FitCode Pte. Ltd. (trading as “empathAIse”)
Last Updated: 12 December 2025
This Data Processing Agreement (“Agreement” or “DPA”) forms part of the Terms of Service or any other written or electronic contract between FitCode Pte. Ltd. (trading as “empathAIse”) (“Processor”, “Data Intermediary”, “we”, “us”, “our”) and the Customer (“Controller”, “you”, “your”).
This DPA governs the processing of Personal Data by empathAIse on behalf of the Customer in connection with the Customer’s use of the empathAIse platform (“Platform”).
1. Definitions
For purposes of this DPA:
“PDPA”
Refers to the Singapore Personal Data Protection Act 2012, as amended.
“Personal Data”
Data about an individual who can be identified from that data or from that data and other accessible information.
“Customer Data”
Personal Data submitted, uploaded, imported, or collected by the Customer or its users via the Platform.
“Data Controller” / “Controller”
The Customer who determines the purposes and means of processing Customer Data.
“Data Intermediary” / “Processor”
FitCode Pte. Ltd., when processing Customer Data on behalf of the Controller.
“Processing”
Any operation performed on Personal Data, including storage, transmission, retrieval, organisation, or deletion.
“Subprocessor”
A third party engaged by empathAIse to assist with processing Customer Data.
2. Roles of the Parties
2.1 The Customer as Data Controller
You determine:
What Customer Data is collected
Why it is collected
How it is used
You remain fully responsible for:
Obtaining all required consents
Providing privacy notices
Ensuring accuracy and lawfulness of Customer Data
Responding to data subject requests
2.2 empathAIse as Data Intermediary (Processor)
We process Customer Data solely on your documented instructions, except where required by law.
We do not:
Sell Customer Data
Share Customer Data for advertising
Control or determine the purposes of processing
3. Scope and Purpose of Processing
empathAIse processes Customer Data strictly for:
Operating and delivering the Platform
Providing customer support
Maintaining platform security and availability
Improving features and system performance
Complying with legal obligations
Processing communications (email, SMS, WhatsApp, voice, AI tools)
Storing Customer Data and backups
Processing of Customer Data will not occur for any other purpose unless instructed by the Customer.
4. Customer Obligations
The Customer agrees to:
4.1 Obtain All Necessary Consent
You confirm that:
You have collected valid PDPA-compliant consent
You have issued required notices to individuals
You maintain proof of consent for messages, marketing, and communications
4.2 Ensure Lawful Collection
You confirm that Customer Data was collected lawfully and can be processed by empathAIse.
4.3 Retention & Deletion
You are responsible for configuring:
Data retention rules
Deletion policies
Export and backup procedures
4.4 Data Accuracy
You must ensure that Customer Data is accurate and up to date.
4.5 Respond to Data Subject Requests
You remain responsible for:
Access requests
Correction requests
Withdrawal of consent
Objections
If empathAIse receives such a request directly, we will redirect the individual to you.
5. Processor Obligations (empathAIse Responsibilities)
empathAIse agrees to:
5.1 Process Data Only on Documented Instructions
Unless required by law, in which case we will notify you unless prohibited.
5.2 Confidentiality
We ensure staff and contractors with access to Customer Data are bound by confidentiality obligations.
5.3 Security Measures
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organisational safeguards including:
Encryption in transit and at rest
Access controls and authentication
Network and infrastructure monitoring
Secure development lifecycle
Data loss prevention
Regular security reviews
5.4 Assistance with Compliance
Where reasonable, we will support the Customer in:
Security considerations
Breach reporting information
Data subject requests (redirecting only)
Data protection assessments
5.5 Deletion After Termination
Upon account closure:
Customer Data will be retained for 30 days
Deleted thereafter
Backups may persist for up to 90 days
6. Subprocessors
6.1 Authorised Subprocessors
The Customer provides general authorisation for empathAIse to engage Subprocessors necessary for operations such as:
Cloud hosting & storage
Email/SMS/WhatsApp/voice delivery
AI providers
Support platforms
Payment gateways
Analytics and monitoring systems
A list of subprocessors is available upon request.
6.2 Subprocessor Contracts
Each Subprocessor is bound by:
Confidentiality obligations
Security requirements
PDPA-aligned data protection terms
6.3 Customer Objection
If you object to a new Subprocessor for reasonable grounds, we will work with you to find a compliant solution. If none is possible, termination of the affected service may be required.
7. International Data Transfers
Customer Data may be transferred or stored in data centres outside Singapore.
empathAIse will ensure:
Comparable PDPA protection through contractual clauses
Appropriate transfer mechanisms
Encryption and secure transport
By using the Platform, you consent to international data transfers.
8. Data Breach Management
8.1 empathAIse Responsibilities
If empathAIse becomes aware of a data breach affecting Customer Data, we will:
Promptly assess the incident
Take steps to contain and remediate
Notify the Customer without undue delay
Provide necessary breach details for PDPA reporting
Assist with technical recovery where appropriate
8.2 Customer Responsibilities
You must:
Notify empathAIse immediately if you suspect a breach originating from your use
Comply with PDPA reporting obligations for affected individuals
Provide breach notifications to your customers where required
9. Audits & Compliance
9.1 Customer Audit Rights (Enterprise-Friendly)
Upon reasonable written notice, you may request:
A summary of our security measures
Documentation demonstrating PDPA compliance
Responses to security questionnaires
Full on-site audits are not permitted unless required by law or contractually negotiated with enterprise customers.
9.2 Confidentiality
All audit information must remain confidential.
10. Data Retention, Return, and Deletion
Upon termination or expiration:
10.1 Retention
Customer Data remains accessible for 30 days.
10.2 Deletion
After 30 days, Customer Data is permanently deleted, except:
Backups that remain for up to 90 days
Data retained where required by law
10.3 Return of Data
You may export Customer Data at any time before termination using built-in tools.
11. Limitation of Liability
Liability under this DPA is subject to the limitation of liability provisions in the governing agreement (typically the Terms of Service or Master Service Agreement).
empathAIse shall not be liable for:
Improper configuration by the Customer
Unlawful or incorrect data submitted by the Customer
Customer misuse of messaging or AI functions
Issues caused by third-party providers or carriers
12. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution
This DPA is governed by Singapore law.
Disputes will be resolved through:
Negotiation for 30 days, then
Binding arbitration under SIAC, before a single arbitrator, in English.
13. Term & Termination
This DPA remains in effect:
For the duration of the Customer’s subscription, and
Until all Customer Data has been deleted in accordance with this Agreement
14. Contact Details
For all data protection-related matters:
FitCode Pte. Ltd. (trading as empathAIse)
8 Chang Charn Rd, #02-13 Link (THM) Building
Singapore 159637
