Privacy & Security

Data Processing Agreement

ReviewerZero offers a Data Processing Agreement (DPA) for institutional customers and organizations that require formal data processing terms. Our DPA is based on the Common Paper DPA Standard Terms Version 1.1, providing a clear and standardized framework for data protection.

Overview

The DPA establishes ReviewerZero as a Processor (or Subprocessor when you act as a Processor) handling Customer Personal Data on your behalf. Key provisions include:

  • Processing instructions - We only process data as instructed by you
  • Subprocessor management - Approved list with 10 business day notice for changes
  • Security incident response - Notification within 72 hours of becoming aware
  • Audit rights - Information and reports available upon request
  • Data deletion - Return or delete data at DPA expiration

CCPA Provisions

For customers subject to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

  • ReviewerZero operates as a service provider as defined under CCPA
  • We receive Personal Data only to provide the Service
  • We do not sell or share Customer Personal Data
  • We do not retain, use, or disclose data except as necessary for the Service

Approved Subprocessors

We maintain transparency about the third-party services that may process your data:

Infrastructure & Hosting

SubprocessorPurpose
Railway.comApplication hosting and deployment
Amazon Web Services (AWS)Cloud infrastructure, file storage, email delivery, document processing
Google Cloud Platform (GCP)AI services and image analysis

AI & Machine Learning Services

SubprocessorPurpose
Modal.comMachine learning model hosting and execution
Perplexity AIAI-powered search and research
OpenAILarge language model services
AnthropicLarge language model services
Google (Gemini)Large language model services
RoboflowComputer vision and image analysis
Pangram LabsText analysis services
OpenRouterAI model routing and aggregation

Authentication & Identity

SubprocessorPurpose
Google OAuthUser authentication

Payments & Billing

SubprocessorPurpose
StripePayment processing
AutumnSubscription and billing management

Monitoring & Analytics

SubprocessorPurpose
SentryError monitoring and performance tracking
PostHogProduct analytics

Background Processing

SubprocessorPurpose
Trigger.devBackground job processing

CRM & Marketing

SubprocessorPurpose
HubSpotCustomer relationship management

Search & Data Services

SubprocessorPurpose
Exa.aiWeb search services
OpenAlexAcademic metadata services
CrossrefCitation and DOI services

Communication & Scheduling

SubprocessorPurpose
Cal.comMeeting scheduling

Development & Operations

SubprocessorPurpose
GitHubSource code management and CI/CD
Vercel Edge ConfigConfiguration management

Document Processing

SubprocessorPurpose
DatalabDocument parsing

Data Processing Details

Categories of Data Subjects

  • Customer's end users or customers

Categories of Personal Data

  • Contact information (email, phone number, address)
  • Professional or biographic information (resume, CV)

Nature and Purpose of Processing

ActivityDescription
Receiving dataCollection, accessing, retrieval, recording, data entry
Holding dataStorage, organization, structuring
Using dataAnalysis, consultation, testing, automated decision making
Protecting dataRestricting, encrypting, security testing
Erasing dataDestruction and deletion

Processing Duration

Data is processed as long as required to:

  • Conduct the processing activities instructed by you
  • Comply with applicable laws

International Data Transfers

EEA Transfers

For transfers from the European Economic Area:

  • We implement EU Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
  • Module Two (Controller to Processor) or Module Three (Processor to Subprocessor) as applicable
  • Governing law: Belgium
  • 10 business day notice for subprocessor changes

UK Transfers

For transfers from the United Kingdom:

  • We implement the UK Addendum to EU SCCs
  • Governing law: England and Wales

Swiss Transfers

For transfers where Swiss law applies:

  • References to GDPR amended to Swiss Federal Data Protection Act
  • Swiss Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner as supervisory authority

Security Measures

ReviewerZero implements commercially reasonable security measures to protect Customer Personal Data:

  • Encryption in transit (TLS 1.3) and at rest (AES-256)
  • Access controls and authentication
  • Regular security audits and penetration testing
  • Incident response procedures
  • Employee security training

For details, see our Privacy and Security documentation.

Audit Rights

Customers have the right to audit ReviewerZero's compliance with the DPA:

  • Security reports - Available upon written request (confidential)
  • Due diligence responses - Annual questionnaire responses available
  • Compliance records - Maintained for 3 years after DPA expiration

All audit requests should be directed to support@reviewerzero.ai.

Data Deletion

During the Agreement

  • Customers can delete their data at any time through the Service
  • Deletion requests are processed promptly

At DPA Expiration

  • Data is returned or deleted at customer instruction
  • Deletion certification available upon request
  • Data may be retained only if required by applicable law

Subprocessor Change Notifications

We provide at least 10 business days written notice before adding or replacing subprocessors. You have 30 days after notice to object to changes. If you object, we'll work in good faith to resolve your concerns.

Requesting a DPA

To request a Data Processing Agreement:

  1. Contact us at support@reviewerzero.ai
  2. Provide your organization details
  3. We'll prepare a customized Cover Page
  4. Both parties sign to execute the agreement

What's Included

The DPA consists of:

  • Cover Page - Customized with your organization details and any specific terms
  • Standard Terms - Common Paper DPA Standard Terms Version 1.1
  • Annexes - Data processing details, security measures, and subprocessor list

Standard Contractual Clauses

For international transfers, we incorporate:

  • EEA SCCs - European Commission's 2021 Standard Contractual Clauses
  • UK Addendum - ICO's International Data Transfer Addendum

Liability

  • Liability is subject to the terms of the main service agreement
  • The DPA does not limit liability for individual data protection rights
  • EEA SCCs and UK Addendum violations are not subject to liability caps

Contact

For DPA-related inquiries: