Data Processing Agreement

Effective Date: Date of Acceptance

This Data Processing Agreement ("DPA") governs how Rosewood Software Systems Inc. processes personal data on behalf of operators who use the Services. This DPA forms part of and is incorporated into the Terms of Service. By using the Services, the Operator agrees to be bound by this DPA.

SECTION 1: PARTIES AND DEFINITIONS

This DPA is entered into between:

Data Controller (the "Operator"):
The business entity or individual who subscribes to Rosewood Services and enters tenant and third-party personal information into the platform. The Operator determines the purposes and means of processing personal data.

Data Processor ("Rosewood"):
Rosewood Software Systems Inc., a federally incorporated corporation under the Canada Business Corporations Act, Corporation Number 1776009-4, with its registered office at 375 University Avenue, Suite 3228, Toronto, Ontario, M5G 2J5, Canada.

This DPA forms part of and is incorporated into the Terms of Service. In the event of any conflict between this DPA and the Terms of Service with respect to the processing of personal data, this DPA shall prevail.

SECTION 2: DEFINITIONS

Personal Data: Any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person, including tenant names, addresses, contact information, lease details, and any other personal information entered into the Services by the Operator.

Processing: Any operation performed on Personal Data, including collection, storage, retrieval, use, disclosure, transmission, and deletion.

Data Subject: The natural person to whom Personal Data relates, including tenants, lienholders, and other third parties whose information is entered into the Services.

Sub-Processor: Any third party engaged by Rosewood to process Personal Data on behalf of the Operator.

Security Incident: Any unauthorized access, use, disclosure, modification, or destruction of Personal Data, or any breach of physical, technical, or administrative safeguards protecting Personal Data.

PIPEDA: The Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (Canada) and any successor legislation.

Services: The ParkNotice compliance software platform and any other products or services provided by Rosewood under the Terms of Service.

SECTION 3: SCOPE AND PURPOSE OF PROCESSING

3.1 Subject Matter

This DPA governs the processing of Personal Data by Rosewood on behalf of the Operator in connection with the delivery of the Services, specifically the generation of compliance notices, management of compliance workflows, and delivery of certified mail on behalf of the Operator.

3.2 Nature of Processing

Rosewood processes Personal Data solely to provide the Services to the Operator. Processing activities include:

  • Storing tenant records entered by the Operator
  • Generating compliance documents using tenant data
  • Transmitting mailing addresses to certified mail providers
  • Tracking delivery status and proof of service
  • Maintaining compliance audit trails and workflow records
  • Automating notice workflows through integrated platforms

3.3 Categories of Personal Data

  • Tenant full names
  • Tenant lot numbers and service addresses
  • Lease information and tenancy details
  • Notice history and compliance workflow records
  • Delivery addresses for certified mail
  • Lienholder names and contact information
  • Military status information where legally required

3.4 Categories of Data Subjects

Data Subjects include tenants of the Operator's mobile home park, lienholders, and any other third parties whose personal information is entered into the Services by the Operator.

3.5 Duration of Processing

Rosewood processes Personal Data for the duration of the Operator's active subscription and retains it for 7 years following account cancellation or termination, in accordance with the Rosewood Privacy Policy and applicable Canadian law.

SECTION 4: OPERATOR OBLIGATIONS

The Operator represents, warrants, and agrees that:

  • The Operator has a lawful basis under PIPEDA and applicable law to collect and process the Personal Data it submits to the Services, and to authorize Rosewood to process that data on its behalf.
  • The Operator has provided all required notices to Data Subjects and obtained all necessary consents or has another lawful basis for submitting Personal Data to the Services.
  • The Personal Data submitted to the Services is accurate, complete, and up to date to the best of the Operator's knowledge.
  • The Operator will use the Services only for lawful purposes and in compliance with applicable law.
  • The Operator will promptly notify Rosewood if it becomes aware of any unauthorized use of the Services or any Security Incident involving Personal Data.
  • The Operator is solely responsible for selecting the appropriate compliance workflows and document types for its specific legal circumstances.

SECTION 5: ROSEWOOD OBLIGATIONS AS DATA PROCESSOR

5.1 Instructions

Rosewood will process Personal Data only on documented instructions from the Operator, as set out in the Terms of Service and this DPA, unless required by applicable law to process data for other purposes.

5.2 Confidentiality

Rosewood will ensure that all personnel authorized to process Personal Data are subject to appropriate confidentiality obligations and are trained on applicable privacy requirements.

5.3 Security Measures

Rosewood will implement and maintain appropriate technical and organizational security measures including:

  • 256-bit encryption for data in transit and at rest
  • Access controls limiting Personal Data access to authorized personnel only
  • Secure server infrastructure with regular security monitoring
  • Documented security policies and incident response procedures

5.4 No Sale or Independent Use

Rosewood will not sell, rent, trade, or otherwise use Personal Data for any purpose other than providing the Services to the Operator.

5.5 Aggregated and Anonymized Data

Rosewood may use aggregated or fully anonymized data that cannot reasonably be used to identify any individual for the purpose of improving system performance and developing new features.

5.6 Assistance with Data Subject Rights

Rosewood will provide reasonable assistance to the Operator in responding to Data Subject requests for access, correction, or deletion of Personal Data, to the extent technically feasible and within the scope of the Services.

5.7 Assistance with Compliance Obligations

Rosewood will provide reasonable assistance to the Operator in meeting its obligations under PIPEDA, including obligations relating to security, breach notification, and privacy impact assessments.

SECTION 6: SUB-PROCESSORS

6.1 Authorized Sub-Processors

The Operator hereby provides general authorization for Rosewood to engage the following Sub-Processors:

Airtable Inc.

Processing activity: Database storage and compliance workflow tracking

Personal data shared: Tenant records, workflow data, notice history

Location: United States

Lob Inc.

Processing activity: Certified mail printing and physical delivery

Personal data shared: Tenant names and mailing addresses

Location: United States

Softr Inc.

Processing activity: Platform interface layer for operator access

Personal data shared: Tenant data displayed through platform UI

Location: United States

Make.com (Celonis SE)

Processing activity: Workflow automation and API integrations

Personal data shared: Tenant data in transit during automations

Location: United States and Germany

6.2 New Sub-Processors

Rosewood will provide the Operator with at least 30 days written notice before engaging any new Sub-Processor that will process Personal Data.

6.3 Sub-Processor Obligations

Rosewood will impose data protection obligations on each Sub-Processor that are no less protective than those contained in this DPA. Rosewood remains fully liable to the Operator for the acts and omissions of its Sub-Processors.

6.4 Cross-Border Transfers

All Sub-Processors listed above are located in the United States, with the exception of Make.com which is incorporated in Germany. By accepting this DPA, the Operator acknowledges and consents to the transfer of Personal Data to these jurisdictions.

SECTION 7: SECURITY INCIDENT NOTIFICATION

7.1 Notification Obligation

In the event that Rosewood becomes aware of a Security Incident involving Personal Data processed under this DPA, Rosewood will notify the Operator without undue delay and in any event within 72 hours of becoming aware of the incident.

7.2 Notification Content

The notification will include to the extent available:

  • A description of the nature of the Security Incident, including the categories and approximate number of Data Subjects affected
  • The categories and approximate volume of Personal Data records affected
  • The likely consequences of the Security Incident
  • The measures taken or proposed to address the Security Incident
  • Contact information for the Rosewood point of contact for further information

7.3 Operator Notification Responsibilities

The Operator is responsible for assessing whether notification to Data Subjects, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada, or any other regulatory authority is required under applicable law.

SECTION 8: DATA SUBJECT RIGHTS

Rosewood will promptly notify the Operator if it receives a request from a Data Subject exercising their rights under PIPEDA. Rosewood will not respond directly to Data Subject requests except at the documented direction of the Operator or as required by law.

The Operator is responsible for responding to Data Subject requests within the timeframes required by applicable law.

SECTION 9: DATA RETENTION AND DELETION

9.1 Retention During Service

Rosewood will retain Personal Data for the duration of the active subscription and for 7 years following cancellation or termination of the account.

9.2 Deletion on Request

Upon written request from the Operator following termination of the Services, and subject to any legal retention obligations, Rosewood will securely delete or anonymize the Operator's Personal Data within 90 days of receiving the written request.

9.3 Legal Retention Obligations

Rosewood may retain Personal Data beyond the requested deletion period where required by applicable Canadian law. Rosewood will notify the Operator of any such retention and the legal basis for it.

SECTION 10: AUDIT RIGHTS

Rosewood will make available to the Operator all information necessary to demonstrate compliance with this DPA and will allow for audits conducted by the Operator or a mandated third-party auditor.

Any audit must be conducted on at least 30 days notice, during normal business hours, and in a manner that minimizes disruption to Rosewood's operations. Audits may not be conducted more than once per calendar year unless a Security Incident has occurred.

SECTION 11: LIABILITY

Each party's liability under this DPA is subject to the limitations set out in the Terms of Service. Rosewood's total cumulative liability under this DPA shall not exceed the total subscription fees paid by the Operator in the twelve months preceding the event giving rise to the claim.

SECTION 12: GOVERNING LAW

This DPA is governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein, including PIPEDA. Disputes shall be resolved in accordance with the dispute resolution provisions of the Terms of Service.

SECTION 13: AMENDMENTS

Rosewood may update this DPA from time to time. Rosewood will provide at least 30 days written notice of material changes. Continued use of the Services after the effective date of any amendment constitutes acceptance of the updated DPA.

SECTION 14: RELATIONSHIP TO TERMS OF SERVICE

This DPA forms part of and supplements the Terms of Service. In the event of any conflict between this DPA and the Terms of Service with respect to the processing of Personal Data, this DPA shall govern.

SCHEDULE A: PROCESSING DETAILS SUMMARY

Subject matter of processing:
Compliance notice generation, workflow automation, and certified mail delivery for mobile home park operators.

Duration of processing:
Duration of active subscription plus 7 years following cancellation.

Nature and purpose of processing:
Storing, retrieving, using, and transmitting tenant personal information for the purpose of generating legally required compliance documents and delivering certified mail on behalf of the Operator.

Types of personal data:
Tenant names, addresses, lot numbers, lease information, notice history, lienholder information, and military status information where applicable.

Categories of data subjects:
Mobile home park tenants, lienholders, and other third parties whose information is entered into the Services by the Operator.

ENTERPRISE CUSTOMERS

For enterprise customers or operators who require a signed executable version of this DPA, please contact:
legal@rosewoodsystems.io

Rosewood Software Systems Inc.
Corporation No. 1776009-4
Incorporated under the Canada Business Corporations Act
Registered Office: Toronto, Ontario
legal@rosewoodsystems.io