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Privacy Policy

Effective date: July 2025

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This privacy policy explains how I collect, use and protect your personal data when you visit my website or get in touch with me. I take your privacy seriously and comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and, where applicable, the EU General Data Protection Regulation (EU GDPR).

This website is operated from the United Kingdom, but it is also intended for visitors from German-speaking countries within the EU and Switzerland.

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1. Who I am

I am the data controller for this website:

Patrick Haverty
Freelance German-to-English Translator
United Kingdom
Email: patrick@transkreation.com
Website: www.transkreation.com

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2. What data I collect

When you visit the website:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and device information

  • Pages visited and time spent (via analytics tools)

  • Cookie preferences

When you contact me via the contact form or by email:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Any information you choose to include in your message

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3. How and why I use your data

I only use personal data for specific, lawful purposes, including:

  • Responding to enquiries or quote requests

  • Communicating with clients

  • Analysing website traffic and improving the user experience (via tools such as Google Analytics)

  • Managing appointments (if applicable)

  • Complying with legal and tax obligations

I do not use your data for profiling or marketing without your consent, and I do not sell your data to third parties.

 

4. Legal basis for processing

Depending on the context, I process your personal data based on one or more of the following lawful grounds:

  • Your consent (e.g. accepting cookies)

  • Contractual necessity (e.g. to respond to a request or carry out a project)

  • Legitimate interest (e.g. to improve site performance and security)

  • Legal obligation (e.g. tax and record-keeping requirements)

 

5. Cookies and tracking

This site uses cookies to:

  • Analyse anonymised visitor behaviour using Google Analytics

  • Store your cookie preferences

  • Improve website functionality

On your first visit, you will be shown a cookie banner asking for your consent to use non-essential cookies. You can change or withdraw your consent at any time.

 

6. Who I share your data with

Your data may be processed by trusted service providers who help run this website and business, including:

  • Wix (website hosting and platform)

  • Google Analytics (visitor statistics)

  • Email service providers

  • Embedded tools, if used (e.g. Calendly, YouTube)

These providers either comply with the UK/EU GDPR or operate under recognised safeguards such as the UK–EU adequacy decision or Standard Contractual Clauses.

I do not share your data with any third parties for marketing purposes.

 

7. How long I keep your data

I retain personal data only as long as necessary:

  • General enquiries: up to 2 years, unless we begin a working relationship

  • Client records and invoices: up to 7 years, to meet legal and tax obligations

  • Analytics data: retained in anonymised form according to the provider’s default settings

 

8. Your rights

Under the UK and EU GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal data I hold about you

  • Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data

  • Request deletion of your personal data

  • Object to or restrict certain types of processing

  • Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent)

  • Lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) or a relevant data protection authority in the EU

To exercise any of these rights, you can email me at patrick@transkreation.com.


9. How I protect your data

I take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data against loss, misuse, or unauthorised access. This includes using secure platforms, strong passwords and secure email communication where appropriate.


10. Changes to this Privacy Policy

This policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes to my services, legal obligations or data processing practices. The most current version will always be available on this page.

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