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This Privacy Policy describes how Selin Evsen Translation Services ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you use our website and services.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us, including:

  • Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number
  • Project Details: Language pairs, service type, project requirements
  • Documents: Files uploaded through our contact form
  • Communications: Messages and correspondence

Data Collection & Processing

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for:

  • Providing translation services and quotes
  • Communicating about your projects
  • Processing payments and invoices
  • Improving our services
  • Legal compliance and record-keeping

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on:

  • Contract Performance: To fulfill translation service agreements
  • Legitimate Interest: To improve services and communicate with clients
  • Consent: For marketing communications (where applicable)
  • Legal Obligation: For tax and accounting purposes

Data Storage & Security

4. Data Storage

Your information is stored securely using:

  • EmailJS: For contact form processing and email notifications
  • File.io: For temporary document storage (24-hour expiration)
  • Local Storage: For project files and communications
  • Cloud Backup: Encrypted backup of essential data

5. Security Measures

We implement the following security measures:

  • Encryption of sensitive data in transit and at rest
  • Regular security updates and monitoring
  • Access controls and authentication
  • Secure file transfer protocols
  • Regular data backups

6. Data Retention

We retain your information for:

  • Contact Form Data: 7 years (for tax and legal purposes)
  • Project Files: 3 years after project completion
  • Communications: 7 years (for record-keeping)
  • Temporary Files: 24 hours (file.io uploads)

Data Sharing & Third Parties

7. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

  • EmailJS: Email processing and delivery
  • File.io: Temporary file hosting
  • Google Fonts: Website typography
  • Font Awesome: Website icons

8. Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We may share data only:

  • With your explicit consent
  • To comply with legal obligations
  • To protect our rights and safety
  • With service providers under strict confidentiality agreements

Your Rights

9. Your Data Protection Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal data
  • Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
  • Portability: Receive your data in a structured format
  • Restriction: Limit how we process your data
  • Objection: Object to certain types of processing

10. Exercising Your Rights

To exercise your rights, contact us at:

  • Email: contact@selintranslation.com
  • Phone: +994 (50) 206 26 44
  • Address: Freiburg, Germany

Cookies & Tracking

11. Cookies Policy

Our website uses minimal cookies for essential functionality:

  • Session Cookies: For form functionality and user experience
  • Analytics Cookies: Basic website usage statistics (if applicable)
  • No Tracking: We do not use tracking cookies or advertising cookies

12. Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality.

Terms of Service

13. Service Agreement

By using our services, you agree to:

  • Provide accurate and complete information
  • Respect intellectual property rights
  • Use services for lawful purposes only
  • Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information

14. Service Limitations

Our services are subject to:

  • File size limits (10MB per upload)
  • Supported file formats (PDF, DOC, DOCX, TXT, RTF, ODT, Pages)
  • 24-hour file storage for uploads
  • Standard translation turnaround times

15. Liability

We provide professional translation services but cannot guarantee:

  • 100% accuracy in all translations
  • Compliance with specific industry standards
  • Acceptance by all authorities or institutions

GDPR Compliance

16. European Data Protection

As a service provider in Germany, we comply with GDPR requirements:

  • Lawful basis for data processing
  • Data minimization and purpose limitation
  • Transparency and accountability
  • Data subject rights protection
  • Data breach notification procedures

17. International Transfers

Your data may be processed in:

  • Germany (primary location)
  • European Union (for service providers)
  • United States (for specific third-party services)

All transfers comply with GDPR adequacy requirements or appropriate safeguards.

Contact Information

18. Data Controller

For privacy and legal matters, contact:

Selin Evsen

Professional Translator

📍 Freiburg, Germany

📧 contact@selintranslation.com

📞 +994 (50) 206 26 44

19. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Significant changes will be communicated via email or website notice.

20. Complaints

If you have concerns about our data practices, you may:

  • Contact us directly for resolution
  • File a complaint with the German Data Protection Authority (BfDI)
  • Seek legal counsel for your specific situation

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Selin Evsen

Professional Translation Services

Location: Germany, Freiburg

Phone: +994 (50) 206 26 44

Email: contact@selintranslation.com

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