Beekeeper Studio is committed to protecting personal data and supporting compliance with the European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable UK data protection laws. This statement outlines Beekeeper Studio’s approach to data protection, privacy, and security when providing its services.
Beekeeper Studio is designed as a desktop-first application that minimizes server-side data processing and limits the types of personal data collected and stored.
Depending on the context, Beekeeper Studio may act as:
When processing personal data on behalf of customers using Workspace services, licensing, and support functionality.
When processing personal data required to operate the business, including customer account information, billing data, licensing validation, and support communications.
Beekeeper Studio processes personal data in accordance with GDPR principles, including:
Beekeeper Studio services are designed to minimize personal data processing. Key design practices include:
Beekeeper Studio relies on the following lawful bases for processing personal data:
Processing required to provide services, including licensing, account management, Workspace functionality, and support.
Processing necessary to maintain security, prevent fraud, improve service reliability, and maintain system performance.
Processing required to comply with tax, accounting, and regulatory requirements.
Used for optional product features, including diagnostic and usage telemetry where applicable.
Beekeeper Studio supports customer compliance with data subject rights, including:
Beekeeper Studio maintains procedures for responding to verified data subject requests in accordance with GDPR timelines.
Beekeeper Studio implements technical and organizational safeguards designed to protect personal data, including:
Beekeeper Studio provides a Data Processing Agreement (DPA) that defines contractual obligations regarding personal data processing, security measures, and compliance responsibilities.
Beekeeper Studio engages a limited number of third-party service providers (“Subprocessors”) to support delivery of its services. Subprocessors are vendors that may process personal data on behalf of Beekeeper Studio.
Beekeeper Studio enters into data processing agreements with Subprocessors where required and ensures they implement appropriate technical and organizational safeguards consistent with GDPR requirements.
This list is maintained for transparency and may be updated periodically. Customers may contact support@beekeeperstudio.io for questions or to request notifications of material changes.
Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS)
Heroku, Inc. (Salesforce, Inc.)
Stripe, Inc.
Honeybadger Industries, LLC
Slack Technologies, Inc. (Salesforce, Inc.)
Google LLC (Google Workspace)
Conva Ventures Inc. (Fathom Analytics)
Beekeeper Studio requires Subprocessors to:
Beekeeper Studio may update this Subprocessor list from time to time as services evolve. Material updates will be reflected in this document. Customers may contact support@beekeeperstudio.io to request notification of changes.
Beekeeper Studio operates infrastructure within the United States. Where personal data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA) or United Kingdom, Beekeeper Studio implements appropriate safeguards, including:
Beekeeper Studio maintains documented data retention policies designed to retain personal data only as long as necessary for service delivery, legal obligations, and operational security.
Beekeeper Studio does not retain customer database contents.
Beekeeper Studio maintains procedures to detect, investigate, and respond to security incidents. Personal data breaches are reported in accordance with GDPR requirements and contractual obligations.
Beekeeper Studio supports customers in meeting their own GDPR obligations by providing:
Beekeeper Studio regularly reviews and updates its privacy and security practices to maintain compliance with evolving data protection regulations and industry best practices.
For privacy or data protection inquiries, customers may contact:
Beekeeper Studio Privacy Team
support@beekeeperstudio.io