PRIVACY POLICY

This Website collects some Personal Data from its Users.

Data Controller

Maria Luisa Barbano, Via Antica Certosa 20, 14100 ASTI (AT), Italy
Email address: marialuisa@btechtranslations.com

Categories of Personal Data Collected

This Website collects certain types of Personal Data, either independently or through third parties. Such Data include, but are not limited to: email address, first and last name (if provided in the contact form), Usage Data, and Tracking Tools (such as cookies and analytics technologies).

Personal Data are collected in the following circumstances:

when the Data Subject (hereinafter referred to as the User) completes the contact form to request information or quotations;
when the User downloads informational or promotional materials, such as brochures, guides, or other downloadable content;
automatically during the User’s navigation of the Website, through the collection of Usage Data and cookies.

Unless otherwise specified, all Personal Data requested by this Website are mandatory for the purpose of responding to User requests and ensuring proper functionality of the Website. Failure to provide such Data may make it impossible for the Controller to provide the requested services.

The Controller ensures that all processing of Personal Data is carried out in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (General Data Protection Regulation – GDPR) and, where applicable, the UK GDPR.

Mode and Place of Data Processing

Methods of Processing

The Controller adopts appropriate technical and organisational security measures to prevent unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction of Personal Data.

Processing is carried out using computers and/or other IT-enabled tools, following procedures and organisational methods strictly related to the stated purposes. Access to the Data is limited to persons authorised by the Controller who are bound by confidentiality obligations and have received adequate training on data-protection matters.

In addition to the Controller, certain categories of third parties may have access to the Data in the course of their activities, such as providers of technical, hosting, or IT services, communication agencies, or consultants. Where applicable, these parties are appointed as Data Processors pursuant to Article 28 GDPR and act on the basis of documented instructions from the Controller.

An up-to-date list of Data Processors and authorised persons can be obtained from the Controller upon request at marialuisa@btechtranslations.com.

Legal Basis of Processing

The Controller processes Personal Data only when at least one of the following conditions applies:

the Data Subject has given explicit consent for one or more specific purposes;
processing is necessary for the performance of a contract to which the Data Subject is party, or in order to take pre-contractual steps at the Data Subject’s request;
processing is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation to which the Controller is subject;
processing is necessary for the purposes of the legitimate interests pursued by the Controller or by a third party, provided such interests are not overridden by the interests or fundamental rights and freedoms of the Data Subject.

The Controller is available to clarify the specific legal basis applicable to each processing activity and, in particular, whether the provision of Personal Data is a statutory or contractual requirement or necessary to enter into a contract.

Place of Processing and Data Transfers

Personal Data are processed at the Controller’s operating premises and at any other locations where the parties involved in the processing are situated.

Depending on the User’s location, Data may be transferred to a country other than that of the User. Where Personal Data are transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA), such transfers occur in compliance with Chapter V of the GDPR, for example on the basis of:

a European Commission adequacy decision, or
Standard Contractual Clauses adopted by the Commission, or
other appropriate safeguards, ensuring that the Data are afforded an adequate level of protection.

Further details regarding international data transfers and the safeguards applied may be requested at any time by contacting the Controller.

Retention Period

Personal Data is retained for no longer than is necessary for the purposes for which they were collected. Specifically:

Personal Data processed to perform a contract or pre-contractual obligations is retained until such activities have been completed;
Personal Data processed on the basis of the Controller’s legitimate interests is retained for as long as those interests persist, unless the Data Subject objects;
Personal Data processed on the basis of consent is retained until that consent is withdrawn;
Personal Data that must be retained for legal, accounting, or regulatory obligations will be stored for the time required by applicable law.

Once the relevant retention period has expired, Personal Data will be securely deleted or anonymised. After deletion, the rights of access, rectification, erasure, and data portability can no longer be exercised.

Purposes of Processing

Personal Data relating to the User is collected and processed to enable the Controller to provide its professional services and to perform the following activities:

responding to contact requests and managing communications with Users;
performing analytics to monitor and improve the Website’s functionality and User experience.

Further details on each purpose and the specific categories of Personal Data involved are provided in the corresponding sections of this Privacy Policy.

Detailed Information on the Processing of Personal Data

Personal Data is collected for the purposes described below and through the following services.

- Analytics
These services enable the Controller to monitor and analyse web traffic and may be used to understand how Users interact with the Website, to improve functionality and content.

- Google Analytics (Google LLC / Google Ireland Limited)
Google Analytics is a web analysis service provided by Google LLC (United States) and, for Users located in the European Economic Area (EEA), by Google Ireland Limited.
Google uses the Data collected to track and examine the use of this Website, to prepare reports on its activity, and to share such reports with other Google services. Google may use the collected Data to contextualise and personalise the ads of its own advertising network.

Personal Data processed: Cookies and Usage Data
Place of processing: European Union / United States
Legal basis: Consent of the Data Subject (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR)
Privacy documentation: Google Privacy Policy – Opt-out

- Contacting the Controller through the Contact Form (this Website)

By completing the contact form with their Personal Data, the User authorises the Controller to use such information to respond to requests for information, quotations, or any other type of enquiry indicated in the form.

Personal Data processed: First name, last name, and email address
Purpose: Handling contact requests and subsequent correspondence related to the Controller’s professional services
Legal basis: Performance of pre-contractual measures at the request of the Data Subject (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR) and/or consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR)

Data Subject Rights

Users (hereinafter, Data Subjects) may exercise specific rights in relation to the processing of their Personal Data by the Controller.
In accordance with Articles 15–22 of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Data Subjects are entitled to the following rights:

Withdraw consent at any time.
Where processing is based on consent, Data Subjects have the right to withdraw such consent at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of processing carried out before withdrawal.
Object to the processing of Personal Data.
Data Subjects may object to the processing of their Personal Data when such processing is carried out on a legal basis other than consent, including processing based on the Controller’s legitimate interests or for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest.
Where Personal Data is processed for direct marketing purposes, the Data Subject may object at any time and without providing any reason.
Access Personal Data.
Data Subjects have the right to obtain confirmation as to whether or not their Personal Data are being processed, to receive information on specific aspects of the processing, and to obtain a copy of the Data undergoing processing.
Rectification.
Data Subjects have the right to request the correction or updating of inaccurate or incomplete Personal Data.
Restriction of processing.
In certain circumstances, Data Subjects may request that the processing of their Personal Data be restricted. In such cases, the Controller will retain the Data solely for storage purposes or for the establishment, exercise, or defence of legal claims.
Erasure (“Right to be forgotten”).
In certain cases provided for by law, Data Subjects have the right to request the deletion of their Personal Data held by the Controller.
Data portability.
Data Subjects have the right to receive their Personal Data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format and, where technically feasible, to have such Data transmitted directly to another controller. This right applies where the processing is carried out by automated means and is based on the Data Subject’s consent or on a contract.
Lodge a complaint.
Data Subjects have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority — in Italy, the Garante per la Protezione dei Dati Personali (www.garanteprivacy.it) — or with the authority of their habitual residence or place of work.

Details about the Right to Object to Processing

Where Personal Data is processed for purposes of the Controller’s legitimate interests or in the exercise of public authority, Data Subjects may object on grounds relating to their particular situation.
If Personal Data is processed for direct marketing purposes, the Data Subject may object at any time, free of charge and without justification. Upon objection, the Controller will cease processing the Data for such purposes.

How to Exercise These Rights

Requests to exercise the rights described above may be submitted at any time by contacting the Controller at marialuisa@btechtranslations.com.
Requests are handled free of charge and will be processed by the Controller without undue delay, and in any event within one month of receipt, in accordance with Article 12 of the GDPR.
Where necessary, this period may be extended by up to two further months to account for the complexity or number of requests, in which case the Controller will inform the Data Subject of the extension and the reasons for the delay.

Cookie Policy

This Website uses cookies and similar technologies to ensure its proper functioning, improve the browsing experience, and collect analytical information in an aggregated form.
For detailed information on the types of cookies used, their purposes, and how to manage your preferences, please refer to this Cookie Policy.

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on the User’s device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when visiting a website.
They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to the website owners. Cookies enable this Website to recognise the User’s device on subsequent visits and to remember certain information, such as browsing preferences or interactions.

Types of Cookies Used

Technical (necessary) cookies – These are essential for the Website to function properly and to enable basic navigation and security features. They do not require the User’s consent.
Analytical cookies – These cookies collect aggregated, anonymous information about how Users interact with the Website (for example, the number of visitors and the pages visited). They help the Controller improve Website performance and usability.
Functional cookies – These allow the Website to remember User choices (such as language preferences) to provide a more personalised experience.
Third-party cookies – Some cookies may be set by external services used on the Website (e.g., analytics or embedded content providers). Such cookies are subject to the third party’s own privacy and cookie policies.

This Website does not use cookies for profiling or direct marketing purposes, and no personal information, such as name, address, or contact details, is collected through cookies.

Cookie Consent

When Users first access www.btechtranslations.com, a cookie banner will appear informing them of the use of cookies and giving them the choice to:

Accept all cookies, thereby enabling full functionality of the Website; or
Manage or reject cookies, selecting which categories to allow or disable.

Users can modify their cookie preferences at any time by adjusting the settings in the cookie banner or in their web browser.

Managing Cookies

Users can control or delete cookies through their browser settings. The procedure varies depending on the browser used; links to instructions for major browsers are provided below:

Please note that disabling or deleting cookies may affect the proper functioning of certain features or pages of this Website.

Legal Action

The Controller may process the User’s Personal Data for the purpose of establishing, exercising, or defending legal claims, whether in judicial, administrative, or extrajudicial proceedings, arising from misuse of this Website or its related Services.

The User acknowledges that the Controller may be required to disclose Personal Data if so requested by competent public authorities or courts of law, in compliance with applicable legal obligations.

Additional Information About the User’s Personal Data

In addition to the information contained in this Privacy Policy, this Website may provide Users, upon request, with further and contextual information relating to specific services or to particular processing activities involving their Personal Data.

Such supplementary notices may describe, for example, the legal basis, the retention period, or the categories of recipients applicable to a given processing activity, thereby ensuring full transparency in accordance with Articles 12–14 of the GDPR.

Information not Contained in this Policy

Further details regarding the collection or processing of Personal Data may be obtained from the Controller at any time by using the contact details provided in this document. The Controller will respond without undue delay and in accordance with the provisions of the GDPR.

How “Do Not Track” Requests Are Handled

This Website does not currently support browser-based “Do Not Track” (DNT) signals.
Users are advised to consult the privacy policies of any third-party services integrated into this Website to determine whether such services respect DNT requests.

Changes to this Privacy Policy

The Controller reserves the right to amend or update this Privacy Policy at any time, in compliance with applicable data-protection laws. Any modifications will be published on this page, with an updated “last revision” date indicated at the bottom.

Where the changes materially affect processing activities based on the User’s consent, the Controller will seek renewed consent from the User where required by law.

Users are encouraged to review this page periodically to stay informed about how their Personal Data is processed.

For any questions regarding this Policy or future updates, Users may contact the Controller at marialuisa@btechtranslations.com.

Contact and Further Information

For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or the processing of Personal Data carried out through this Website, Users may contact the Controller at:

Maria Luisa Barbano
Email: marialuisa@btechtranslations.com
Website: www.btechtranslations.com

The Controller will respond to all verified requests without undue delay and in any case within the time limits established by Article 12 of the GDPR.

Effective Date and Updates

This Privacy Policy was last updated on 6 November 2025.
The Controller reserves the right to review and update this Policy whenever necessary to reflect legal, technical, or organisational changes in data-processing practices.
The latest version will always be available on this page and will supersede any previous versions.

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