Data Processing Addendum (DPA)

Last updated: 15/12/2025

This DPA forms part of the Terms of Service between:

  • Customer (the entity purchasing/using RankScout), and
  • Bristol Website Design Ltd (Processor).

It applies where Bristol Website Design Ltd processes personal data on Customer's behalf in providing the Service.

1. Roles

  • Customer is the Controller of personal data included in Customer Data.
  • Bristol Website Design Ltd is the Processor.

2. Subject matter, duration, nature, and purpose

We process personal data to provide rank tracking, reporting, account administration, support, security, and billing-related service operations. Processing continues for the term of the agreement and deletion/return period.

3. Categories of data subjects and data

  • Data subjects: Customer's users; and any individuals whose personal data appears in Customer Data (if Customer includes such data).
  • Personal data: identifiers (name/email), technical logs, and any personal data included in Customer Data.

4. Processor obligations

We will:

  • process personal data only on Customer's documented instructions (including as necessary to provide the Service),
  • ensure confidentiality commitments for authorised personnel,
  • implement appropriate technical and organisational security measures,
  • assist with data subject requests where applicable and feasible,
  • notify Customer of personal data breaches without undue delay,
  • maintain records as required by law.

5. Subprocessors

Customer authorises subprocessors necessary to deliver the Service. Subprocessors may include (depending on configuration):

  • Stripe (payments)
  • Hosting: Hetzner and/or internal infrastructure
  • DataForSEO (if used)
  • Analytics tooling (e.g., Umami) hosted by us/our infrastructure
  • CDN/asset providers (as applicable)

We will make available an up-to-date subprocessor list (either in our Privacy Policy or a dedicated page) and will provide notice of material changes where required.

6. International transfers

Where transfers outside the UK/EEA occur, we will use appropriate safeguards (e.g., SCCs/UK Addendum) as required.

7. Deletion/return

Upon termination, we will delete or anonymise personal data within a reasonable time, unless retention is required by law.

8. Liability

Liability under this DPA follows the limitation of liability in the Terms, except where prohibited by law.