1. Data controller
The data controller per the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is:

Ralph A. Fellows, Esq.
Pelzerstrasse 5
20095 Hamburg

Phone: +49 176/610 861 55
E-Mail: info@legal-translator.de

2. General information on data processing
The protection of personal data is of paramount importance. Personal data is processed exclusively in accordance with the applicable data protection regulations, in particular the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Personal data means any information relating to an identified or identifiable person.

3. Collection and storage of personal data when visiting the website
When this website is accessed, information is automatically collected by the hosting provider. This includes in particular:

  • IP address

  • Date and time of the request

  • Name and URL of the retrieved file

  • Referrer URL

  • Browser used and operating system

Processing is carried out to ensure the functionality, stability, and security of the website. These are exclusively information items that do not permit any direct conclusions to be drawn about an individual person.

Cookies
Like many other websites, this website uses so-called “cookies.” Cookies are small text files that are stored on a device by a web server. Certain information is automatically collected through cookies, such as IP address, browser type, operating system, and information about the internet connection. Cookies are not used to launch programs or transmit viruses to a device. The information contained in cookies facilitates navigation and ensures the technically correct display of the website. The data collected is not disclosed to third parties. No linkage with personal data takes place without explicit consent. Use of this website is generally possible without cookies. Internet browsers are regularly configured to accept cookies. The use of cookies may be disabled at any time via the settings of the respective browser. Information on how to change these settings can be found in the browser’s help function. Please note that individual functions of this website may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

Google Analytics
This website uses functions of the web analytics service Google Analytics. The provider is Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA. IP anonymization has been activated on this website. As a result, the IP address is shortened by Google within Member States of the European Union or in other states party to the Agreement on the European Economic Area before transmission to the United States. Only in exceptional cases will the full IP address be transmitted to a Google server in the USA and shortened there. On behalf of the website operator, Google uses this information to evaluate the use of the website, compile reports on website activity, and provide other services relating to website and internet use to the website operator. The IP address transmitted by the browser within the framework of Google Analytics is not combined with other Google data. The collection of data by Google Analytics may be prevented by contacting Google Analytics.

SSL/TLS Encryption
State-of-the-art encryption methods (e.g., SSL) are used via HTTPS to secure data transmission.

Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest).

4. Contact
When contact is made by e-mail or via a contact form, the personal data transmitted is processed for the purpose of handling the inquiry.

Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (contract or pre-contractual measures) or Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest).

The data will be deleted once it is no longer required for the purpose for which it was collected, provided no statutory retention obligations apply.

5. Contractual performance
Personal data is processed for the purpose of discharging contractual obligations for interpreting and translation assignments insofar as this is necessary for contractual performance.

Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR.

This shall not affect any requisite statutory retention obligations.

6. Disclosure of data
Personal data is processed only for the purposes stated in this privacy policy. Personal data will not be transferred to third parties for purposes other than those specified. Disclosure to third parties occurs only if:

  • this is necessary for contractual performance,

  • there is a legal obligation to do so,

  • explicit consent has been given, or

  • processing is necessary to safeguard legitimate interests and there is no reason to assume that overriding legitimate interests requiring protection oppose such disclosure.

7. Storage period
Personal data is stored only for as long as necessary to achieve the respective purpose or as long as statutory retention periods apply.

8. Rights of data subjects
Data subjects have the following rights:

  • Right of access pursuant to Art. 15 GDPR

  • Right to rectification pursuant to Art. 16 GDPR

  • Right to erasure pursuant to Art. 17 GDPR

  • Right to restriction of processing pursuant to Art. 18 GDPR

  • Right to data portability pursuant to Art. 20 GDPR

  • Right to object pursuant to Art. 21 GDPR

If you wish to exercise these rights, please contact the aforementioned controller. If consent has been granted, it may be withdrawn at any time and effective from that date forward. 

9. Right to lodge a complaint
There is a right to lodge a complaint with a competent data protection supervisory authority regarding the processing of personal data. The competent authority depends on your state of residence, workplace, or the place of the alleged infringement.

10. Data security
Appropriate technical and organizational measures are implemented to protect personal data against loss, manipulation, or unauthorized access.

11. Amendments
This privacy policy may be amended if necessary due to changes in legal requirements or technical developments.

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