Data Processing Agreement

Terms governing the processing of personal data on behalf of Quantum Flow clients.

Effective Date: 2nd February 2025  |  Last Updated: 1st April 2025

This Data Processing Agreement ("Agreement") forms part of the contractual framework between Quantum Flow Technologies Private Limited and its affiliated entities ("Quantum Flow", "we", "us", or "our") and our customers, partners, or counterparties ("Customer") where Quantum Flow processes personal data on behalf of the Customer.

This Agreement is intended to comply with applicable data protection laws, including but not limited to GDPR, UAE data protection regulations, and other relevant privacy frameworks, where applicable.

1. Scope and Purpose

This Agreement applies where Quantum Flow acts as a data processor or service provider and processes personal data on behalf of the Customer in connection with the provision of services.

Personal data shall be processed only for the purposes defined in the underlying service agreement and in accordance with documented instructions from the Customer, unless otherwise required by applicable law.

2. Definitions

Personal Data means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person.

Processing means any operation performed on personal data, including collection, storage, use, disclosure, or deletion.

Data Subject means the individual to whom the personal data relates.

Applicable Data Protection Laws means all laws and regulations governing the processing of personal data that apply to the parties.

3. Roles and Responsibilities

The Customer acts as the data controller and determines the purposes and means of processing.

Quantum Flow acts as the data processor and processes personal data solely on documented instructions from the Customer.

Quantum Flow does not determine the independent use of personal data unless explicitly agreed in writing.

4. Nature of Processing

Depending on the services provided, Quantum Flow may process personal data relating to:

Processing activities may include hosting, transmission, monitoring, analytics, support services, and operational management.

5. Confidentiality

Quantum Flow ensures that all personnel authorized to process personal data are subject to confidentiality obligations, whether contractual or statutory, and receive appropriate data protection training.

6. Security Measures

Quantum Flow implements appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorized disclosure, or access.

These measures may include, where appropriate:

Security measures are reviewed and updated as necessary to reflect evolving risks and standards.

7. Sub-Processors

Quantum Flow may engage trusted sub-processors to perform specific processing activities, such as infrastructure providers, analytics platforms, or communication tools.

Quantum Flow ensures that any sub-processor is subject to data protection obligations that provide a level of protection equivalent to this Agreement.

A list of sub-processors may be provided upon reasonable request.

8. International Data Transfers

Where personal data is transferred outside the country of origin, Quantum Flow ensures that appropriate safeguards are in place, including contractual protections or other lawful transfer mechanisms, in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

9. Data Subject Rights

Quantum Flow will assist the Customer, where reasonably possible, in responding to requests from data subjects to exercise their rights, including access, correction, deletion, or restriction of processing, as required by law.

10. Data Breach Management

Quantum Flow maintains procedures to detect, respond to, and investigate personal data breaches.

In the event of a personal data breach affecting Customer data, Quantum Flow will notify the Customer without undue delay and provide relevant information to support compliance with legal obligations.

11. Data Retention and Deletion

Quantum Flow will retain personal data only for as long as necessary to provide the services or as required by applicable law.

Upon termination of services, Quantum Flow will delete or return personal data in accordance with the Customer's instructions, unless retention is required by law.

12. Audits and Compliance

Quantum Flow will make available reasonable information necessary to demonstrate compliance with this Agreement and applicable data protection laws, subject to confidentiality and security considerations.

Audit rights, if any, shall be exercised in a manner that does not unreasonably disrupt Quantum Flow's operations.

13. Liability

Each party's liability under this Agreement shall be subject to the limitations and exclusions set out in the underlying service agreement, unless otherwise required by applicable law.

14. Governing Law

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the governing law specified in the underlying contract between the parties.

15. Contact Information

If you have any questions related to this Data Processing Agreement or data protection practices, please contact us via our Contact Us section.