PRIVACY POLICY - Last updated: 26 January 2026
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how personal data are collected, used, and protected when you visit or interact with richardcarlsson.org.
This website is operated by Richard Carlsson, a freelance translator based in Granada, Spain. I am committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
2. Data controller
The data controller responsible for your personal data is:
Richard Carlsson
Freelance Translator
Granada, Spain
Email: richard@richardcarlsson.org
3. Personal data collected
I only collect personal data that are necessary to provide my services or respond to enquiries. This may include:
- name
- email address
- content of your message or project enquiry
I do not collect sensitive personal data unless you explicitly include it in your communication.
4. How your data are collected
Your personal data may be collected when you:
contact me via the website contact form
-send me an email directly
-request a quote or translation services
5. Purpose and legal basis for processing
Your personal data are processed for the following purposes:
- to respond to enquiries
- to provide translation services or quotations
- to communicate regarding ongoing or potential projects
- to comply with legal or tax obligations
The legal bases for processing are:
- consent (when you contact me voluntarily)
- contractual necessity (to provide requested services)
- legal obligation (where applicable)
6. Data retention
Personal data are retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined above or to meet legal requirements (e.g. accounting or tax obligations).
Translation files and correspondence are deleted when they are no longer required, unless retention is legally required or explicitly agreed, such as in the case of translation memories or term bases.
7. Data sharing and transfers
Your personal data are:
- never sold or shared for marketing purposes
- only shared with third parties when strictly necessary (e.g. email hosting providers), and only under GDPR-compliant agreements
Data are not transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA) unless adequate safeguards are in place.
8. Data security
Appropriate technical and organisational measures are taken to protect your personal data against loss, unauthorised access, alteration, or disclosure.
9. Your Rights Under GDPR
You have the right to:
- access your personal data
- request correction of inaccurate data
- request deletion of your data
- restrict or object to processing
- request data portability
- withdraw consent at any time
To exercise these rights, please contact me using the details above.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Spanish Data Protection Authority (Agencia Española de Protección de Datos – AEPD).
10. Cookies
richardcarlsson.org does not currently use cookies for tracking or analytics purposes.
If cookies are introduced in the future, this policy will be updated accordingly.
11. Changes to this Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect legal or operational changes. The latest version will always be available on this website.