PRIVACY NOTICE


Who am I?

I am Monika Pilatowska, a freelance interpreter and translator. I am a full member of NRPSI and CIOL in the UK. I am committed to protecting your data and privacy. This Privacy Notice outlines what personal data I collect and why, how I use and store it, how long I keep it and what security measures I take.


What data do I collect?

Personal data collected may include your name, contact information (e.g. e-mail address, postal address, telephone number, etc.), VAT/tax number, bank account details. Depending on the subject matter, the documents I translate may also contain data relating to natural persons.


Why do I process personal data?

I may use your data in order to issue quotes, provide linguistic services (such as interpreting and translation), issue invoices, maintain records and comply with legal requirements. I may also occasionally send you promotional e-mails about my services. The legal basis for processing your data is to perform the services you request or to take necessary steps prior to fulfilling that request.


How long do I keep personal data?

Your data will be retained for up to 6 completed tax years to comply with tax obligations and for good practice in accordance with HMRC accounting records guidance.


How do I store personal data?

The data I collect is stored on my computer, laptop and other external devices. I follow privacy procedures to prevent data loss or unauthorised access.


What security measures do I take?

I take precautionary measures to guarantee that your personal data is safeguarded. The equipment used for storing and processing personal data is updated as frequently as possible. Anti-virus software is installed to prevent the theft or destruction of this information.


Cookies

I may use cookies to analyse my web traffic. You can disable the use of cookies by changing your browser settings.


Links to other websites

My website may contain links to other websites of interest. Once you have used these links to leave my site, you should note that I cannot be responsible for the protection and privacy of any information which you provide whilst visiting these websites.


What are your rights?

You are entitled to request details of your personal data which I hold about you. You may also request to have your data modified or deleted. If you would like a copy of the data held on you please write to monika.pilatowska@gmail.com.


This Privacy Notice will be reviewed as and when necessary.