Privacy Policy

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Effective Date: 01-01-2024

1. Introduction. At Catarina Lopes | Translation Services, we value your privacy and are committed to complying with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This notice explains how we collect, use and protect your personal data when you use our translation services.

2. Data Controller. Catarina Lopes | Translation Services is the data controller responsible for your personal data. You can contact us at info@catarinalopes.com.

3. Personal Data We Collect. We collect and process the following types of personal data:

• Identity Data: Name, contact details.
• Document Data: Any documents or content provided for translation, which may include personal information.
• Technical Data: IP addresses and usage data collected through our website or service portals.

4. Purpose and Legal Basis for Processing. We process your personal data for:

• Service Delivery: To perform the translation services requested.
• Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable laws and regulations.
• Legitimate Interests: To improve our services and maintain secure records.

5. Data Sharing. We do not share your personal data with third parties, except as necessary to comply with the law or to fulfill our contractual obligations with you. We ensure that any third parties we engage provide adequate data protection measures.

6. Data Security. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, disclosure or loss.

7. Data Retention. Your personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law. Once no longer needed, your data will be securely deleted.

8. Your Rights. Under the GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data.
• Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data.
• Erasure: Request deletion of your data.
• Restriction: Request restriction of processing.
• Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service provider.
• Objection: Object to processing of your data based on legitimate interests.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@catarinalopes.com.

9. International Transfers. If your data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure that adequate safeguards are in place to protect your data.

10. Changes to This Notice. We may update this privacy notice from time to time. Any changes will be communicated via our website and the effective date updated.

11. Contact Us. For any questions or to exercise your rights, contact us at:

Catarina Lopes | Translation Services
info@catarinlopes.com