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General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Privacy Notice

This privacy notice explains how I collect, use, and protect your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation.

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What personal data I collect

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As a freelance translator, I collect and process the following types of personal data from clients and potential clients:

  • Names

  • Email addresses

  • Phone numbers

  • Postal addresses

  • Payment information

I collect this information when you contact me about translation services or engage my services.

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How I use your personal data

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I use your personal data for the following purposes:

  • To communicate with you about translation projects

  • To provide translation services

  • To issue invoices and process payments

  • To maintain records of our business relationship (for tax and accounting purposes)

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The legal basis for processing this data is to:

  • Fulfill our contract for translation services or take steps prior to entering into a contract at your request.

  • Pursue my legitimate interests in managing my business and complying with legal obligations, provided these interests do not override your fundamental rights and freedoms.

 

Data storage and security

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  • I store your personal data on my password-protected computer.

  • I use Carbonite for secure cloud backup, which may involve transferring your data outside the European Economic Area (EEA). Carbonite is committed to complying with the GDPR and ensuring the security of your data.

 

Data retention

 

I retain your personal data for 7 years after our last interaction for tax and accounting purposes, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

 

Sharing your data

 

I do not share your personal data with any third parties, except as required by law or with your explicit consent.

 

Your rights

 

Under the GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Correct inaccurate personal data

  • Request deletion of your personal data (under certain circumstances)

  • Object to the processing of your personal data

  • Request restriction of processing

  • Request the transfer of your personal data (in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format)

To exercise these rights, please contact me using the details below.  

 

Cookies and website analytics

 

If my website uses cookies or analytics tools that collect personal data, I will provide additional information about this in a separate cookie policy or within this privacy notice.

 

Contact information

 

You can also contact the relevant Data Protection Authority if you have any concerns about my data processing practices.

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If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy notice or my data practices, please contact me at info@jmlanguageservices.org.

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