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|
1
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
2
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.
3
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
4
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.
5
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
6
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.
7
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.
8
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
9
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
10
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)
11
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
12
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