Subprocessors
Last updated: June 9, 2026
This page lists the third parties (subprocessors) that STANDOUT Inc. entrusts with processing personal data in order to deliver the VATES service. VATES is designed to keep external dependencies to a minimum; the current subprocessors are limited to the seven below.
| Provider | Purpose | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Anthropic, PBC | Upstream AI model (primary response generation) | United States |
| OpenAI, L.L.C. | Upstream AI model (speech-to-text, text-to-speech, fallback) | United States |
| Amazon Web Services, Inc. | Hosting, data storage (Tokyo region), and email delivery | Japan (Tokyo) |
| Stripe, Inc. | Credit card payment processing | United States |
| Cloudflare, Inc. | CDN, WAF, and DDoS protection | United States |
| GMO Aozora Net Bank, Ltd. | Receiving domestic bank transfers (corporate account) | Japan |
| Wise US Inc. | Receiving international bank transfers (USD/EUR/GBP) | United States |
International Data Transfers
Transfers of data to providers located in the United States are carried out under Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) and other appropriate safeguards required by applicable data protection law. See Section 8 of our Privacy Policy for details.
Change Notification
When we add or change a subprocessor, we will update this page before the change takes effect. For material changes, we will give notice at least 30 days before the effective date, in accordance with Section 10 of our Privacy Policy.
Questions about our subprocessors: [email protected]