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.