Privacy Policy

I. PRIVACY AND DATA PROTECTION POLICY

In compliance with current legislation, MARINA MATA SPANISH TRANSLATOR & LOCALIZATION SPECIALIST (hereinafter also the “Website”) commits to implementing the necessary technical and organizational measures corresponding to the level of risk posed by the processed data.

 

Applicable Data Protection Laws

This policy is aligned with Spanish and European data protection laws, specifically:

  • Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and Council of 27 April 2016 (GDPR).

  • Organic Law 3/2018 of 5 December on Personal Data Protection and guarantee of Digital Rights (LOPD-GDD).

  • Royal Decree 1720/2007 of 21 December (RDLOPD).

  • Law 34/2002 of 11 July on Information Society Services and Electronic Commerce (LSSI‑CE).

 

Data Controller

The controller of personal data collected via this Website is:

  • Name: Marina Mata Rodríguez

  • NIF: 45112274M

  • Address: C/Cabo Peña, Resid. Cabo Peña, 12, 11205, Algeciras, Cádiz, SPAIN

  • Phone: +34 638 844 468

  • Email: marinamatarodriguez@gmail.com

 

Personal Data Records

In accordance with GDPR and LOPD-GDD, the personal data submitted through website forms are entered into our records to facilitate, expedite, and fulfill commitments made with the User, or to respond to inquiries. Unless exempt under GDPR Article 30.5, a record of processing activities is maintained, detailing purposes, processing operations, and other relevant metadata.

 

Principles Governing Data Processing

All personal data processing complies with GDPR Article 5 and LOPD-GDD:

  • Lawfulness, fairness, transparency: User consent is obtained before processing.

  • Purpose limitation: Data are collected for explicit, legitimate purposes.

  • Data minimization: Only data strictly necessary are processed.

  • Accuracy: Data must be accurate and kept current.

  • Storage limitation: Data retained only as long as necessary.

  • Integrity and confidentiality: Security measures are enforced to ensure confidentiality.

  • Accountability: The Controller ensures and documents compliance.

 

Categories of Personal Data

Only identification data are processed. No special categories of personal data (under GDPR Article 9) are collected.

 

Legal Basis for Processing

Processing is based on the User’s explicit consent, which can be withdrawn at any time with the same ease as it was granted. Withdrawal does not affect the lawfulness of previously processed data.

 

Purpose of Data Processing

Personal data are processed to fulfill commitments between the User and the Website, maintain communication, manage inquiries, and for personalization, operational, and statistical purposes, including marketing analysis to improve content and navigation.

 

Retention Period

Data are retained for no longer than 18 months or until the User requests deletion. Users are informed of retention periods or the criteria used to determine them at the point of data collection.

 

Recipients of Personal Data

User data will not be shared with third parties. If any sharing were to occur, Users would be notified at the time of collection.

 

Minors’ Data

Only persons aged 14 or older may consent to data processing. For children under 14, parental or guardian consent is required for lawful processing, in accordance with GDPR Article 8 and LOPD-GDD Article 7.

 

Confidentiality and Data Security

The Controller will adopt appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect personal data from accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorized disclosure, or access. An SSL certificate ensures secure, encrypted data transmission between the User and the server.

In the event of a suspected personal data breach posing a high risk to rights and freedoms, the Controller will notify the User without undue delay, per GDPR definitions.

All personnel and data handlers are bound by confidentiality obligations under legal or contractual terms.

 

User Rights

Users may exercise the following rights under GDPR and LOPD-GDD by writing to the Controller with reference “RGPD-www.marinamatarodriguez” and including: name, ID copy, representative ID (if applicable), statement of request, address for notifications, date, and signature, and supporting documents. Rights include:

  • Access

  • Rectification

  • Erasure (“right to be forgotten”)

  • Restriction of processing

  • Data portability

  • Objection

  • Not to be subject to decisions based solely on automated processing, including profiling

Requests and supporting documentation may be sent to:

 

Third-party Links

The Website may include links to websites operated by others, which have their own privacy policies and independent data protections.

 

Complaints to Supervisory Authority

Users have the right to lodge complaints with their local supervisory authority, such as the Spanish Data Protection Agency (AEPD), if they believe their rights are infringed.

 

II. ACCEPTANCE AND AMENDMENTS TO THIS POLICY

By using the Website, Users confirm they have read and accept this Privacy Policy and consent to the processing described. MARINA MATA SPANISH TRANSLATOR & LOCALIZATION SPECIALIST reserves the right to amend this policy as needed by legal, regulatory, or doctrinal changes. Users are encouraged to review it regularly, as updates will not be individually notified.

This Privacy Policy has been updated to reflect GDPR and LOPD-GDD compliance.