Built for GDPR. By design and by default.

Slaeb is a European-built SaaS platform engineered from day one to meet the highest data protection standards. Whether you operate in the EU, the UK, the Caribbean, the United States or Asia, our platform helps you stay compliant and your customers’ trust intact.

Effective date
12 May 2026
Last updated
12 May 2026
Version
1.0
Governing law
Multi-jurisdiction
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01 Our commitment to data protection

Data protection is not a checkbox at Slaeb; it is a founding principle. As a European SaaS company serving SMEs across five regions, we know that the businesses we work with rely on us to handle personal data with the same care they apply to themselves.

This page is our public statement of compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (Regulation EU 2016/679), the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018. It complements our Privacy Policy and our Data Processing Agreement.

Privacy by design and by default — Every feature we build is reviewed for data-protection impact before it ships. Personal data is collected only when needed, retained only as long as required, and protected by appropriate technical and organisational measures.

02 Controller vs. processor — our two roles

Under GDPR, every party that handles personal data is either a controller (decides why and how data is processed) or a processor (handles data on behalf of a controller). Slaeb plays both roles, depending on the context:

Slaeb is the controller

For data we collect directly — account holders, prospects, website visitors, billing contacts, support requesters. Our Privacy Policy applies.

Slaeb is the processor

For data your organisation uploads into Slaeb — your employees in HRMS, your contacts in CRM, audit subjects in QHSE. Your organisation is the controller; we process on documented instructions under our DPA.

03 Legal bases for processing

For every processing activity, we identify and document a lawful basis as required by Article 6 of GDPR:

Lawful basis When we use it
Contract (Art. 6(1)(b))
Delivering the platform, processing payments, providing support to subscribers
Legal obligation (Art. 6(1)(c))
Keeping accounting records, responding to regulatory requests, tax compliance
Legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f))
Improving the platform, preventing fraud, securing systems, and internal reporting
Consent (Art. 6(1)(a))
Marketing emails, non-essential cookies, and optional analytics features

For special category data (Art. 9), we rely on explicit consent or on a legal basis under employment law — for example, when HRMS processes health data for sick-leave tracking on behalf of an employer.

04 Data subject rights — fully supported

Every person whose data we process — whether as controller or processor — has the rights set out in Chapter III of GDPR. We have workflows in place to handle each one within the regulatory deadline of one month.

Article 15 — Access

Receive a copy of all personal data we hold and information about how it's processed.

Article 16 — Rectification

Have inaccurate data corrected without undue delay.

Article 17 — Erasure

Have data deleted in qualifying circumstances ("right to be forgotten").

Article 18 — Restriction

Restrict processing while a complaint is being verified.

Article 20 — Portability

Receive your data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format.

Article 21 — Object

Object to processing based on legitimate interest or direct marketing.

Article 22 — Automated decisions

Not be subject to decisions based solely on automated processing; request human review.

Article 77 — Complaint

Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (CNIL, ICO, AP, etc.).

Where we are processor, requests should normally be addressed to the controller (your employer or the organisation that uploaded your data). We will support our customers in fulfilling them within the agreed timeframe.

05 Data Processing Agreement (DPA)

If you are a customer who processes personal data through Slaeb, you need a Data Processing Agreement with us, as required by Article 28 GDPR. Our DPA is integrated automatically into our standard subscription terms and includes:

  • Subject matter, duration, nature and purpose of processing
  • Types of personal data and categories of data subjects
  • Documented obligations and rights of the controller
  • Our commitments as processor (confidentiality, security, sub-processor management, audit rights, breach notification, return/deletion of data)
  • Standard Contractual Clauses for any international transfer

A signed copy of the DPA is available on request at info@slaeb.com. Enterprise customers can request a counter-signed version.

06 Sub-processors

We use a small number of carefully vetted sub-processors to deliver Slaeb. Every one is bound by a written contract with at least the same data-protection obligations we have to you, and is regularly reviewed.

Sub-processor Purpose Location Safeguard
Hostinger
Application & database hosting
European Union
GDPR (EU)
Stripe
Payment processing
EU / US
SCCs + DPF
OpenAI / Anthropic
AI feature processing
EU / US
SCCs + Zero Data Retention
Privacy-friendly analytics
Aggregated usage metrics
EU
GDPR (EU)

We notify customers of any new sub-processor at least 30 days in advance, giving them an opportunity to object on reasonable grounds.allowing them

07 Retention schedule

We apply the principle of storage limitation — personal data is kept only as long as it is needed, then anonymised or deleted.

Category Retention period Reason
Active customer data
Duration of the contract
Contract performance
Account data after termination
30 days
Recovery period, then deletion
Invoices and financial records
10 years (FR) / 6 years (UK)
Legal obligation
Support tickets
3 years
Quality & training
Server access logs
90 days
Security & abuse detection
Backups
30 days (rolling)
Business continuity
Marketing consent records
Until withdrawn + 3 years
Proof of consent
08 Security measures (Art. 32)

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to ensure a level of security appropriate to the risk:

  • Encryption — TLS 1.2+ in transit, AES-256 at rest for sensitive fields
  • Access control — role-based, least privilege, MFA for privileged accounts
  • Network security — firewalls, intrusion detection, DDoS protection
  • Application security — secure coding standards, code review, dependency scanning
  • Testing — annual penetration tests by independent firm, continuous vulnerability scanning
  • People — confidentiality agreements, security training, background checks for sensitive roles
  • Incident response — documented procedures, 24/7 on-call, post-mortem culture
  • Business continuity — daily backups, tested disaster recovery, geographic redundancy
09 International data transfers

We minimise transfers outside the EU/EEA wherever possible. When transfers are necessary, we use one of these safeguards as required by Chapter V of GDPR:

  • Transfers to countries with an adequacy decision (UK, Switzerland, Japan, South Korea, etc.)
  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) — 2021 EU version, plus the UK Addendum where relevant
  • Additional safeguards based on a Transfer Impact Assessment (TIA) for high-risk jurisdictions
  • EU-US Data Privacy Framework (DPF) for certified US providers
10 Breach notification

If a personal data breach occurs, we follow a strict notification protocol:

  • Within 72 hours of becoming aware, we notify the competent supervisory authority where there is a risk to data subjects
  • Without undue delay, we notify our affected customers (if they are controllers) so they can meet their own obligations
  • If the breach is likely to result in high risk, we notify affected individuals directly
  • A full post-incident report documents cause, impact and corrective measures
11 Our Data Protection Officer

While GDPR only requires the formal appointment of a DPO in specific cases, Slaeb maintains a dedicated Data Protection Officer as a sign of our commitment. Our DPO is independent, reports directly to senior management, and is your point of contact for any privacy question.

12 Frequently asked questions
Is Slaeb fully GDPR compliant?

Yes. Slaeb is built on GDPR principles, privacy by design and by default, lawful processing, data minimisation, security, and accountability. We maintain records of processing activities, conduct data protection impact assessments where required, and have a dedicated DPO.

Does Slaeb sign a Data Processing Agreement (DPA)?

Yes. Our DPA is included automatically in our subscription terms for every paid customer. A separately signed version is available on request at info@slaeb.com.

Where is my data stored?

Primary application data is hosted on European infrastructure (Hostinger EU data centres). Certain sub-processors (Stripe, Twilio, AI providers) may process data in the US under appropriate safeguards — Standard Contractual Clauses and where applicable the EU-US Data Privacy Framework.

How do I submit a Data Subject Access Request (DSAR)?

If you are an account holder, email info@slaeb.com. If your data is in Slaeb because your employer or another organisation uses our platform, please contact them first — they are the controller and we will support them in fulfilling your request.

Can I delete my data from Slaeb?

Yes. Account holders can request deletion at any time. We will delete or anonymise your data within 30 days, except where retention is legally required (e.g. invoicing). Backups are purged on their 30-day rolling cycle.

How do you handle AI processing of personal data?

AI features that process personal data run on providers contractually committed to zero data retention and no training on customer data. We disclose AI processing in our Privacy Policy and offer non-AI alternatives where feasible. See our Responsible AI Policy for full detail.

Do you have an EU representative under Article 27?

As a company established in the EU (Slaeb), we do not require an Article 27 representative. Our registered office serves as our establishment in the EU.

What happens to my data if Slaeb is acquired?

Any successor entity would be bound by the commitments in our Privacy Policy and DPA. We would notify customers in advance and give them the opportunity to export their data and cancel before the transfer takes effect.

Contact our Data Protection Officer

For any GDPR-related question, formal request or complaint.

 

DPO EMAIL: info@slaeb.com
 
Lead supervisory authority: CNIL (FR)
 
Other competent DPAs: ICO (UK)
 
Registered office: Immeuble EQUINOXES, 12 rue des Arts et Métiers, Lot Dillon Stade, Fort-de-France 97200, Martinique