Data Processing Agreement
This Data Processing Agreement (DPA) governs how GuestPass Plus processes personal data on behalf of our customers (data controllers) in compliance with applicable data protection laws.
Table of Contents
1. Introduction
This Data Processing Agreement ("DPA") forms part of the Terms of Service or other written or electronic agreement (the "Agreement") between GuestPass Plus ("Processor," "we," "us," or "our") and the customer identified in the Agreement ("Controller," "Customer," or "you") for the provision of our guest management services (the "Services").
This DPA reflects the parties' agreement regarding the processing of Personal Data in accordance with the requirements of applicable Data Protection Laws, including:
- California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA)
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) where applicable
- Other applicable privacy and data protection laws
By using our Services, you agree to be bound by this DPA. If the terms of this DPA conflict with the terms of the Agreement, this DPA shall control with respect to the processing of Personal Data.
2. Definitions
For purposes of this DPA, the following definitions apply:
- "Controller"
- The Customer who determines the purposes and means of processing Personal Data through the Services.
- "Processor"
- GuestPass Plus, which processes Personal Data on behalf of the Controller.
- "Sub-Processor"
- A third party engaged by the Processor to process Personal Data on behalf of the Controller.
- "Personal Data"
- Any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person, including but not limited to names, email addresses, phone numbers, and IP addresses.
- "Data Subject"
- The individual to whom Personal Data relates, such as guests, members, or staff.
- "Processing"
- Any operation performed on Personal Data, including collection, storage, use, disclosure, and deletion.
- "Data Protection Laws"
- All applicable laws relating to data protection and privacy, including CCPA/CPRA, GDPR, and other relevant regulations.
- "Security Incident"
- Any unauthorized access to, or acquisition, use, or disclosure of Personal Data.
3. Scope and Purpose of Processing
3.1 Subject Matter
The Processor will process Personal Data on behalf of the Controller solely to provide the Services as described in the Agreement. The processing is for the duration of the Agreement unless otherwise agreed in writing.
3.2 Nature and Purpose
The Processor processes Personal Data for the following purposes:
- Processing guest registrations and waiver signatures
- Generating and managing digital guest passes
- Verifying guest identity via SMS verification
- Facilitating guest check-ins at club facilities
- Sending transactional communications on behalf of the Controller
- Sending marketing communications (where authorized and consented)
- Generating analytics and reports for the Controller
- Storing waiver documents for liability protection
3.3 Categories of Data Subjects
Personal Data processed under this DPA relates to:
- Guests visiting the Controller's facilities
- Members of the Controller's organization
- Staff and administrators of the Controller
3.4 Types of Personal Data
| Category | Data Elements |
|---|---|
| Contact Information | Names, email addresses, phone numbers, mailing addresses |
| Identity Verification | Phone verification status, verification tokens (temporary) |
| Waiver Records | Signature names, signing timestamps, IP addresses, waiver acceptance |
| Visit Records | Check-in timestamps, guest pass codes, event registrations |
| Preferences | Marketing opt-in status for email and SMS |
| Technical Data | IP addresses, device information, usage logs |
4. Customer (Controller) Obligations
The Customer warrants and agrees that:
- It has all necessary rights and authority to provide Personal Data to the Processor
- It will comply with all applicable Data Protection Laws regarding its collection of Personal Data
- It will provide clear and conspicuous privacy notices to Data Subjects
- It has obtained all necessary consents for the processing described in this DPA
- Its instructions to the Processor will comply with applicable Data Protection Laws
- It will inform the Processor promptly of any changes affecting the processing of Personal Data
- It is responsible for the accuracy of Personal Data provided to the Processor
- It will use the Services only for lawful purposes
5. Processor Obligations
GuestPass Plus, as Processor, agrees to:
5.1 Processing Instructions
- Process Personal Data only in accordance with the Controller's documented instructions
- Inform the Controller if any instruction infringes applicable Data Protection Laws
- Not process Personal Data for any purpose other than as necessary to provide the Services
5.2 Confidentiality
- Ensure that personnel authorized to process Personal Data are bound by confidentiality obligations
- Limit access to Personal Data to personnel who need access to perform the Services
- Not disclose Personal Data to third parties except as permitted by this DPA
5.3 Security
Implement and maintain appropriate technical and organizational security measures as described in Section 7 and our Information Security Addendum.
5.4 Assistance
- Assist the Controller in responding to Data Subject requests
- Assist the Controller with data protection impact assessments where required
- Assist the Controller in meeting its obligations under Data Protection Laws
- Provide information necessary to demonstrate compliance with this DPA
6. Sub-Processors
6.1 Authorized Sub-Processors
The Controller authorizes the Processor to engage the following Sub-Processors for the purposes indicated:
| Sub-Processor | Purpose | Location | Data Processed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supabase (AWS) | Database hosting, storage, authentication | United States | All account and transaction data |
| Twilio | SMS verification services | United States | Phone numbers, verification codes |
| Resend | Transactional email delivery | United States | Email addresses, email content |
| GoHighLevel (Automator AI) | CRM and marketing automation | United States | Contact data, marketing preferences |
| Vercel | Application hosting, analytics | United States | Usage data, performance metrics |
6.2 Sub-Processor Requirements
The Processor shall:
- Maintain an up-to-date list of Sub-Processors on this page
- Impose data protection obligations on Sub-Processors no less protective than this DPA
- Remain liable for the acts and omissions of Sub-Processors
- Conduct due diligence on Sub-Processors' data protection practices
6.3 Changes to Sub-Processors
We will notify the Controller via email at least 30 days before engaging any new Sub-Processor. If the Controller objects to a new Sub-Processor on reasonable data protection grounds, the Controller may terminate the affected Services by providing written notice within 30 days of our notification.
7. Data Security
The Processor implements and maintains appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect Personal Data, including:
7.1 Technical Measures
- Encryption of data in transit using TLS 1.2 or higher
- Encryption of sensitive data at rest
- Multi-tenant architecture with logical data separation
- Access controls and role-based permissions
- Input validation and sanitization
- Rate limiting and abuse prevention
- Secure password hashing (bcrypt/argon2)
- Regular security updates and patching
7.2 Organizational Measures
- Employee security awareness training
- Access limited to personnel who need it
- Confidentiality agreements for all personnel
- Incident response procedures
- Regular security assessments
For complete details, see our Information Security Addendum.
8. Data Subject Rights
8.1 Processor Assistance
The Processor will assist the Controller in fulfilling its obligations to respond to Data Subject requests to exercise their rights under applicable Data Protection Laws, including:
- Right to access Personal Data
- Right to rectification of inaccurate data
- Right to erasure (deletion)
- Right to data portability
- Right to object to processing
- Right to restrict processing
- Right to withdraw consent
8.2 Request Handling
If the Processor receives a request directly from a Data Subject, the Processor will promptly redirect the request to the Controller unless prohibited by law. The Processor will not respond to Data Subject requests directly except at the Controller's instruction.
8.3 Controller Tools
The Services provide tools that enable the Controller to access, export, correct, and delete Personal Data. The Controller may use these tools to respond to Data Subject requests without Processor assistance.
9. Data Breach Notification
9.1 Notification
The Processor will notify the Controller without undue delay (and in any event within 72 hours) after becoming aware of a Security Incident affecting Personal Data processed on behalf of the Controller.
9.2 Notification Contents
Notification will include, to the extent available:
- Description of the nature of the Security Incident
- Categories and approximate number of affected Data Subjects
- Categories and approximate number of affected records
- Name and contact details of the Processor's contact person
- Likely consequences of the Security Incident
- Measures taken or proposed to address the Security Incident
9.3 Processor Obligations
Following a Security Incident, the Processor will:
- Take immediate steps to contain and mitigate the incident
- Cooperate with the Controller in investigating the incident
- Preserve evidence for forensic analysis
- Provide reasonable assistance to the Controller in meeting breach notification obligations
10. International Data Transfers
10.1 Processing Locations
Personal Data is primarily processed in the United States. The Processor will not transfer Personal Data to countries outside the United States without appropriate safeguards.
10.2 Transfer Mechanisms
For international transfers, the Processor relies on:
- Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by relevant authorities
- Data Privacy Framework certification where applicable
- Other lawful transfer mechanisms as required by applicable law
11. Audit Rights
11.1 Controller Audit Rights
Upon reasonable written request (no more than once per year), the Processor will make available to the Controller information necessary to demonstrate compliance with this DPA and allow for audits and inspections.
11.2 Audit Conditions
Audits are subject to:
- At least 30 days advance written notice
- Reasonable scope and timing agreed by both parties
- Execution of appropriate confidentiality agreements
- Controller bearing the costs of the audit
- Minimal disruption to Processor operations
11.3 Third-Party Certifications
The Processor may satisfy audit requests by providing copies of relevant third-party certifications, audit reports (e.g., SOC 2), or other evidence of compliance, at the Processor's discretion.
12. Data Deletion and Return
12.1 During the Term
The Controller may delete Personal Data at any time using the tools provided in the Services. Deleted data may be retained in backups for a limited period consistent with our retention policies.
12.2 Upon Termination
Upon termination of the Agreement, the Processor will:
- At the Controller's request, export Personal Data in a standard format
- Delete Personal Data within 30 days of termination or export request
- Certify deletion in writing upon Controller's request
- Instruct Sub-Processors to delete Personal Data
12.3 Exceptions
The Processor may retain Personal Data as required by applicable law, including retention of waiver records for liability protection purposes. Any retained data will continue to be protected in accordance with this DPA.
13. Term and Termination
This DPA shall remain in effect for the duration of the Agreement. The obligations in this DPA shall survive termination of the Agreement to the extent necessary to protect Personal Data that remains in the Processor's possession.
14. Liability
Each party's liability under this DPA is subject to the limitations of liability set forth in the Agreement. Nothing in this DPA limits either party's liability for violations of applicable Data Protection Laws to the extent such limitation is prohibited by law.
15. Contact Information
For questions about this Data Processing Agreement or to exercise any rights under this DPA, please contact us:
GuestPass Plus - Data Protection
Privacy: privacy@guestpassplus.com
Legal: legal@guestpassplus.com
DPA Requests: dpa@guestpassplus.com
Location: California, United States