Last updated: 7 January 2026

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how personal data is collected, used, and protected when you visit or interact with JamesCarlsson.com.

This website is operated by James Carlsson, a freelance translator based in Alicante, 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:

James Carlsson
Freelance Translator
Alicante, Spain
Email: james@jamescarlsson.com

3. Personal Data Collected

I only collect personal data that is necessary to provide my services or respond to enquiries. This may include:

  • name
  • email address
  • company name (if provided)
  • content of your message or project enquiry
  • any files or text you voluntarily submit for translation or quotation

I do not collect sensitive personal data unless you explicitly include it in your communication.

4. How Your Data Is 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 is 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 is 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.

7. Data Sharing and Transfers

Your personal data is:

  • 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 is 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

JamesCarlsson.com 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 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.