Compliance bolted on as an afterthought
Most podcast hosts were built for creators, so the DPA, sub-processor list and data residency came late or never.
Built for organizations from day one, by architecture.
EU compliance
Your podcast platform should survive a compliance audit. Ours does.
EU-hosted in the Netherlands and Germany. ISO 27001 certified. Full DPA with sub-processor transparency. GDPR Article 28 compliant data processing. Springcast is the podcast platform your DPO will approve.
- ✓ EU-hosted (Netherlands & Germany)
- ✓ ISO 27001
- ✓ Full DPA
- ✓ Sub-processor transparency
Sound familiar?
The compliance gaps hiding inside your podcast stack
You can't see who processes your data
CDN, analytics and transcription all process listener data, but the sub-processor list is buried or missing.
Published list with names, purposes, locations and data categories.
Your data is hosted in the US
Most hosts default to AWS Virginia or Google Cloud Iowa, so post-Schrems II your DPO needs extra safeguards.
EU-hosted in the Netherlands and Germany. No transatlantic transfer.
The DPA on offer is unenforceable
Most "DPAs" are generic: no data categories, no purposes, no deletion timelines, not aligned with GDPR Article 28.
A DPA your legal team can review without 47 comments.
Audit prep takes weeks of chasing
When the auditor asks for documentation, the treasure hunt begins: DPA in an email, certs in a support ticket.
One audit-pack with everything your auditor needs.
Get the audit-pack
One request, one package: DPA, sub-processor list and ISO 27001 certificate.
What's included
Compliance by architecture, not by promise
EU data hosting (Netherlands & Germany)
All podcast data stored and processed in the Netherlands and Germany. No US transfer for core functionality.
ISO 27001 certification
Information security management system certified to international standard. Certificate included in audit-pack.
Full GDPR Article 28 DPA
Data processing agreement specifying categories, purposes, retention periods, deletion procedures, breach notification, and audit rights.
Sub-processor transparency
Published list of all sub-processors with purpose, location, and data categories processed.
Data retention controls
Configurable retention periods per workspace. Data deletion on request or at contract termination.
Encryption (in-transit and at-rest)
TLS 1.2+ for data in transit. AES-256 encryption at rest.
Access controls and audit log
Role-based access control. Audit log of all administrative actions within your workspace.
Breach notification
Documented breach notification process aligned with GDPR Article 33.
Right to data portability
Full data export: RSS feed, media files, analytics data. No vendor lock-in. Leave with everything you brought.
● Data residency
Your podcast data stays in the EU. Here's exactly who touches it.
Data residency is not a feature toggle. It is an infrastructure decision that determines where every byte of your organization's podcast data lives, who can access it, and which legal frameworks apply.
On Springcast, all data is stored and processed in the Netherlands and Germany. That includes audio files, episode metadata, listener analytics, user accounts, and workspace configuration. The infrastructure runs within the EU. There is no replication to US-based servers for core platform functionality.
CDN and content delivery. Audio files are delivered to listeners through a CDN to ensure fast playback globally.
Sub-processor model. Springcast publishes a complete sub-processor list. Not a vague reference in the Terms of Service. A structured document listing every third party that processes data as part of the Springcast platform: name, purpose, location, and the specific data categories they handle.
When a sub-processor is added or replaced, organizations are notified in advance. This gives your compliance team time to evaluate the change before it takes effect. If a new sub-processor does not meet your requirements, you have the option to object within the notification period.
Compare this with the typical podcast host: no published sub-processor list, hosting in US-east, and no notification mechanism when third-party vendors change. For an organization subject to GDPR, that gap is not a convenience issue. It is a compliance risk.
- ✓ Data centers: Netherlands and Germany, EU (Tier III+ certified)
- ✓ Zero US sub-processors for core hosting
- ✓ Full sub-processor list published
- ✓ Advance notice on sub-processor change
Data processing
A DPA that your legal team won't send back with 47 comments.
GDPR Article 28 requires a data processing agreement. Springcast's DPA is pre-negotiated for podcast-specific data flows, listener analytics, audio hosting, account data. Your legal team can download it before any procurement decision.
Documentv3.2
Data processing agreement (GDPR art. 28)
PDF · updated 12 May 2026
ISO 27001EU-hosted
DownloadDownload DPA (PDF)
Data categories processed. Listener IP addresses (for analytics and geo-reporting), user account data (name, email, role), audio content and metadata, episode-level analytics, workspace configuration.
Processing purposes. Hosting and delivery of podcast content, analytics generation, platform operation, technical support.
Retention periods. Defined per data category.
Deletion procedures. Data deletion on contract termination. Deletion confirmation provided in writing.
Breach notification. Springcast notifies the controller without undue delay, within the contractual timeline, in line with GDPR Article 33.
Audit rights. The controller has the right to audit Springcast's data processing activities, directly or through a third-party auditor. Third-party audit reports (ISO 27001) available as an alternative.
Sub-processor management. Governed by the sub-processor notification process described above.
Security
Security by architecture, not by afterthought.
ISO 27001 certified. AES-256 at rest. TLS 1.2+ in transit. Regular independent security testing. Incident response tested annually. Compliance certifications confirm a security framework exists, here's the framework.
Single sign-on (SSO)On
Azure AD
SAML 2.0 · connected
Role-based access
OwnerEditorTeam memberGuest
ISO 27001 certified (annual re-certification)
Encryption: AES-256 at-rest, TLS 1.2+ in-transit
RBAC + audit log of administrative actions
Regular independent security testing
Documented incident response and breach notification
How we compare
Springcast vs. other podcast platforms on compliance
| Feature | Springcast | Buzzsprout | Captivate | Transistor | Spotify for Podcasters |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EU data hosting | ✓ | ✗ US | ✗ US | ✗ US | ✗ US/Global |
| ISO 27001 | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ (Spotify corporate) |
| Full GDPR Art. 28 DPA | ✓ | Generic | Generic | Generic | ✓ (US-hosted) |
| Sub-processor list published | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | Partial |
| Sub-processor change notification | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Configurable data retention | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | Limited |
| Data deletion on request | ✓ | Manual | Manual | Manual | ✓ |
| Encryption in transit (TLS 1.2+) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Encryption at rest | ✓ | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | ✓ |
| Audit log | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Data portability (full export) | ✓ | ✓ (RSS) | ✓ (RSS) | ✓ (RSS) | Limited |
| Dedicated compliance contact | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ (enterprise) |
| Audit-pack (downloadable) | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
Honesty note
Spotify's corporate entity holds strong security certifications. Their podcaster product inherits these at a corporate level, but the platform was not specifically designed for organizational compliance requirements. The podcaster product is US-hosted with global distribution and does not offer a podcast-specific DPA with sub-processor transparency.
Creator-focused platforms
Buzzsprout, Captivate, and Transistor are excellent creator-focused platforms. They were not built with enterprise compliance in mind.
Where Springcast wins
EU data residency, a real Article 28 DPA, published sub-processors with change notification, and a single downloadable audit-pack. That's the combination compliance teams ask for.
Pricing
All compliance features included. On every plan.
Creator plans
Essential (€9/mo), Professional (€19/mo), Scale (€49/mo). EU hosting, ISO 27001, sub-processor transparency, data retention controls, encryption, and data portability are included on every plan; a signed DPA is available on the Business plan. Compliance is not a premium add-on. Best for solo creators and small teams. 14 days free.
See creator plans →Business
From €195/month. Everything in the creator plans plus a dedicated compliance contact, custom DPA modifications (jurisdiction-specific clauses, extended liability), priority audit support, and custom enterprise agreements on request. Best for organizations with compliance and procurement needs.
See business plan →
Compliance FAQ
Questions your compliance team will ask
All data is stored and processed in the Netherlands and Germany. All processing happens within the EU. No podcast data is transferred to the US for core platform functionality.
Yes. The DPA is downloadable without requiring a sales call, account creation, or NDA. Your legal team can review it during procurement evaluation.
Full data export is available before contract termination. After termination, data is deleted within the contractual timeline. A written deletion confirmation is provided. Backup purge follows shortly after.
Yes. Springcast holds ISO/IEC 27001 certification. The certificate is included in the audit-pack. Certification scope covers development, hosting, and delivery of the Springcast podcast platform.
No, Springcast does not currently hold a SOC 2 report. Springcast is ISO 27001:2022 certified; that certification covers the core security controls, and the certificate is included in the audit-pack.
The full sub-processor list is published. It includes all third parties that process data as part of the Springcast platform, with their purpose, location, and data categories. All core processing sub-processors are EU-based.
Springcast has a documented DSAR process. Requests are acknowledged promptly and fulfilled within the GDPR-mandated timeframe. Data export is provided in a machine-readable format.
Springcast's ISO 27001 certification and documented security controls support our customers' DORA and NIS2 compliance obligations, including incident reporting, ICT risk management, and third-party risk management. A detailed alignment assessment is available on request.
Audit rights are included in the DPA. On-site audits can be arranged by appointment. As an alternative, third-party audit reports (ISO 27001 certificate) are available. Most organizations find that the audit-pack, combined with the ISO 27001 certificate, satisfies their audit requirements without an on-site visit.
Springcast's breach notification process is documented in the DPA. Notification to affected controllers occurs without undue delay, within the contractual timeline, aligned with GDPR Article 33. The notification includes the nature of the breach, categories of data affected, likely consequences, and measures taken.
Real podcasters. Real results.
What Springcast looks like in practice
"As a storyteller and content maker, you want to work as seamlessly as possible. Springcast makes that easy — so you can focus on your real work: telling stories."
Publishing without technical hassle, so all the attention goes to the story.
Martijn Aslander · Storyteller & content maker
"Our podcasts are now far easier to find on Spotify — and they’re being listened to more as a result."
The move to Springcast PRO was clearly guided, with transparent communication at every step. The PRO environment is clear and easy to use.
Gemeente Utrecht · Government
"With Springcast PRO, all our employees can listen to our internal podcasts even more easily."
Thanks to the migration service, our existing podcasts were converted quickly, so we could go live right away.
Kindergarden · Internal communications
200+
organizations trust Springcast with their compliance-sensitive podcast data.
Compliance shouldn't be a dealbreaker for podcasting. With Springcast, it's a checkbox.
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