Privacy Policy

This privacy policy explains how AngloSaxonTranslationCenter, organization number 010327–1136, with an address at Stormvägen 8, 58274 Linköping, Sweden (referred to as ”AngloSaxonTranslationCenter”, ”ASTC”, ”the Company”, ”we”, or ”us”), handles personal data in its role as a data controller.

1. Definitions

AngloSaxonTranslationCenter (also ”ASTC”, ”the Company”, ”we”, or ”us”) refers to the business with organization number 010327–1136 and VAT number SE010327113601, registered at Stormvägen 8, 582 74 Linköping, Sweden.
Customer (also ”client”, ”you”, ”your”) refers to an individual or legal entity who has purchased or may purchase goods or services from AngloSaxonTranslationCenter.
Supplier (also ”partner”, ”agency”, ”contractor”, ”freelancer”, ”you”, ”your”) refers to an individual or legal entity providing or potentially providing goods or services to AngloSaxonTranslationCenter.
Personal data refers to any information that can directly or indirectly identify a natural person. This includes, but is not limited to, data such as name, personal identification number, address, email address, phone number, IP address, and other information linked to an individual.

Collection of Personal Data

2.1 Personal data we collect when you are a customer:

• First and last name
• Personal identification number (for individuals) and company registration number, or organization number, (for legal entities)
• VAT number (if applicable)
• IP address and information on how you use the company’s website
• Billing information
• Task-related information

2.2 Purpose of collecting these data

Your personal data is collected for the following purposes:

• To fulfill our contract with you
• To deliver the completed task
• To invoice the correct individual or legal entity
• To comply with our obligations under the Swedish Accounting Act (Bokföringslagen)

2.3 How long your personal data is stored

Your personal data is retained only as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected. Regular purges are carried out to delete information that is no longer needed.
Your data is stored:

• As long as our contract is valid
• For the period required to handle any complaints
• In accordance with the requirements of the Swedish Accounting Act (Bokföringslagen)
• For the period specified by the Swedish Prescription Act (Preskriptionslagen)

2.4 Who has access to your data

Your personal data is not shared with external parties without your consent. To deliver our services, your data may be shared with:

• Contractors (freelancers) involved in fulfilling the task
• Simply A/S (Denmark), which manages our web hosting services

3.1 Personal data we collect when you are a supplier or express interest:

• First and last name
• Personal identification number (for individuals) and registration number (for legal entities)
• VAT number (if applicable)
• IP address and information on how you use the company’s website
• Email address
• Phone number (optional)
• Information on language skills, language pairs, education, qualifications (optional)
• Information on expected work pace, pricing, and services (optional)
• CV, cover letter, and other documents (optional)

3.2 Purpose of collecting these data

Your personal data is collected for the following purposes:

• To fulfill our contract with you
• To review and manage your application
• To contact you and offer assignments
• To ensure correct invoice issuance
• To comply with our obligations under the Swedish Accounting Act (Bokföringslagen)

3.3 How long your personal data is stored

Your personal data is retained only as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected. Regular purges are carried out to delete information that is no longer needed.
Your data is stored:

• As long as our contract is valid
• For the period required to handle any complaints
• While we process your expression of interest (up to three months)
• In accordance with the requirements of the Swedish Accounting Act (Bokföringslagen)
• For the period specified by the Swedish Prescription Act (Preskriptionslagen)

3.4 Who has access to your data

Your personal data is not shared with external parties without your consent. To deliver our services, your data may be shared with:

• Clients who have placed an order with us
• Simply A/S (Denmark), which manages our web hosting services

4. Your Rights

These are your rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• Right to erasure
• Right to rectification
• Right to access your data
• Right to information
• Right to restriction of processing
• Right to object
• Rights in relation to automated decision-making
• Right to data portability

You can learn more about your rights on the Swedish Authority for Privacy Protection’s website (IMY): https://www.imy.se/privatperson/dataskydd/dina-rattigheter/

5. Cookies

A cookie is a small text file that a website stores on a visitor’s device and sends back to the website each time the visitor returns. We use cookies to collect information and improve your user experience. You can configure your browser to block all cookies or to notify you when a cookie is sent. Please note that if you choose not to accept cookies, some features of our website or services may become unavailable.

5.1 Types of cookies we use:

5.1.1 Necessary
Necessary cookies are required to enable basic functionality on this website, such as secure logins or adjusting your consent preferences. These cookies do not store any personal identifiable information.

5.1.3 Managing cookie preferences

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the button in the bottom left corner. This will allow you to return to the cookie consent banner and modify your settings or withdraw your consent. Additionally, different browsers provide various methods for blocking and deleting cookies used by websites. You can adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies. Below are links to support documents on how to manage and delete cookies for the major browsers:

• Chrome: https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/32050
• Safari: https://support.apple.com/en-in/guide/safari/sfri11471/mac
• Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/clear-cookies-and-site-data-firefox?redirectslug=delete-cookies-remove-info-websites-stored&redirectlocale=en-US
• Internet Explorer: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/how-to-delete-cookie-files-in-internet-explorer-bca9446f-d873-78de-77ba-d42645fa52fc

If you use another browser, please visit your browser’s official support documents for more information.

6.1 Privacy policies for external websites

Our website may contain links to external websites. Our privacy policy applies only to our website, and we encourage you to review the privacy policy of any external websites you visit via these links.

6.2 Changes to the privacy policy

We reserve the right to modify and update this privacy policy. In the event of significant changes, or if personal data will be processed in a manner different from what is stated in this policy, we will inform you in an appropriate manner. The latest version of the privacy policy will always be available on our website. This privacy policy was last updated on October 7, 2024.

7. Contact Information

If you have any questions or complaints regarding our processing of personal data or if you wish to exercise your rights, please contact us using the following details:

• Email: gdpr@astc.se
• Phone: +46 727 021 383
• Mailing address: AngloSaxonTranslationCenter, Stormvägen 8, 582 74 Linköping, Sweden

8. Contact details for the relevant supervisory authority

If you are not satisfied with how we have handled your personal data, please contact us using the details above. You also have the right to file a complaint regarding our processing of personal data with the Swedish Authority for Privacy Protection (Integritetsskyddsmyndigheten):
Website: www.imy.se