Sub-Processor Disclosure
GDPR Article 28 Transparency - All Third-Party Service Providers
Last Updated: January 30, 2026 | Version 1.0
What is a Sub-Processor?
Under GDPR Article 28, Data Processors (like Voxanne AI) must obtain written authorization before engaging sub-processors to handle personal data. We believe in transparency - below is our complete list of all vendors who access or process your data.
Why we use sub-processors: We use specialized vendors to deliver the best AI receptionist experience - voice infrastructure, transcription, database storage, and analytics. We carefully vet each vendor for GDPR compliance, security certifications, and data protection practices.
30-Day Notice for Changes
GDPR Article 28(2) & 28(4) Requirement: We provide you with at least 30 days' advance notice before:
- ✓ Adding a new sub-processor
- ✓ Replacing an existing sub-processor
- ✓ Changing sub-processor location or function
You have the right to object or terminate your agreement if you disagree with sub-processor changes.
Notifications are sent via email to the primary account contact. To update your contact preferences, email support@voxanne.ai.
Complete Sub-Processor List
1. Supabase
Database, Authentication, Real-time APIs
Data Processed
All customer data (contacts, appointments, call logs, knowledge base)
Location
US (Virginia) or EU (Ireland) - customer selectable
Purpose
Data storage, user authentication, real-time synchronization
Certifications
Data Retention
Until customer deletion or service termination
Data Transfer Safeguards
Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) for EU/UK customers
2. Vapi AI
Voice AI Infrastructure & Call Processing
Data Processed
Real-time voice audio, call transcripts, call metadata
Location
United States
Purpose
Inbound/outbound call handling, speech-to-text, voice AI processing
Certifications
Data Retention
Call recordings (encrypted, 30-day retention), metadata (90 days)
Data Transfer Safeguards
Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
3. Twilio
Telephony & SMS Gateway
Data Processed
Phone numbers, SMS messages, call metadata, call logs
Location
United States with EU redundancy
Purpose
Incoming/outgoing calls, SMS sending (confirmations, reminders, follow-ups)
Certifications
Data Retention
Call logs (90 days), SMS (90 days), no content retention
Data Transfer Safeguards
Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
4. Deepgram
Speech-to-Text (Transcription)
Data Processed
Audio streams (real-time only, not persisted)
Location
United States
Purpose
Convert voice audio to text transcripts in real-time
Certifications
Data Retention
No persistent storage (processed in real-time, deleted immediately)
Data Transfer Safeguards
Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
5. ElevenLabs
Text-to-Speech Synthesis
Data Processed
Text responses (no personal data stored)
Location
United States & European Union
Purpose
Generate voice responses for outbound calls
Certifications
Data Retention
No persistent storage (synthesized on-demand)
Data Transfer Safeguards
Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
6. OpenAI
Large Language Model (GPT)
Data Processed
Call transcripts (with PII redacted), knowledge base queries
Location
United States
Purpose
Natural language processing, knowledge base retrieval, response generation
Certifications
Data Retention
Zero data retention (API default), no logs saved
Data Transfer Safeguards
Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
7. Stripe
Payment Processing & Billing
Data Processed
Email addresses, billing information (no credit card data stored by us)
Location
United States with global redundancy
Purpose
Subscription processing, invoice generation, payment collection
Certifications
Data Retention
As per PCI DSS requirements (typically 90 days)
Data Transfer Safeguards
Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
8. Sentry
Error Tracking & Monitoring
Data Processed
Error logs (with PII redacted), application events, performance metrics
Location
United States & Europe (customer selectable)
Purpose
Error monitoring, performance tracking, security alerts
Certifications
Data Retention
30 days (customer-configurable)
Data Transfer Safeguards
Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
9. Google Cloud AI
AI/ML Infrastructure, Knowledge Base Processing
Data Processed
Knowledge base documents, embeddings, search indexes
Location
United States & Multi-region (customer selectable)
Purpose
Knowledge base indexing, RAG pipeline processing, semantic search
Certifications
Data Retention
Duration of service
Data Transfer Safeguards
Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
Data Residency Options
If your organization requires data to remain in specific geographic regions (e.g., EU-only), we offer the following options:
✓ EU-Region Database: Supabase EU (Ireland) instead of US
✓ EU-Region AI Infrastructure: Google Cloud EU (Frankfurt) for knowledge base processing
✓ EU-Region Backups: Database backups retained in EU region
Note: Some sub-processors (Vapi, Twilio, OpenAI) operate globally and cannot be restricted to EU region. Contact sales@voxanne.ai to discuss EU-only data residency requirements.
International Data Transfers
Many of our sub-processors are located in the United States, which is not an "adequate" jurisdiction under GDPR (as of 2024). Data transfers are protected by:
1. Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs): EU/UK GDPR-approved transfer mechanism between Voxanne AI and all US-based sub-processors
2. UK International Data Transfer Agreement (IDTA): For UK-specific GDPR compliance
3. Encryption in Transit: All data encrypted with TLS 1.3 during transmission
4. Encryption at Rest: AES-256 encryption for stored data at sub-processors
5. Access Controls: Sub-processors implement role-based access control (RBAC) limiting who can access your data
All sub-processor agreements include Data Processing Agreements (DPAs) with GDPR-compliant terms. Copies available upon request.
Security & Compliance Standards
SOC 2 Type II
Most sub-processors hold SOC 2 Type II certification for security, availability, and confidentiality
HIPAA BAA
Sub-processors handling health data have signed HIPAA Business Associate Agreements
GDPR DPA
All sub-processors have signed Data Processing Agreements compliant with GDPR Article 28
Version History
Version 1.0 - January 30, 2026
Initial sub-processor disclosure. 9 sub-processors listed with GDPR Article 28 compliance details.
This page is updated whenever sub-processors change. Subscribe to security updates by contacting support@voxanne.ai.
Questions About Our Sub-Processors?
Our compliance team is available to discuss data protection, security certifications, and sub-processor agreements.