Data Processing Agreement
Effective Date: March 8, 2026 | Last Updated: March 8, 2026
This Data Processing Agreement ("DPA") forms part of the Terms of Service ("Agreement") between Skedron LLC ("Processor" or "Skedron") and the entity subscribing to the Service ("Controller" or "Customer").
This DPA applies to the processing of Personal Data that Customer submits to or collects through the Service on behalf of its clients ("Customer Data").
1. Definitions
- "Personal Data" means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person, as defined by applicable data protection laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act ("CCPA").
- "Processing" means any operation performed on Personal Data, including collection, recording, storage, retrieval, use, disclosure, combination, erasure, or destruction.
- "Data Subject" means the individual to whom Personal Data relates (i.e., the Customer's clients).
- "Sub-processor" means any third party engaged by Skedron to process Customer Data.
- "Security Incident" means any confirmed accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorized disclosure of, or access to Customer Data.
- "Service Provider" has the meaning given under the CCPA (Cal. Civ. Code § 1798.140(ag)).
2. Scope and Purpose of Processing
2.1 Categories of Data Subjects
Clients of the Customer's massage therapy, spa, or wellness business who book appointments or communicate with the business through the Service.
2.2 Categories of Personal Data
- Client name
- Client phone number
- Client email address (when provided)
- Appointment details (service, date, time, duration, price, status)
- Booking confirmation codes
- SMS message content and metadata (timestamps, delivery status)
2.3 Purpose of Processing
Skedron processes Customer Data solely to provide the Service as described in the Agreement, including:
- Scheduling and managing appointments
- Sending automated appointment notifications (confirmations, reminders, cancellations) via SMS
- Facilitating two-way SMS communication between Customer and Data Subjects
- Generating reports and analytics for Customer
- Providing the online booking widget for client self-service
2.4 Duration of Processing
Skedron will process Customer Data for the duration of the Agreement. Upon termination, Skedron will retain Customer Data for 90 days (to allow for data export), after which it will be permanently deleted.
3. Obligations of the Processor
3.1 Processing Instructions
Skedron will process Customer Data only on documented instructions from the Customer, as described in the Agreement and this DPA. Skedron will not process Customer Data for any purpose other than providing the Service, unless required by applicable law, in which case Skedron will inform the Customer before processing (unless prohibited by law from doing so).
If Skedron determines that a Customer instruction infringes applicable data protection law, Skedron will promptly inform the Customer and may suspend processing of the affected Customer Data until the Customer issues a lawful instruction.
3.2 Data Segregation and Minimization
Skedron maintains logical separation of Customer Data using unique organizational identifiers within a shared database infrastructure. Access controls within the application enforce that each Customer can only access, view, and manage its own data. Skedron will not intentionally combine, aggregate, or co-mingle Customer Data with data belonging to other customers or with Skedron's own data, except as necessary to provide the Service (e.g., infrastructure-level logs and error monitoring that may contain technical identifiers across tenants).
Skedron will limit processing of Customer Data to what is necessary, relevant, and proportionate to the purposes described in Section 2.3.
3.3 Confidentiality
Skedron ensures that all persons authorized to process Customer Data are bound by obligations of confidentiality, whether contractual or statutory, and have received appropriate training on data protection obligations.
3.4 Security Measures
Skedron implements and maintains appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect Customer Data against unauthorized or unlawful processing and against accidental loss, destruction, or damage, including:
- Encryption of data in transit (TLS 1.2+) and at rest (Google Cloud default encryption)
- Database access restricted to application services only; no public internet exposure
- Authentication via short-lived JWT tokens with 30-day maximum session limits
- Role-based access controls within the application
- Security updates applied as part of regular deployment cycles
- Error monitoring without personally identifiable information (Sentry with PII disabled)
- Idempotency controls to prevent duplicate operations
- A2P 10DLC registration for SMS compliance
- Automated daily database backups with point-in-time recovery (Google Cloud SQL)
Skedron will review and update these measures as reasonably necessary to address evolving security threats and industry practices.
3.5 Sub-processors
Customer authorizes Skedron to engage the following Sub-processors:
- Google Cloud Platform — Cloud hosting and database (United States)
- Telnyx — SMS delivery (United States)
- Postmark — Transactional email delivery (United States)
- Sentry — Error tracking (PII disabled; United States)
- Stripe — Payment processing for subscription billing (United States)
Skedron will notify the Customer at least 30 days before engaging a new Sub-processor by updating the list above and sending notice to the email address associated with the Customer's account. If the Customer objects to a new Sub-processor on reasonable data protection grounds, the Customer may notify Skedron in writing within 30 days. Skedron will make reasonable efforts to address the objection. If the objection cannot be resolved, the Customer may terminate the affected portion of the Service without penalty.
Skedron will impose data protection obligations on each Sub-processor through a written agreement that provides at least the same level of data protection as this DPA. Skedron remains responsible for the acts and omissions of its Sub-processors to the same extent Skedron would be liable if performing the services of each Sub-processor directly under this DPA, subject to the limitations of liability set forth in the Agreement.
4. CCPA Service Provider Obligations
To the extent the CCPA applies to Customer Data, Skedron certifies that it:
- Will not sell or share (as defined by the CCPA) Customer Data.
- Will not retain, use, or disclose Customer Data for any purpose other than providing the Service as specified in the Agreement, including for commercial purposes other than providing the Service.
- Will not retain, use, or disclose Customer Data outside of the direct business relationship between Skedron and the Customer.
- Will not combine Customer Data with personal information that it receives from or on behalf of another person or persons, or collects from its own interaction with consumers, except as permitted by the CCPA.
- Will comply with applicable obligations under the CCPA and grant the Customer the right to take reasonable and appropriate steps to ensure that Skedron uses Customer Data in a manner consistent with the Customer's obligations under the CCPA.
- Will notify the Customer if it determines that it can no longer meet its obligations under the CCPA.
5. Obligations of the Controller
Customer represents and warrants that:
- It has a lawful basis for collecting and sharing Personal Data with Skedron, including any required consents from Data Subjects.
- It has provided appropriate privacy notices to Data Subjects regarding the use of Skedron as a service provider, including disclosure of the categories of Personal Data collected and the purposes for which it is used.
- It will comply with all applicable data protection laws in its use of the Service, including the CCPA, TCPA, and any applicable state privacy laws.
- It has obtained proper consent from Data Subjects before sending SMS messages through the Service, in compliance with the TCPA and applicable state laws.
- Its processing instructions to Skedron comply with applicable law.
- It will not submit to the Service any data that it does not have the right to share, including protected health information (PHI) regulated by HIPAA, unless a separate Business Associate Agreement has been executed (which Skedron does not currently offer).
6. Data Subject Rights
6.1 Assistance
Skedron will provide reasonable assistance to the Customer in responding to Data Subject requests to exercise their rights under applicable data protection laws, including rights of access, correction, deletion, and data portability. Skedron will provide such assistance at no additional charge for requests that can be fulfilled using standard Service functionality (e.g., data export or deletion through the platform). For requests requiring significant manual effort beyond standard functionality, Skedron may charge reasonable fees based on time and resources, provided Skedron notifies the Customer of such fees in advance.
6.2 Direct Requests
If Skedron receives a request directly from a Data Subject regarding Customer Data, Skedron will promptly (and in no event later than 5 business days) redirect the Data Subject to the Customer and notify the Customer of the request. Skedron will not respond to Data Subject requests directly without Customer's authorization, unless required by law.
6.3 Deletion Requests
Upon receiving a verified deletion request from the Customer regarding a specific Data Subject, Skedron will delete the relevant Personal Data within 30 days, except where retention is required by applicable law. Skedron will confirm completion of the deletion in writing.
7. Security Incident Response
7.1 Notification
Skedron will notify the Customer of any confirmed Security Incident without undue delay and no later than 72 hours after becoming aware of the incident. Notification will include, to the extent reasonably known at the time:
- A description of the nature of the incident, including the attack vector if known
- The categories and approximate number of Data Subjects affected
- The categories of Personal Data affected
- The likely consequences of the incident
- Measures taken or proposed to address and mitigate the incident
- Contact information for further inquiries
If the full details are not available within 72 hours, Skedron will provide the information in phases without undue delay. Skedron will investigate suspected Security Incidents without undue delay and will not unreasonably delay confirming or denying whether a Security Incident has occurred.
7.2 Cooperation
Skedron will cooperate with the Customer and take reasonable steps to assist in the investigation, mitigation, and remediation of any Security Incident. Skedron will also provide reasonable assistance to the Customer in meeting the Customer's own breach notification obligations under applicable law.
7.3 Notification to Data Subjects
The Customer, as data controller, is responsible for determining whether and how to notify affected Data Subjects of a Security Incident. Skedron will not directly notify Data Subjects unless: (a) the Customer requests Skedron's assistance in doing so; (b) the Customer fails to respond to Skedron's Security Incident notification within 5 business days and applicable law requires notification to affected individuals; or (c) Skedron is independently required to do so by applicable law. In the case of (b), Skedron will make reasonable efforts to contact the Customer through alternative means before issuing any direct notification.
7.4 Unauthorized Disclosure Not a Security Incident
For clarity, an unsuccessful attempt or activity that does not compromise the security, confidentiality, or integrity of Customer Data is not a Security Incident (e.g., unsuccessful login attempts, pings, port scans, denial-of-service attacks that do not result in a breach).
8. Audits and Compliance Verification
8.1 Compliance Documentation
Skedron will, upon Customer's written request, provide reasonable documentation of its security practices and controls. If Skedron obtains third-party audit reports or certifications (such as SOC 2 Type II) in the future, Skedron will make such reports available to Customer subject to confidentiality obligations. Where such reports are available, they shall satisfy the Customer's audit rights under this Section for the period covered by the report.
8.2 Customer Audits
If compliance documentation does not address the Customer's reasonable concerns, Skedron will allow and contribute to audits, including inspections, conducted by the Customer or a third-party auditor mandated by the Customer, provided that:
- The Customer provides at least 30 days' written notice.
- Audits are conducted during normal business hours and no more than once per 12-month period.
- The auditor executes a confidentiality agreement acceptable to Skedron and the audit does not unreasonably disrupt Skedron's operations or compromise the security or privacy of other customers.
- The Customer bears all costs associated with the audit unless the audit reveals a material breach of this DPA by Skedron.
9. Data Transfers
All Customer Data is processed and stored within the United States. Skedron does not transfer Customer Data to other countries. All Sub-processors are based in or process data within the United States. If Skedron needs to transfer Customer Data outside the United States in the future, Skedron will notify the Customer and implement appropriate safeguards before any such transfer.
10. Return and Deletion of Data
10.1 During the Agreement
Customer may export or request deletion of Customer Data at any time during the term of the Agreement by contacting support@skedron.com. Skedron will provide data exports in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format.
10.2 Upon Termination
Upon termination of the Agreement, Skedron will:
- Continue to make Customer Data available for export for 90 days following termination.
- Permanently delete all Customer Data from active systems within 90 days following termination. Customer Data contained in encrypted backups will be purged as backups cycle out of retention in the ordinary course of Skedron's infrastructure provider's backup schedule, unless retention is required by applicable law.
- Upon request, provide written certification of deletion within 10 business days of completing the deletion.
10.3 Legal Hold Exception
Notwithstanding Sections 10.1 and 10.2, Skedron may retain Customer Data beyond the stated retention periods when required by applicable law, valid legal process, litigation hold, law enforcement preservation request, or regulatory investigation. Skedron will notify the Customer of any such retention requirement to the extent legally permitted. Skedron will resume normal deletion obligations once the legal hold or preservation requirement expires.
11. Law Enforcement and Legal Process
Customer acknowledges and agrees that Skedron may be required or permitted by applicable law to disclose Customer Data to law enforcement authorities, regulatory agencies, or pursuant to legal process. In such circumstances:
- Skedron will notify the Customer of any legal process requiring disclosure of Customer Data, unless notification is prohibited by law or court order, or where notification could compromise a law enforcement investigation.
- Skedron may suspend processing of Customer Data or restrict Customer's access to the Service during an active law enforcement investigation, where required by legal process or where continued access could compromise the investigation or result in destruction of evidence.
- Skedron will not be in breach of this DPA for any actions taken in good faith to comply with applicable law or valid legal process, including data preservation, disclosure, or account suspension.
For clarity, Skedron may also voluntarily report to law enforcement any suspected illegal activity — including suspected human trafficking, exploitation, or fraud — that Skedron becomes aware of in connection with the Service, even absent a subpoena or other legal process. Such reporting does not constitute a breach of this DPA or the confidentiality obligations herein.
12. 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: (a) fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation; (b) death or personal injury caused by negligence; or (c) any liability that cannot be limited by applicable law.
13. Governing Law
This DPA is governed by the laws of the State of Texas, consistent with the governing law provision of the Agreement. Disputes arising under this DPA are subject to the dispute resolution provisions of the Agreement, including the binding arbitration and class action waiver provisions.
14. Conflict and Precedence
In the event of any conflict between this DPA and the Agreement, this DPA shall prevail with respect to the processing of Customer Data. This DPA is incorporated into and forms part of the Agreement.
15. Contact
For questions about this DPA or to exercise any rights described herein, please contact:
- Email: privacy@skedron.com
- Entity: Skedron LLC
- Country: United States