Table of Contents

Data Processing Agreement

Last Updated: March 1, 2026

GDPR Compliant: This Data Processing Agreement complies with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws.

1. Introduction

This Data Processing Agreement ("DPA") forms part of the Terms of Service between you ("Customer," "Controller," or "you") and Legacy ("Processor," "we," or "us").

This DPA governs the processing of Personal Data (as defined below) by Legacy on behalf of Customer in connection with the provision of our secure file transfer and beneficiary management Service.

By using the Service, you agree to the terms of this DPA. If you do not agree, you must not use the Service.

2. Definitions

The following terms have the meanings set out below:

Controller:

The entity that determines the purposes and means of processing Personal Data. In this DPA, the Customer is the Controller.

Processor:

The entity that processes Personal Data on behalf of the Controller. In this DPA, Legacy is the Processor.

Personal Data:

Any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person, as defined under applicable Data Protection Laws.

Data Subject:

An identified or identifiable natural person whose Personal Data is processed.

Data Protection Laws:

All applicable laws relating to data protection and privacy, including the GDPR, CCPA, and other similar legislation.

Processing:

Any operation performed on Personal Data, including collection, storage, use, disclosure, or deletion.

Sub-processor:

A third-party processor engaged by Legacy to process Personal Data on behalf of Customer.

3. Scope and Applicability

Applicability: This DPA applies to all processing of Personal Data by Legacy on behalf of Customer in connection with the Service.

Roles: Customer acts as Controller and determines the purposes and means of processing. Legacy acts as Processor and processes Personal Data only on behalf of and according to Customer's documented instructions.

Instructions: Customer's use of the Service, including uploading files and designating beneficiaries, constitutes documented instructions to Legacy to process Personal Data.

Compliance: Both parties agree to comply with all applicable Data Protection Laws.

4. Data Processing Details

Subject Matter

Processing of Personal Data for the purpose of providing secure file storage, beneficiary management, and access control services.

Duration

Processing will occur for the duration of the Service agreement and during the data retention period specified in our Privacy Policy.

Nature and Purpose

  • Storage and management of uploaded files
  • Processing beneficiary designations and access requests
  • Sending notifications and access codes
  • Maintaining activity logs
  • Processing payments and subscriptions

Types of Personal Data

  • Contact information (names, email addresses, phone numbers)
  • Account credentials
  • Profile information
  • File content and metadata
  • Payment information
  • Usage data and activity logs
  • Device and technical information

Categories of Data Subjects

  • Account holders (file owners)
  • Designated beneficiaries
  • Authorized users

5. Processor Obligations

Legacy, as Processor, agrees to:

  • Process only on instructions: Process Personal Data only on documented instructions from Customer, unless required by law.
  • Confidentiality: Ensure that persons authorized to process Personal Data are subject to confidentiality obligations.
  • Security: Implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure a level of security appropriate to the risk (see Section 7).
  • Sub-processors: Engage Sub-processors only with Customer's prior authorization and under a written contract imposing the same obligations as this DPA.
  • Data Subject rights: Assist Customer in responding to Data Subject requests to exercise their rights.
  • Breach notification: Notify Customer without undue delay upon becoming aware of a Personal Data breach.
  • Deletion: Delete or return Personal Data upon termination of services, unless required to retain it by law.
  • Audits: Make available to Customer all information necessary to demonstrate compliance with this DPA and allow for audits.

6. Sub-processors

Authorization: Customer authorizes Legacy to engage the Sub-processors listed below. We will notify Customer of any changes to Sub-processors at least 30 days in advance.

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Purpose: File storage and hosting infrastructure

Location: eu-north-1 (Stockholm, Sweden)

View AWS Privacy Policy →

Supabase

Purpose: Authentication and database services

Location: eu-central-2 (Zurich, Switzerland)

View Supabase Privacy Policy →

Stripe

Purpose: Payment processing

Location: Global

View Stripe Privacy Policy →

SendGrid

Purpose: Email delivery service

Location: United States

Objection Right: Customer may object to the engagement of a new Sub-processor within 14 days of notification. If Customer objects, we will work with you to find a solution or allow you to terminate the Service.

7. Security Measures

Legacy implements the following technical and organizational security measures:

Encryption

  • AES-256 encryption for data at rest
  • TLS 1.2+ for data in transit
  • Encrypted database storage

Access Controls

  • Role-based access control (RBAC)
  • Multi-factor authentication (MFA) available
  • Principle of least privilege
  • Regular access reviews

Monitoring and Logging

  • 24/7 security monitoring
  • Intrusion detection systems
  • Comprehensive activity logging
  • Regular security audits

Physical Security

  • SOC 2 compliant data centers
  • 24/7 physical security
  • Environmental controls

Incident Response

  • Documented incident response plan
  • Security incident team
  • Regular testing and updates

Personnel Security

  • Background checks for staff
  • Confidentiality agreements
  • Regular security training

8. Data Subject Rights

Legacy will assist Customer in fulfilling Data Subject requests to exercise their rights under Data Protection Laws, including:

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

Customer is responsible for responding to Data Subject requests. We will provide reasonable assistance, including providing access to relevant Personal Data within our systems, within 10 business days of Customer's request.

9. Data Breach Notification

Notification: Legacy will notify Customer without undue delay and in any event within 72 hours of becoming aware of a Personal Data breach affecting Customer's data.

Information Provided: The notification will include:

  • Description of the nature of the breach
  • Categories and approximate number of affected Data Subjects and records
  • Likely consequences of the breach
  • Measures taken or proposed to address the breach
  • Contact point for more information

Cooperation: We will cooperate with Customer and regulatory authorities in investigating and resolving the breach.

10. Audit and Inspection Rights

Customer has the right to audit Legacy's compliance with this DPA, subject to the following conditions:

  • Audits may be conducted once per year unless required more frequently by law
  • Customer must provide at least 30 days' notice
  • Audits must be conducted during business hours
  • Audits must not unreasonably interfere with our operations
  • Customer may use a qualified third-party auditor

Alternative: We may provide compliance certifications (e.g., SOC 2 reports) in lieu of an on-site audit.

11. Data Deletion

Upon termination of the Service or upon Customer's request, Legacy will:

  • Delete all Personal Data within 90 days
  • Certify deletion upon request
  • Return Personal Data to Customer if requested before deletion

Exceptions: We may retain Personal Data to the extent required by applicable law or for legitimate business purposes (e.g., backups, legal holds).

12. International Transfers

Personal Data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA), including the United States.

Transfer Mechanisms: For transfers from the EEA, we rely on:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission
  • Adequacy decisions (where applicable)
  • Other approved transfer mechanisms under GDPR

We ensure that all international transfers comply with applicable Data Protection Laws and provide an adequate level of protection.

13. Liability and Indemnification

Liability: Each party's liability under this DPA is subject to the limitations of liability set out in the Terms of Service.

Customer Indemnity: Customer will indemnify Legacy against claims arising from Customer's instructions that violate Data Protection Laws or this DPA.

Legacy Indemnity: Legacy will indemnify Customer against claims arising from Legacy's breach of this DPA or Data Protection Laws.

14. Term and Termination

This DPA will remain in effect for as long as Legacy processes Personal Data on behalf of Customer.

Upon termination:

  • Legacy will cease processing Personal Data
  • Customer may request return of Personal Data
  • Legacy will delete or anonymize all Personal Data (subject to legal retention requirements)

Sections that by their nature should survive termination will survive, including confidentiality, liability, and audit rights for claims arising before termination.

Contact Us

For questions about this DPA or data protection matters, please contact:

Legacy Data Protection Officer

Email: legal@legggacy.com

Address: Address available upon request. Contact: support@legggacy.com