SHIPMANX – Data Processing Agreement
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1. Parties and Roles
This Data Processing Agreement ("DPA") forms part of the agreement between the Customer ("Controller") and GLOB M ("Processor") for the SHIPMANX service. The Controller determines the purposes and means of the processing; the Processor processes Personal Data only on the Controller's documented instructions.
[Counsel: insert legal entity names, registered addresses and the incorporation-by-reference clause.]
2. Subject Matter, Duration, Nature and Purpose
- Subject matter: provision of the SHIPMANX logistics platform.
- Duration: the term of the subscription plus any agreed retention period.
- Nature and purpose: hosting, storage, processing and transmission of shipment, document and account data to operate the service.
[Counsel: insert the retention schedule and the deletion-on-termination terms.]
3. Categories of Data Subjects and Personal Data
Data subjects may include the Controller's employees, customers and suppliers. Categories of Personal Data include:
- account data: name, email address, company name, phone number;
- operational data: shipment and logistics records, documents and notes that may name individuals;
- technical data: IP address, browser type and usage analytics.
[Counsel: insert any special-category data terms, if applicable.]
4. Processor Obligations
- Process Personal Data only on documented instructions from the Controller.
- Ensure persons authorised to process the data are bound by confidentiality.
- Implement appropriate technical and organisational security measures (see Section 6).
- Assist the Controller in responding to data-subject requests, including the self-service export and erasure tools provided in the SHIPMANX account area.
- Delete or return Personal Data at the end of the provision of services, subject to legal retention requirements.
[Counsel: insert breach-notification timelines and the point of contact.]
5. Sub-processors
The Controller authorises the engagement of the sub-processors listed below. The Processor remains liable for a sub-processor's performance and will give notice before adding or replacing one.
- Payment processing: Paddle
- Hosting infrastructure: [Counsel: insert provider]
- Analytics and email delivery: [Counsel: insert providers]
[Counsel: insert the sub-processor change-notice window and objection process.]
6. Security Measures
- encrypted connections (HTTPS);
- restricted database access and role-based permissions;
- multi-factor authentication for account access;
- audit and activity logging of security-relevant actions.
[Counsel: insert any certifications or audit rights.]
7. International Data Transfers
Where Personal Data is transferred outside the Controller's jurisdiction, the parties rely on an appropriate transfer mechanism.
[Counsel: insert the standard contractual clauses or adequacy reference.]
8. Audits and Inspections
The Processor will make available the information necessary to demonstrate compliance and allow for audits, subject to reasonable notice and confidentiality.
[Counsel: insert audit frequency and cost allocation.]
9. Liability and Term
[Counsel: insert the liability cap, governing law and the signatures block.]
10. Contact
Questions about this DPA can be sent to support@shipmanx.com.