Privacy Policy

How we collect, use, and protect your personal data

1. General and definitions

We are very delighted that you have shown interest in our enterprise. Data protection is of a particularly high priority for the management of RemoteTranslations LLC. The use of the Internet pages of RemoteTranslations LLC is possible without any indication of personal data; however, if a data subject wants to use special enterprise services via our website, processing of personal data could become necessary. If the processing of personal data is necessary and there is no statutory basis for such processing, we generally obtain consent from the data subject.

The processing of personal data, such as the name, address, e-mail address, or telephone number of a data subject shall always be in line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and in accordance with the country-specific data protection regulations applicable to RemoteTranslations LLC.

As the controller, RemoteTranslations LLC has implemented numerous technical and organizational measures to ensure the most complete protection of personal data processed through this website. However, Internet-based data transmissions may in principle have security gaps, so absolute protection may not be guaranteed.

The data protection declaration of RemoteTranslations LLC is based on the terms used by the European legislator for the adoption of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). We use, inter alia, the following terms:

a) Personal data

Personal data means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person ("data subject"). An identifiable natural person is one who can be identified, directly or indirectly, in particular by reference to an identifier such as a name, an identification number, location data, an online identifier or to one or more factors specific to the physical, physiological, genetic, mental, economic, cultural or social identity of that natural person.

b) Data subject

Data subject is any identified or identifiable natural person, whose personal data is processed by the controller responsible for the processing.

c) Processing

Processing is any operation or set of operations which is performed on personal data or on sets of personal data, whether or not by automated means, such as collection, recording, organization, structuring, storage, adaptation or alteration, retrieval, consultation, use, disclosure by transmission, dissemination or otherwise making available, alignment or combination, restriction, erasure or destruction.

d) Restriction of processing

Restriction of processing is the marking of stored personal data with the aim of limiting their processing in the future.

e) Profiling

Profiling means any form of automated processing of personal data consisting of the use of personal data to evaluate certain personal aspects relating to a natural person, in particular to analyse or predict aspects concerning that natural person's performance at work, economic situation, health, personal preferences, interests, reliability, behavior, location or movements.

f) Pseudonymisation

Pseudonymisation is the processing of personal data in such a manner that the personal data can no longer be attributed to a specific data subject without the use of additional information, provided that such additional information is kept separately and is subject to technical and organizational measures.

g) Controller

Controller is the natural or legal person, public authority, agency or other body which, alone or jointly with others, determines the purposes and means of the processing of personal data.

h) Processor

Processor is a natural or legal person, public authority, agency or other body which processes personal data on behalf of the controller.

i) Recipient

Recipient is a natural or legal person, public authority, agency or another body, to which the personal data are disclosed, whether a third party or not.

j) Third party

Third party is a natural or legal person, public authority, agency or body other than the data subject, controller, processor and persons who, under the direct authority of the controller or processor, are authorized to process personal data.

k) Consent

Consent of the data subject is any freely given, specific, informed and unambiguous indication of the data subject's wishes by which he or she, by a statement or by a clear affirmative action, signifies agreement to the processing of personal data relating to him or her.

2. Name and Address of the controller

Controller for the purposes of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), other data protection laws applicable in Member states of the European Union and other provisions related to data protection is:

RemoteTranslations LLC
11820 Northup Way, Suite E200, Bellevue, WA, 98005, USA
Email: business@remote-translation.com

3. Name and Address of the Data Protection Officer

The Data Protection Officer of the controller is:

James Zhang
RemoteTranslations LLC
11820 Northup Way, Suite E200, Bellevue, WA, 98005, USA
Email: business@remote-translation.com

Any data subject may, at any time, contact our Data Protection Officer directly with all questions and suggestions concerning data protection.

4. Cookies

The Internet pages of RemoteTranslations LLC use cookies. Cookies are text files that are stored in a computer system via an Internet browser. Many Internet sites and servers use cookies. Many cookies contain a so-called cookie ID. A cookie ID is a unique identifier of the cookie through which Internet pages and servers can be assigned to the specific Internet browser in which the cookie was stored.

Through the use of cookies, RemoteTranslations LLC can provide the users of this website with more user-friendly services that would not be possible without the cookie setting. By means of a cookie, the information and offers on our website can be optimized with the user in mind.

The data subject may, at any time, prevent the setting of cookies through our website by means of a corresponding setting of the Internet browser used, and may thus permanently deny the setting of cookies. Furthermore, already set cookies may be deleted at any time via an Internet browser or other software programs.

5. Collection of general data and information

The website of RemoteTranslations LLC collects a series of general data and information when a data subject or automated system calls up the website. This general data and information are stored in the server log files. Collected may be (1) the browser types and versions used, (2) the operating system used by the accessing system, (3) the website from which an accessing system reaches our website (so-called referrers), (4) the sub-websites, (5) the date and time of access to the Internet site, (6) an Internet protocol address (IP address), (7) the Internet service provider of the accessing system, and (8) any other similar data and information.

When using these general data and information, RemoteTranslations LLC does not draw any conclusions about the data subject. Rather, this information is needed to (1) deliver the content of our website correctly, (2) optimize the content of our website as well as its advertisement, (3) ensure the long-term viability of our information technology systems and website technology, and (4) provide law enforcement authorities with the information necessary for criminal prosecution in case of a cyber-attack.

6. Registration on our website

The data subject has the possibility to register on the website of the controller with the indication of personal data. The personal data entered by the data subject are collected and stored exclusively for internal use by the controller. By registering on the website, the IP address assigned by the Internet service provider (ISP) and date and time of the registration are also stored.

Registered persons are free to change the personal data specified during the registration at any time, or to have them completely deleted from the data stock of the controller.

7. Contact possibility via the website

The website of RemoteTranslations LLC contains information that enables a quick electronic contact to our enterprise, as well as direct communication with us, which also includes a general address of electronic mail (e-mail address). If a data subject contacts the controller by e-mail or via a contact form, the personal data transmitted by the data subject are automatically stored for the purpose of processing or contacting the data subject.

8. Routine erasure and blocking of personal data

The data controller shall process and store the personal data of the data subject only for the period necessary to achieve the purpose of storage, or as far as this is granted by the European legislator or other legislators in laws or regulations to which the controller is subject to. If the storage purpose is not applicable, or if a storage period prescribed by the European legislator or another competent legislator expires, the personal data are routinely blocked or erased in accordance with legal requirements.

9. Rights of the data subject

a) Right of confirmation

Each data subject shall have the right to obtain from the controller the confirmation as to whether or not personal data concerning him or her are being processed.

b) Right of access

Each data subject shall have the right to obtain from the controller free information about his or her personal data stored at any time and a copy of this information.

c) Right to rectification

Each data subject shall have the right to obtain from the controller without undue delay the rectification of inaccurate personal data concerning him or her.

d) Right to erasure (Right to be forgotten)

Each data subject shall have the right to obtain from the controller the erasure of personal data concerning him or her without undue delay where one of the following grounds applies: the personal data are no longer necessary in relation to the purposes for which they were collected; the data subject withdraws consent; the data subject objects to the processing and there are no overriding legitimate grounds.

e) Right to restriction of processing

Each data subject shall have the right to obtain from the controller restriction of processing where one of the following applies: the accuracy of the personal data is contested; the processing is unlawful and the data subject opposes erasure; the controller no longer needs the personal data for the purposes of the processing; the data subject has objected to processing pending verification.

f) Right to data portability

Each data subject shall have the right to receive the personal data concerning him or her in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format and have the right to transmit those data to another controller.

g) Right to object

Each data subject shall have the right to object, on grounds relating to his or her particular situation, to processing of personal data concerning him or her. RemoteTranslations LLC shall no longer process the personal data in the event of the objection, unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for the processing.

h) Automated individual decision-making

Each data subject shall have the right not to be subject to a decision based solely on automated processing, including profiling, which produces legal effects concerning him or her.

i) Right to withdraw consent

Each data subject shall have the right to withdraw his or her consent to processing of his or her personal data at any time.

10. Data protection for applications

The data controller shall collect and process the personal data of applicants for the purpose of the processing of the application procedure. If the data controller concludes an employment contract with an applicant, the submitted data will be stored for the purpose of processing the employment relationship in compliance with legal requirements. If no employment contract is concluded, the application documents shall be automatically erased two months after notification of the refusal decision.

11. Data protection provisions about the application and use of Google AdSense

On this website, the controller has integrated Google AdSense. Google AdSense is an online service which allows the placement of advertising on third-party sites. The operating company of Google AdSense is Alphabet Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Pkwy, Mountain View, CA 94043-1351, United States.

With each call-up to a page into which a Google AdSense component is integrated, the Internet browser will automatically submit data through the Google AdSense component for the purpose of online advertising and the settlement of commissions. During the course of this technical procedure, Alphabet Inc. gains knowledge of personal data, such as the IP address of the data subject.

12. Data protection provisions about the application and use of DoubleClick

On this website, the controller has integrated components of DoubleClick by Google. DoubleClick is a trademark of Google under which predominantly special online marketing solutions are marketed to advertising agencies and publishers. The operating company is Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Pkwy, Mountain View, CA 94043-1351, United States.

DoubleClick by Google transmits data to the DoubleClick server with each impression, click, or other activity. The purpose of the cookie is the optimization and display of advertising. A cookie from DoubleClick does not contain any personal data.

Further information about the applicable data protection provisions of DoubleClick may be retrieved at https://www.google.com/intl/en/policies/.

13. Legal basis for the processing

Art. 6(1) lit. a GDPR serves as the legal basis for processing operations for which we obtain consent. If the processing of personal data is necessary for the performance of a contract, the processing is based on Article 6(1) lit. b GDPR. Where processing is required for compliance with a legal obligation, it is based on Art. 6(1) lit. c GDPR. Where processing is necessary for the purposes of the legitimate interests pursued by our company, it is based on Article 6(1) lit. f GDPR.

14. The legitimate interests pursued by the controller

Where the processing of personal data is based on Article 6(1) lit. f GDPR, our legitimate interest is to carry out our business in favor of the well-being of all our employees and the shareholders.

15. Period for which the personal data will be stored

The criteria used to determine the period of storage of personal data is the respective statutory retention period. After expiration of that period, the corresponding data is routinely deleted, as long as it is no longer necessary for the fulfillment of the contract or the initiation of a contract.

16. Provision of personal data as statutory or contractual requirement

We clarify that the provision of personal data is partly required by law (e.g. tax regulations) or can also result from contractual provisions. The non-provision of the personal data would have the consequence that the contract with the data subject could not be concluded.

Last updated: November 1, 2022