Legal/Data Processing Addendum

Data Processing Addendum

Last updated: January 2026

Part 1: Processing of Personal Data by Next Gate Tech as a Controller

Preamble

Next Gate Tech processes personal information as a controller for individuals connected to clients, including employees, directors, and authorized representatives.

Key Contact Information:

A. Collected and Processed Personal Data

Next Gate Tech collects:

  • Professional identifiers (name, job title, email, phone)
  • Access credentials and authentication data
  • Technical information (IP address, browser type, OS version)
  • Billing and contact addresses
  • Event-related details

B. Cookie-Related Information

The platform automatically collects browsing data, including internet service provider information, website referrals, visit duration, and device specifications as detailed in the Cookie Policy.

C. Purposes and Legal Basis

Processing purposes include:

  1. Agreement performance and service delivery
  2. Communication management via contact forms
  3. Login credential issuance
  4. Log activity monitoring for incident management
  5. Application support services
  6. Infrastructure maintenance
  7. Customer relationship management
  8. Direct marketing solicitation (with opt-out rights)
  9. Event invitations
  10. Dispute and litigation management

Legal bases: Contractual necessity and legitimate business interests.

D. Recipients

Personal data may be shared with:

  • Next Gate Tech authorized staff
  • Telkea ICT SA (infrastructure operator)
  • Proximus Luxembourg S.A./Google Cloud (hosting)
  • Legal advisors and auditors
  • Third parties under confidentiality agreements
  • Government and judicial authorities

E. Retention

Data retention periods vary by purpose:

  • Contract performance data: Duration of agreement plus 10-year archival per commercial law
  • Login credentials: Agreement duration plus legal limitation periods
  • Invoices: Minimum 10 years
  • Direct marketing contacts: Agreement duration plus 3 years post-termination
  • Support/maintenance data: Agreement duration plus legal periods

F. Rights

Data subjects may exercise GDPR rights:

  • Access to personal data
  • Rectification of inaccurate information
  • Erasure requests
  • Processing restrictions
  • Objection to processing based on legitimate interests
  • Data portability (where applicable)

Contact: privacy@nextgatetech.com or Luxembourg's "Commission Nationale pour la Protection des Données"


Part 2: Processing of Personal Data by Next Gate Tech as a Processor

1. Definitions and Interpretation

Key terms align with GDPR definitions. "Personal Data Breach" means unauthorized access compromising data security, excluding unsuccessful attempts.

2. Data Protection Requirements

As processor, Next Gate Tech shall:

  • Process data only per client instructions and the Agreement
  • Ensure sub-processor confidentiality obligations
  • Implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures
  • Enable international data transfers using EU Standard Contractual Clauses
  • Provide audit access and compliance documentation
  • Assist with individual rights requests (referring to client)
  • Support data protection impact assessments
  • Notify clients of breaches promptly
  • Return/delete data upon termination (unless legally required to retain)

Clients authorize engagement of affiliated and third-party sub-processors per the maintained list.


Part 3: Details of Processing Activities as Processor

1. Data Processing Details

Subject Matter: Software provision under Agreement

Data Subject Categories:

  • Individuals in processed documentation
  • Individuals accessing the platform

Relevant Personal Data Types:

  • Contact details (name, professional address, email, phone, country)
  • Authentication data (user ID, activity logs, browser/OS information, IP address)

Processing Purpose:

  • Agreement performance and software feature delivery
  • Security incident management per client instructions

Duration: Agreement term plus necessary post-termination period for legal compliance


Part 4: Authorized Sub-Processors

Sub-ProcessorPurposeLocation
Next Gate Tech LtdSubsidiary performing identical processingUK
Auth0Identity management and authenticationIreland, Germany
Google CloudCloud hosting infrastructureGermany, Belgium
Google WorkspaceEmail, document storage, collaborationEurope
HubSpotCustomer relationship managementGermany
ZohoInvoicing systemLuxembourg