 GDPR)
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Term and Termination

This DPA: • Takes effect upon the Customer's acceptance of the Terms of Service • Remains in effect for the duration of the Service agreement • Survives termination of the Service agreement to the extent necessary for data deletion obligations Upon termination: • The Processor shall cease processing Personal Data (except as required for deletion) • At the Controller's choice, the Processor shall delete or return all Personal Data within 90 days • The Processor shall certify deletion in writing upon request • Backup copies shall be deleted within 30 days following primary data deletion
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Contact

Data Protection Officer: dpo@kolva.ai Legal inquiries: legal@kolva.ai Security inquiries: security@kolva.ai Talentee LLC Wilmington, Delaware, United States https://kolva.ai