Last updated: March 19, 2025
Hi! I’m Ernesto Pavan, the sole owner and operator of this website. This policy outlines how I collect, use, and protect your personal data.
What personal data I collect and why
I only collect personal information that you voluntarily provide—typically when you contact me via email or through the contact form. This usually includes your name, email address, and any other details you choose to share.
In certain cases (such as for invoicing or signing a contract), I may ask for additional information like your full name, place of residence, or tax identification number. None of this information is collected automatically—you’ll only be asked for it if it’s strictly necessary.
By contacting me or providing this information, you authorize me to use it for the following purposes:
- To conduct business with you (e.g., provide translation services, issue invoices, sign contracts);
- To stay in touch and communicate with you about our work together;
- To send relevant updates about what I do;
- To comply with legal obligations or cooperate with authorities when required;
- To protect my legal rights or those of others.
I process your data based on your consent, my legitimate interest in delivering the requested services, and/or to fulfill legal obligations.
Your rights
As an individual under the GDPR, you have the right to:
- Request access to the data I hold about you;
- Ask me to correct or update your personal data;
- Request deletion of your data (with certain exceptions, such as legally required documents);
- Withdraw your consent at any time (please note this may affect my ability to provide services);
- Object to the processing of your data for communication or marketing purposes.
To exercise any of these rights, just email me at: ernesto[at]romanceintranslation[dot]com
How long I keep your data
I retain your data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected—or until you ask me to delete it. However, certain records (such as signed contracts or invoices) may need to be retained to comply with legal or tax obligations.
Sharing of data
I will never sell your personal data.
I won’t share your data with third parties unless:
- You’ve given explicit consent;
- It’s necessary for delivering services (e.g., invoicing platforms, communication tools);
- I’m legally required to do so (e.g., in response to a court order or lawful request);
- It’s necessary to protect my rights or fulfill legal obligations.
Please note that services such as PayPal or Wise may collect or process your data independently when you interact with them—for example, when making a payment. I do not control how these third parties handle your information.
Security measures
I take reasonable steps to protect your personal data from loss, misuse, or unauthorized access. That said, no system is completely secure. If a data breach occurs, I will notify you as soon as reasonably possible.
Please note that I cannot be held responsible for any loss, disclosure, or unauthorized access resulting from software or hardware failures, or from actions by third parties beyond my control.
Communication preferences
Unless you request otherwise, I may occasionally contact you via email to share updates about my services. If you’d prefer not to receive these messages, just let me know at ernesto[at]romanceintranslation[dot]com, and I’ll remove you from the mailing list.
Updates to this policy
I may update this policy from time to time, usually to reflect changes in legal requirements or in how I operate. You’re encouraged to check this page periodically for the latest version.
For more information about your rights under the GDPR, visit: https://gdpr-info.eu
Cookie Policy
Like many websites, this one uses cookies. Since my site is hosted on WordPress.com, I don’t have direct control over the cookies that may be installed during your visit.
For more details about how cookies work on WordPress-hosted sites, I recommend reading Automattic’s Privacy Policy.
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