DATA PROCESSING AGREEMENT (DPA)
Effective Date: 2026
Operated by
HOODS HUB PRIVATE LIMITED
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
This Data Processing Agreement (“DPA”) forms part of the WhitePanther™ Master Terms of Service (“Agreement”) between:
HOODS HUB PRIVATE LIMITED
(“WhitePanther”, “Processor”)
and
The entity using the WhitePanther™ platform
(“Customer”, “Controller”).
- PURPOSE & SCOPE
This DPA governs the Processing of Personal Data by WhitePanther on behalf of the Customer in connection with the WhitePanther™ platform.
This DPA applies where WhitePanther acts as a Data Processor under:
- The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), where applicable
- Applicable Indian data protection laws
- Other relevant data protection regulations
This DPA applies only to Personal Data processed by WhitePanther in its role as Processor.
- DEFINITIONS
For purposes of this DPA:
- Personal Data means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person.
- Processing means any operation performed on Personal Data.
- Controller means the entity determining the purposes and means of Processing.
- Processor means the entity Processing Personal Data on behalf of the Controller.
- Sub-Processor means a third party engaged by the Processor to Process Personal Data.
- Cloud Provider Data means email or file content stored directly within third-party cloud accounts (e.g., Gmail, Google Drive) that is not stored by WhitePanther.
- ROLES OF THE PARTIES
3.1 Customer as Controller
The Customer acts as Data Controller for:
- Email content
- Marketing contact lists
- Screen recording metadata
- Time logs
- Payment-related metadata
- Any Personal Data uploaded to or generated through the platform
The Customer is responsible for:
- Determining lawful basis for Processing
- Providing required notices
- Ensuring data accuracy
- Ensuring lawful use of the platform
3.2 WhitePanther as Processor
WhitePanther shall:
- Process Personal Data only on documented instructions from the Customer
- Process data solely to provide the services under the Agreement
- Not sell, rent, or resell Personal Data
- Not use Customer Personal Data for advertising
- Not use Gmail or cloud-provider content for AI model training
WhitePanther does not determine the purposes of Customer data Processing.
- CLOUD PROVIDER DATA ARCHITECTURE
WhitePanther integrates with third-party providers, including:
- Google LLCÂ (Gmail, Drive integrations)
- Razorpay Software Private Limited
- PhonePe Private Limited
Important Clarification:
- Email bodies and attachments remain within the Customer’s Gmail account.
- Files remain stored in the Customer’s Google Drive.
- WhitePanther does not store copies of such content.
- WhitePanther maintains only encrypted metadata references where necessary for workflow continuity.
Cloud Provider Data remains under the Customer’s control and subject to the provider’s security framework.
- SUBJECT MATTER, DURATION & NATURE OF PROCESSING
Processing occurs:
- For the duration of the Agreement
- Until termination and expiration of retention obligations
Nature of Processing includes:
- Account administration
- Email drafting support
- Marketing campaign orchestration
- Screen recording facilitation (stored in Customer-controlled storage)
- Manual time tracking
- Subscription billing integration
- Platform support and analytics
Processing is limited to what is necessary to provide services.
- TYPES OF PERSONAL DATA
May include:
- Names
- Email addresses
- Phone numbers
- Organization details
- Billing information
- Transaction identifiers
- IP addresses
- Usage logs
- User-generated content
WhitePanther does not intentionally Process special categories of data unless explicitly provided by the Customer.
- CONFIDENTIALITY
WhitePanther ensures that:
- Personnel authorized to process Personal Data are bound by confidentiality obligations.
- Access is restricted on a need-to-know basis.
- Administrative access is monitored and controlled.
- TECHNICAL & ORGANIZATIONAL SECURITY MEASURES
WhitePanther maintains an Information Security Management System (ISMS) aligned with ISO/IEC 27001 principles.
Security measures include:
- Encryption in transit (TLS)
- Encryption at rest
- Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
- Secure authentication and token management
- Logging and audit trail mechanisms
- Environment segregation (development, staging, production)
- Secure development lifecycle practices
- Risk assessment and mitigation procedures
- Incident response procedures
Payment security includes tokenization handled by regulated payment processors.
WhitePanther does not store CVV or full card numbers.
- SUB-PROCESSORS
Customer provides general authorization for WhitePanther to engage Sub-Processors.
WhitePanther shall:
- Enter into appropriate contractual safeguards with Sub-Processors
- Impose data protection obligations consistent with this DPA
- Remain responsible for Sub-Processor compliance
A Sub-Processor list is maintained and available upon request.
- INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS
Where Personal Data is transferred outside the Customer’s jurisdiction:
- Appropriate safeguards shall be implemented
- Contractual protections shall apply
- Transfers shall align with GDPR principles where applicable
Cloud-provider-hosted data remains governed by the respective provider’s transfer framework.
- DATA SUBJECT RIGHTS
WhitePanther shall reasonably assist the Customer in fulfilling obligations related to:
- Access
- Rectification
- Erasure
- Restriction
- Portability
- Objection
The Customer remains responsible for responding to Data Subject requests.
- PERSONAL DATA BREACH
In the event of a confirmed Personal Data breach affecting Customer-managed data stored within WhitePanther systems:
WhitePanther shall:
- Notify the Customer without undue delay
- Provide available details
- Cooperate in remediation efforts
WhitePanther is not responsible for breaches caused by:
- Customer misconfiguration
- Cloud provider infrastructure failures
- Compromised user credentials
- Third-party systems outside WhitePanther’s control
- AUDIT & INFORMATION RIGHTS
Upon reasonable written request:
- WhitePanther may provide information regarding its security practices.
- Security summaries or certifications may be shared.
WhitePanther is not required to disclose confidential internal security documentation or allow unrestricted on-site audits unless legally required.
- DATA RETENTION, DELETION & RETURN
Upon termination:
- Customer may request export of Personal Data stored within WhitePanther systems.
- WhitePanther shall delete or anonymize Personal Data after applicable retention periods.
- Encrypted backups may temporarily retain data for disaster recovery purposes.
Cloud-provider-hosted data must be managed directly by the Customer.
- LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
Liability under this DPA is subject to the limitations and exclusions set forth in the Master Terms of Service.
- GOVERNING LAW & JURISDICTION
This DPA is governed by the laws of India.
Jurisdiction: Courts of Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
- CONTACT
For data protection or compliance inquiries:
customersupport@whitepanther.email
HOODS HUB PRIVATE LIMITED
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India