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This category provides frameworks for handling sensitive information across jurisdictions like the European Union, United States, and Canada. It includes specialized templates such as the HIPAA Business Associate Agreement for healthcare data and the California Resident Notice at Collection for CPRA compliance. Employment and account management records fall here, but generic commercial contracts reside in the main Business category.

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Basecamp Subprocessors by Basecamp
This document provides a comprehensive list of third-party subprocessors utilized by Basecamp to operate its services. It details the function of each subprocessor and specifies their location, ensuring transparency regarding personal data processing and GDPR compliance.
Updated 17 Oct 2025
US
7. Privacy Policies - GitHub Subprocessors
This document outlines GitHub's authorized subprocessors who process customer and personal data for its Enterprise customers. It provides details on each subprocessor's name, description of processing activities, and their corporate and processing locations. The list is governed by the GitHub Data Protection Agreement and is updated periodically.
Updated 17 Oct 2025
US
Privacy Policy by Basecamp
This Privacy Policy outlines how 37signals LLC collects, uses, secures, and discloses user data across its various products like Basecamp and HEY. It details the types of information gathered, user rights regarding their data, and practices concerning data retention and international transfers. The policy emphasizes that user data is never sold and explains the company's approach to legal requests for information.
Updated 17 Oct 2025
Portugal
Consultancy Agreement (Portugal) by Seedsummit
This Consultancy Agreement template outlines the terms and conditions for an independent consultant providing advisory services to a company. It covers key aspects such as the scope of activity, rights and responsibilities, compensation, confidentiality, non-solicitation, intellectual property, and data protection. The template clarifies that the consultant is not an employee and provides optional clauses for defining project specifics and equity compensation.
Updated 17 Oct 2025
European Union
Data Protection Policy - Free Template for your Businesses
This Data Protection Policy outlines a company's commitment to safeguarding personal data and respecting individual privacy rights. It details how personal data is collected, processed, stored, and managed in compliance with various data protection laws, including GDPR, CCPA, PDPA, and Australia's Privacy Act. The policy also defines responsibilities for employees, contractors, and the Data Protection Officer, and outlines data subject rights.
Updated 17 Oct 2025
Anti Spam Policy by EasyLegalDocs
This document outlines an Anti-Spam Policy for a company, defining what constitutes spam and prohibiting the transmission of unsolicited commercial messages. It details the policy's scope, reporting procedures for violations, and the consequences for non-compliance, which include account termination. The policy also covers advertisements in message boards and newsgroups.
Updated 17 Oct 2025
Incapacitated Policy by Basecamp
This document outlines the process for managing a HEY for You account when the account owner is incapacitated or has died. It provides instructions for canceling billing, exporting data, or cancelling the account, depending on whether the requester has login credentials or legal authority. The process involves submitting specific legal documents for verification by HEY's support team.
Updated 17 Oct 2025
Acceptable Use Policies Github Active Malware Or Exploits (GitHub)
This document outlines GitHub's policy regarding active malware and exploits on its platform. It clarifies that using GitHub for unlawful attacks is prohibited, while also supporting the publication of dual-use content for security research. The policy details conditions under which content might be restricted and provides an appeals process for users.
Updated 17 Oct 2025
Privacy Policies Github Subprocessors (GitHub)
This document outlines GitHub's authorized third-party subprocessors and internal subsidiaries that process customer and personal data for its Enterprise services. It details the types of processing performed and the locations involved. The list also explains GitHub's notification policy for new subprocessors and provides contact information for inquiries related to data processing under the GitHub Data Protection Agreement.
Updated 17 Oct 2025

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