Data Processing Agreement (DPA)
Effective Date: March 7, 2026
This Data Processing Agreement ("DPA") is entered into between TerryTrilla LLC ("Processor") and the Customer using TerryTrilla's services in a business or organizational capacity ("Controller"), and forms part of the Terms of Service.
1. Definitions
- "Personal Data" means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person as defined under GDPR Art. 4(1)
- "Processing" has the meaning given in GDPR Art. 4(2)
- "Data Subject" means the individual to whom Personal Data relates (e.g., the Controller's employees or students)
- "Sub-processor" means any third party engaged by TerryTrilla to process Personal Data on behalf of the Controller
- "GDPR" means Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament
2. Scope and Nature of Processing
2.1 Subject Matter
TerryTrilla processes Personal Data on behalf of the Controller solely for the purpose of providing the educational SaaS platform services described in the Terms of Service.
2.2 Categories of Data Subjects
- Employees, staff, or agents of the Controller
- Students or learners enrolled by the Controller
2.3 Categories of Personal Data
- Names and email addresses
- Learning progress and course completion data
- Usage analytics and access logs
- Payment information (processed by sub-processors)
3. Obligations of TerryTrilla (Processor)
TerryTrilla agrees to:
- Process Personal Data only on documented instructions from the Controller, including for cross-border transfers
- Ensure that authorized personnel are bound by confidentiality obligations
- Implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures (Art. 32 GDPR)
- Not engage new Sub-processors without prior written consent or general authorization from the Controller
- Assist the Controller in fulfilling Data Subject rights requests (access, deletion, portability, etc.)
- Assist the Controller in conducting Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) where applicable
- Delete or return all Personal Data upon termination of services, at the Controller's choice
- Make available all information necessary to demonstrate compliance and cooperate with audits, subject to the following conditions: audits may be conducted no more than once per calendar year, require a minimum of 30 days prior written notice, must be conducted during normal business hours, and are subject to reasonable confidentiality obligations
4. Sub-Processors
TerryTrilla maintains a list of authorized Sub-processors, available upon request at [email protected]. Current Sub-processors include:
| Sub-Processor | Purpose | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Stripe, Inc. | Payment processing | United States |
| Amazon Web Services | Cloud hosting | United States / EU |
TerryTrilla will notify the Controller of any intended changes to Sub-processors and provide an opportunity to object.
5. International Data Transfers
Where Personal Data is transferred outside the EU/EEA, TerryTrilla ensures appropriate safeguards are in place, including:
- Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) pursuant to EU Commission Decision 2021/914
- Sub-processor agreements incorporating equivalent transfer mechanisms
6. Security Measures
TerryTrilla implements the following technical and organizational measures (Art. 32 GDPR):
- Encryption of Personal Data in transit (TLS 1.2+) and at rest (AES-256)
- Access controls with role-based permissions and multi-factor authentication
- Regular security assessments and vulnerability testing
- Incident response procedures and breach notification protocols
- Employee training on data protection and security
7. Data Breach Notification
In the event of a Personal Data breach, TerryTrilla will notify the Controller without undue delay and no later than 72 hours after becoming aware of the breach. Notification will include:
- Nature of the breach and categories/volume of data affected
- Contact details of the Data Protection contact
- Likely consequences and measures taken to address the breach
8. Controller's Obligations
The Controller represents and warrants that:
- It has a valid legal basis for providing Personal Data to TerryTrilla
- It has provided all required notices to Data Subjects
- Its instructions to TerryTrilla comply with applicable data protection law
9. Term and Termination
This DPA remains in effect for the duration of the service agreement. Upon termination, TerryTrilla will delete or return all Personal Data within 30 days, unless retention is required by law.
10. Governing Law
This DPA is governed by the laws of the State of Wyoming, United States, with GDPR compliance obligations governed by EU law to the extent applicable.
11. Contact and Execution
To execute this DPA or for questions:
- Email: [email protected]
- Mail: TerryTrilla LLC, 30 N Gould St, Ste R, Sheridan, WY 82801, USA
Business customers may request a signed DPA for their records.
Annex I — Description of Processing Activities
A. List of Parties
| Controller | Processor | |
|---|---|---|
| Name | As identified in the Controller's account | TerryTrilla LLC |
| Address | As provided at registration | 30 N Gould St, Ste R, Sheridan, WY 82801, USA |
| Contact | As provided at registration | [email protected] |
| Role | Controller | Processor |
B. Description of Transfer / Processing
Subject matter of processing:
Provision of educational SaaS platform services, including course delivery, user account management, learning progress tracking, and payment processing.
Duration of processing:
For the term of the service agreement plus any retention period required by applicable law.
Nature and purpose of processing:
- Hosting and managing user accounts
- Delivering course content and tracking learning progress
- Processing payments via sub-processors
- Providing customer support
- Generating usage analytics for platform improvement
Categories of Personal Data:
| Category | Examples |
|---|---|
| Identity data | Full name, username |
| Contact data | Email address |
| Account data | Password hash, account settings |
| Learning data | Course progress, completion records, assessment results |
| Payment data | Billing name, address (card details held by sub-processor) |
| Technical data | IP address, browser type, device identifiers, session logs |
Categories of Data Subjects:
- Employees, contractors, or agents of the Controller
- Students, learners, or end users enrolled by the Controller
Annex II — Technical and Organizational Security Measures
TerryTrilla LLC implements the following measures pursuant to Article 32 GDPR:
1. Data Encryption
| Measure | Detail |
|---|---|
| Encryption in transit | TLS 1.2 or higher for all data transmission |
| Encryption at rest | AES-256 encryption for stored personal data and backups |
| Key management | Encryption keys rotated regularly; stored separately from data |
2. Access Controls
| Measure | Detail |
|---|---|
| Authentication | Password policy enforced; multi-factor authentication available |
| Role-based access | Access to personal data limited to authorized personnel by role |
| Least privilege | Staff access granted on need-to-know basis only |
| Access logging | All access to production systems logged and monitored |
3. Infrastructure and Operations
| Measure | Detail |
|---|---|
| Cloud hosting | Data hosted on ISO 27001-certified infrastructure (AWS) |
| Backups | Automated daily backups with tested restoration procedures |
| Availability | Redundant infrastructure to minimize service interruptions |
| Patch management | Security patches applied on a regular schedule |
4. Incident Response
| Measure | Detail |
|---|---|
| Detection | Automated alerting for anomalous access patterns |
| Response plan | Documented incident response and breach notification procedures |
| Notification | Controller notified within 72 hours of confirmed breach per Art. 33 GDPR |
5. Personnel
| Measure | Detail |
|---|---|
| Confidentiality | All staff with data access bound by confidentiality obligations |
| Training | Staff receive data protection awareness training |
| Background checks | Conducted for personnel with access to production systems |
6. Vendor Management
| Measure | Detail |
|---|---|
| Sub-processor agreements | All sub-processors subject to DPA with equivalent obligations |
| Due diligence | Sub-processors assessed for security compliance before engagement |