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Privacy Policy

At Translation86, we protect your personal data and the confidentiality of your documents. This policy explains how we collect, use, store, secure, and delete your information.

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Privacy Policy

How we protect your data and translation documents.

This policy covers personal data, uploaded documents, website usage data, cookies, security controls, data retention, and your privacy rights.

Information We Collect

We collect several types of information to provide and improve our services:

1. Personal Information

When you create an account or submit a translation request, we may collect:

  • Full name and contact information, including email and phone number
  • Address and country of residence
  • Payment information processed securely through payment gateways
  • Documents you upload for translation

2. Usage Data

We automatically collect information about how you interact with our website:

  • IP address and browser type
  • Pages visited and time spent on our site
  • Device information and operating system
  • Referring website addresses

Note: We do not store your credit card information. All payments are processed through secure third-party payment processors.

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

  • Service Delivery: To process and deliver your translation requests
  • Account Management: To create and manage your account
  • Communication: To send order updates, invoices, and service announcements
  • Quality Improvement: To enhance our services and user experience
  • Security: To detect and prevent fraud or unauthorized access
  • Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

Document Confidentiality

We take document confidentiality very seriously:

1. Confidentiality Commitment

All documents submitted for translation are treated as confidential. We:

  • Sign non-disclosure agreements with all our translators
  • Use secure file transfer protocols, including SSL/TLS encryption
  • Implement access controls to restrict document access
  • Regularly audit our security measures

2. Document Retention

Your documents are retained according to the following schedule:

  • Active projects: until completion plus 30 days
  • Completed translations: 1 year for reference purposes
  • Original documents: deleted upon request or after 6 months
  • Financial records: 7 years as required by law

3. Right to Request Deletion

You can request deletion of your documents at any time by contacting us. We will:

  • Permanently delete your documents from our servers
  • Remove any physical copies, if applicable
  • Confirm deletion in writing

Data Protection & Security

We implement robust security measures to protect your data:

1. Technical Security

  • SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmissions
  • Secure server infrastructure with firewalls
  • Regular security updates and patches
  • Encrypted database storage

2. Organizational Security

  • Employee confidentiality agreements
  • Regular security training for staff
  • Access control and authentication systems
  • Incident response procedures

3. Third-Party Services

We use trusted third-party services that comply with international data protection standards:

  • Payment processors, PCI DSS compliant where applicable
  • Cloud storage providers with encryption at rest
  • Email service providers

Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal data
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
  • Objection: Object to processing of your data
  • Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
  • Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below.

Cookies Policy

We use cookies to enhance your experience on our website:

1. Essential Cookies

Required for basic website functionality:

  • Session management
  • Authentication and security
  • Load balancing

2. Analytical Cookies

Help us understand how visitors use our website:

  • Page visits and navigation patterns
  • Traffic sources and user demographics
  • Performance metrics

3. Preference Cookies

Remember your settings and preferences:

  • Language preferences
  • Display settings
  • Regional settings

You can control cookie settings through your browser. Disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

Policy Updates

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will:

  • Post the updated policy on this page
  • Update the "Last Updated" date
  • Notify registered users of significant changes
  • Provide a summary of changes where appropriate

We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

Contact Our Privacy Team

If you have questions about this privacy policy, document confidentiality, data deletion, or your personal information, contact Translation86 support.