Privacy Notice
Effective: 26 November 2025 • Last Updated: 26 November 2025
Data Controller
József Juhász (Hungarian private entrepreneur)
Katona József utca 14., Kecskemét, Hungary
Email: privacy@multicomply.com
1. Introduction
This Privacy Notice explains how József Juhász ("we", "us", "our") collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal data when you use the MultiComply GDPR compliance platform ("Service").
We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Hungarian data protection laws.
This Notice applies to:
- Visitors to multicomply.eu
- Registered users of the Service
- Customer contacts and billing representatives
- Data subjects whose information you process using our Service
2. Data Controller Identity
Data Controller:
József Juhász
Private Entrepreneur (Egyéni vállalkozó)
Katona József utca 14.
Kecskemét, Hungary
Contact for privacy inquiries:
Email: privacy@multicomply.com
Phone: +36 [Your phone number]
Data Protection Officer (DPO)
József Juhász holds professional DPO certification. However, under GDPR Article 37, a formal DPO appointment is not required because we do not engage in:
- Large-scale systematic monitoring of individuals; OR
- Large-scale processing of special categories of personal data
3. Personal Data We Collect
3.1 Account Registration Data
When you create an account, we collect:
| Data Category | Specific Data | Purpose | Legal Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Identity | Full name, job title, role | Account management, access control | Contract (Art. 6(1)(b)) |
| Contact | Business email, phone | Communication, account recovery | Contract (Art. 6(1)(b)) |
| Company | Company name, address, registration number, industry | Service provisioning, conflict checks | Contract (Art. 6(1)(b)) |
| Authentication | Password (hashed), login timestamp, IP | Security, fraud prevention | Contract (Art. 6(1)(b)) |
3.2 Billing & Payment Data
Note: We do NOT store full credit card numbers. Stripe handles all payment card data securely.
3.3 Service Usage Data
When you use the Service, we collect:
- Activity Logs: Login times, documents created, pages viewed, features used
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device type, operating system
- Performance: Page load times, error messages, API response times
3.4 Document Generation Data
IMPORTANT: We do NOT send your document content to any AI service. Document generation is purely template-based with mail-merge technology.
3.5 Cookies & Tracking
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
sb-access-token | Essential | Authentication (Supabase) | Session |
sb-refresh-token | Essential | Session persistence | 7 days |
language-preference | Functional | Remember language choice | 1 year |
_ga, _gid | Analytics (optional) | Google Analytics (if you consent) | 2 years / 24 hours |
Cookie Consent: We will ask for your consent before setting non-essential cookies. You can manage cookie preferences at any time via our Cookie Settings.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data under the following legal bases:
| Processing Activity | Legal Basis (GDPR Article 6) |
|---|---|
| Account management, service delivery | Contract performance (Art. 6(1)(b)) |
| Billing, invoicing, payment | Contract performance + Legal obligation (Art. 6(1)(c)) |
| Security monitoring, fraud prevention | Legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f)) |
| Service improvement, analytics | Legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f)) |
| Marketing emails (newsletters) | Consent (Art. 6(1)(a)) |
| International data transfers | Consent (Art. 6(1)(a)) + SCCs |
5. How We Use Your Personal Data
We use your personal data to:
Service Delivery
- Create and manage your account
- Authenticate your access to the Service
- Generate documents based on your form answers
- Store and version-control your generated documents
- Process DSAR submissions from your data subjects
- Calculate compliance scores and generate reports
- Provide NAIH audit preparation tools
Billing & Administration
- Process subscription payments
- Generate invoices and receipts
- Manage subscription renewals and cancellations
- Comply with Hungarian tax reporting obligations (7-year retention)
Communication
- Send transactional emails (password resets, account notifications)
- Respond to your support requests
- Send trial reminder emails and compliance alerts
- Send marketing emails (only if you opted in)
Security & Fraud Prevention
- Monitor login activity for suspicious behavior
- Prevent unauthorised access to accounts
- Detect and block automated bot attacks
- Investigate security incidents
6. Third-Party Data Processors
We engage the following third-party processors to help deliver the Service:
6.1 Supabase (Database & Hosting)
- Processor: Supabase Inc.
- Services: PostgreSQL database, authentication, file storage
- Data Processed: All user data, documents, form answers, activity logs
- Data Location:
- Primary: EU servers (Germany/Ireland)
- Backup: US servers (encrypted)
- Safeguards:
- Standard Contractual Clauses (EU Commission 2021/914, Module 2)
- Encryption at rest (AES-256) and in transit (TLS 1.3)
- ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type II certified
- Privacy Policy: supabase.com/privacy
6.2 Resend (Transactional Emails)
- Processor: Resend Labs Inc.
- Services: Email delivery (account notifications, password resets, DSAR verification)
- Data Processed: Recipient email address, name, email content
- Data Location: EU servers only
- Safeguards:
- EU-based infrastructure (no international transfers)
- TLS encryption for email delivery
- SPF, DKIM, DMARC authentication
- Privacy Policy: resend.com/legal/privacy
6.3 Processor List
Current full processor list: multicomply.eu/subprocessors
Changes to processors: We will notify you 30 days before adding new processors. You may object to new processors, and if we proceed despite your objection, you may terminate your subscription without penalty.
6.4 What We Do NOT Use
✅ No AI services
We do NOT send your data to Anthropic Claude, OpenAI, or any other AI service for document generation. All documents are created using template-based mail-merge technology.
7. International Data Transfers
7.1 Transfers Outside the EU
Supabase US Backup: While Supabase's primary servers are in the EU, backup replication occurs on US servers. This constitutes an international data transfer under GDPR Chapter V.
Safeguards in place:
- Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) – EU Commission Decision 2021/914, Module 2
- Supplementary measures:
- End-to-end encryption (AES-256)
- Pseudonymisation where feasible
- Access controls limiting US personnel access
- Transparency reports on government data requests
Legal basis: Your consent (GDPR Article 49(1)(a)) + SCCs
7.2 No Other International Transfers
- ✅ Resend: EU-only (no transfers)
7.3 Your Rights Regarding Transfers
You may:
- Withdraw consent to international transfers (may affect Service availability)
- Request a copy of the Standard Contractual Clauses
- Object to transfers (we will assess whether Service can be provided without transfers)
8. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes set out in this Notice:
| Data Category | Retention Period | Legal Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Account data | 2 years after last login | Legitimate interests (reactivation) |
| Billing records | 7 years after invoice date | Legal obligation (Hungarian tax law) |
| Generated documents | Until deletion OR 30 days after account closure | Contract performance |
| Activity logs | 3 years | Legitimate interests (security audits) |
| DSAR submissions | 3 years after completion | Legal obligation (GDPR accountability) |
| Support tickets | 2 years after closure | Legitimate interests |
| Marketing consent | Until consent withdrawn | Consent |
Deletion Process
- Automated deletion: Cron jobs delete expired data monthly
- Manual deletion: You can delete documents, ROPAs, DPIAs at any time via the Service
- Account closure: 30-day grace period to download data, then permanent deletion
Exceptions to Deletion
We may retain data longer if:
- Required by law (e.g., tax records, legal holds)
- Needed to defend legal claims (until statute of limitations expires)
- Anonymised for statistical purposes (no longer personal data)
9. Data Security Measures
We implement the following technical and organisational measures to protect your data (GDPR Article 32):
9.1 Technical Measures
Encryption:
- ✅ Encryption at rest (AES-256 for database, files)
- ✅ Encryption in transit (TLS 1.3 for all connections)
- ✅ Password hashing (bcrypt with salt)
Access Controls:
- ✅ Row-Level Security (RLS) policies in Supabase
- ✅ Role-based access control (admin/client/viewer roles)
- ✅ Multi-factor authentication (MFA) available
- ✅ Session timeout after 7 days of inactivity
Infrastructure:
- ✅ Daily automated backups (30-day retention)
- ✅ Disaster recovery plan (RTO: 4 hours, RPO: 24 hours)
- ✅ DDoS protection and rate limiting
- ✅ Security monitoring and intrusion detection
9.2 Limitations
No system is 100% secure. While we implement industry-standard security measures, we cannot guarantee absolute security. You acknowledge and accept the inherent risks of internet-based data transmission.
Your responsibilities:
- Use strong, unique passwords
- Enable MFA if available
- Do not share account credentials
- Report suspicious activity immediately
- Keep your devices secure
10. Your Rights Under GDPR (Articles 15-22)
As a data subject, you have the following rights:
10.1 Right of Access (Article 15)
- What: Obtain confirmation of whether we process your data and receive a copy
- How: Email privacy@multicomply.com with subject "Data Access Request"
- Timeline: Within 30 days (may extend to 60 days for complex requests)
- Cost: Free for first request; reasonable fee for excessive/repetitive requests
10.2 Right to Rectification (Article 16)
- What: Correct inaccurate or incomplete personal data
- How: Edit your profile in account settings OR email privacy@multicomply.com
- Timeline: Without undue delay (typically within 7 days)
10.3 Right to Erasure / "Right to be Forgotten" (Article 17)
- What: Request deletion of your personal data
- How: Email privacy@multicomply.com with subject "Data Erasure Request"
- Timeline: Within 30 days
- Limitations: We may refuse if we need the data to comply with legal obligations (e.g., 7-year invoice retention)
10.4 Right to Restriction of Processing (Article 18)
- What: Limit how we use your data (e.g., storage only, no active processing)
- When: Accuracy contested, processing unlawful, data needed for legal claims, objection pending
- Effect: We mark data as "restricted" and do not process (except storage or with your consent)
10.5 Right to Data Portability (Article 20)
- What: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format (JSON, CSV)
- How: Export via account settings OR email privacy@multicomply.com
- Format: JSON (structured), CSV (tabular), PDF (human-readable)
10.6 Right to Object (Article 21)
- What: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
- Effect: We must stop processing unless we demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds that override your interests
- Marketing emails: Unsubscribe link in every email (instant opt-out)
10.7 Rights Related to Automated Decision-Making (Article 22)
We do NOT conduct automated decision-making with legal effects or profiling. Template generation is automated but does NOT produce legal effects or significantly affect you, as documents must be reviewed by a lawyer before use.
10.8 Right to Withdraw Consent (Article 7(3))
- What: Withdraw consent for processing based on consent (e.g., marketing, international transfers)
- How: Click "unsubscribe" in emails OR email privacy@multicomply.com
- Effect: Immediate cessation of processing
- Note: Withdrawal does not affect lawfulness of processing before withdrawal
10.9 How to Exercise Your Rights
Email: privacy@multicomply.com
Subject Line: [Type of Request] (e.g., "Data Access Request")
Include: Your full name, email address registered with Service, description of request, proof of identity (if we cannot verify your account)
Response time: 30 days (may extend to 60 days for complex requests; we will notify you)
Refusal: If we refuse your request, we will explain why and inform you of your right to complain to NAIH.
11. Right to Lodge a Complaint
If you believe we have violated your data protection rights, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the supervisory authority:
Hungarian Supervisory Authority:
Nemzeti Adatvédelmi és Információszabadság Hatóság (NAIH)
National Authority for Data Protection and Freedom of Information
Address: Szilágyi Erzsébet fasor 22/C, H-1125 Budapest, Hungary
Phone: +36 (1) 391-1400
Email: ugyfelszolgalat@naih.hu
Website: naih.hu
When to complain:
- We refuse your data subject request without valid reason
- We fail to respond within legal timeframes
- You suspect a data breach that we did not notify you about
- You believe we process your data unlawfully
We encourage you to contact us first so we can attempt to resolve the issue directly. However, you have the right to complain to NAIH at any time.
12. Data Breach Notification
If we discover a personal data breach, we will:
12.1 Notification to NAIH (Article 33)
- Timeline: Within 72 hours of becoming aware of the breach
- Content: Nature of breach, categories and number of data subjects affected, likely consequences, measures taken
12.2 Notification to You (Article 34)
- When required: If the breach is likely to result in high risk to your rights and freedoms
- Timeline: Without undue delay
- How: Email to your registered address
- Content: Description in clear, plain language, contact point, likely consequences, measures to mitigate effects
12.3 Exceptions
We may NOT notify you if:
- Appropriate technical protection was applied (e.g., data was encrypted and keys not compromised)
- We took subsequent measures ensuring high risk no longer exists
- Notification would require disproportionate effort (we would publish on website instead)
13. Children's Privacy
Age restriction: The Service is NOT intended for children under 16 years old (14 in Hungary under Act CXII of 2011).
No knowing collection: We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided data to us, contact privacy@multicomply.com and we will delete it immediately.
Parental consent: If processing children's data is necessary for your business (e.g., school records), YOU are responsible for obtaining valid parental consent under GDPR Article 8.
15. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers offer "Do Not Track" (DNT) signals. We do not currently respond to DNT signals because there is no industry-wide standard for interpretation.
If you do not want to be tracked:
- Reject analytics cookies via our Cookie Settings
- Use browser privacy modes or ad blockers
- Disable JavaScript (may break Service functionality)
16. Changes to This Privacy Notice
16.1 When We Update
We may update this Privacy Notice to reflect:
- Changes in data processing practices
- New features or services
- Legal or regulatory requirements
- Feedback from users or NAIH
16.2 How We Notify You
- Material changes: 30 days' email notice + banner on website
- Minor changes: Updated "Last Updated" date + website posting
16.3 Material Changes Include
- New categories of personal data collected
- New purposes of processing
- New third-party processors
- Changes to international transfers
- Reductions in data subject rights
16.4 Your Rights
You may:
- Review updated Notice before it takes effect
- Object to changes (contact privacy@multicomply.com)
- Terminate your subscription if you disagree with material changes
Version history: multicomply.eu/privacy/changelog
17. Contact Us
Questions about this Privacy Notice or your data?
Privacy Inquiries
Email: privacy@multicomply.com
Subject: "Privacy Inquiry"
Data Subject Rights
Email: privacy@multicomply.com
Subject: [Request Type]
(e.g., "Data Access Request")
General Contact
József Juhász
Katona József utca 14.
Kecskemét, Hungary
info@multicomply.com
Complaint to DPA
BY USING THE SERVICE, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD THIS PRIVACY NOTICE AND AGREE TO THE COLLECTION, USE, AND DISCLOSURE OF YOUR PERSONAL DATA AS DESCRIBED HEREIN.
Document ID: MCOMPLY-PRIVACY-2026-01-01
Version: 1.0
Effective Date: 26 November 2025
Last Updated: 26 November 2025
GDPR Compliance: Articles 12-14 (Transparency), Articles 15-22 (Data Subject Rights), Article 32 (Security), Articles 33-34 (Breach Notification)