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1. SIA "LK Tulkojumi" Privacy and Cookie Policy

1.1. The Data Controller is SIA "LK Tulkojumi". For questions regarding the processing of personal data, exercising data subject rights, or this Privacy Policy, you may contact us using the contact information provided in Section 2 of this Policy.

1.2. A Data Processor is a natural or legal person who processes personal data on behalf of SIA "LK Tulkojumi" and only in accordance with the instructions of the Data Controller and the requirements of applicable laws and regulations.

1.3. The Data Controller is a natural or legal person who determines the purposes and means of personal data processing.

1.4. A Data Subject is an identified or identifiable natural person whose personal data is being processed.

1.5. Personal Data means any information relating directly or indirectly to an identified or identifiable natural person, such as name, surname, personal identification number, date of birth, email address, telephone number, address, bank details, identification document data, photographs, location data, and other information that allows a person to be identified.

1.6. This Privacy Policy has been prepared in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council (General Data Protection Regulation, or GDPR), the Personal Data Processing Law of the Republic of Latvia, and other applicable laws and regulations of the Republic of Latvia and the European Union. It defines how SIA "LK Tulkojumi" collects, uses, stores, protects, and deletes personal data.

2. Data Controller and Contact Information

2.1. The Data Controller is:

2.2. If you have questions regarding the processing of personal data or wish to exercise your data subject rights, please contact us using the contact information provided above.

3. Personal Data Processed by SIA "LK Tulkojumi"

3.1. SIA "LK Tulkojumi" processes personal data only to the extent necessary for the provision of services, fulfilment of contractual obligations, compliance with legal requirements, or other purposes specified in this Privacy Policy.

3.2. Personal data is processed in accordance with the fundamental principles of personal data processing established by the GDPR – lawfulness, fairness, transparency, data minimisation, accuracy, storage limitation, integrity, confidentiality, and accountability of the Data Controller.

3.3. The Company collects and processes only such personal data as is necessary for the provision of a specific service or fulfilment of obligations established by applicable laws and regulations.

3.3.1. Depending on the type of cooperation, the following categories of personal data may be processed:

3.4. SIA "LK Tulkojumi" does not carry out automated decision-making or profiling that would produce legal effects for the Data Subject or significantly affect them.

4. How SIA "LK Tulkojumi" Obtains Personal Data

4.1. Personal data is primarily obtained directly from the Data Subject when a person contacts SIA "LK Tulkojumi", requests services, submits documents for translation, completes a contact form on the website, or applies for a vacancy.

4.2. In certain cases, personal data may be obtained from publicly available sources, such as company registers or other public databases, where this is necessary for providing services or initiating cooperation.

4.3. Google Analytics 4 (GA4) or equivalent analytics solutions may be used for website statistics analysis. Such tools help analyse website visits, user behaviour, and improve website functionality.

4.4. Cookies and similar technologies may be used on the website to ensure website functionality, improve user experience, and analyse website usage.

4.5. Google Tag Manager may be used on the website as a technical solution for managing various scripts and services. Google Tag Manager itself does not collect personal data; however, third-party services activated through it may process data in accordance with their respective privacy policies.

5. Purposes of Personal Data Processing

5.1. SIA "LK Tulkojumi" processes personal data only for specific, clearly defined, and legitimate purposes.

5.2. Personal data is not used for purposes that are incompatible with the data processing purposes specified in this Privacy Policy.

6. Legal Basis for Personal Data Processing

6.1. Personal data processing is carried out only where there is an applicable legal basis in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council.

6.2. Personal data is processed where it is necessary for entering into an agreement or fulfilling an existing agreement following a request from the Data Subject.

6.3. Personal data may be processed based on the consent of the Data Subject, for example, for sending informational materials or commercial communications.

6.4. Personal data may be processed to fulfil legal obligations binding on SIA "LK Tulkojumi" under applicable laws and regulations.

6.5. In certain cases, personal data may be processed based on the legitimate interests of SIA "LK Tulkojumi", for example, to ensure information security, protect the company’s legal interests, manage client relationships, or improve the quality of provided services.

6.6. Where necessary to protect the vital interests of the Data Subject or another natural person, personal data may also be processed on this legal basis.

6.7. If the legal basis for personal data processing is the consent of the Data Subject, the Data Subject has the right to withdraw their consent at any time. Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before the withdrawal was received.

7. Recipients of Personal Data

7.1. Personal data is accessed only by those persons within SIA "LK Tulkojumi" who require such access for the performance of their duties and provision of services. Persons who have access to client information comply with confidentiality requirements.

7.2. In order to ensure the provision of high-quality services, personal data may in certain cases be transferred to cooperation partners or service providers where this is necessary for providing a specific service or organising the company’s operations.

7.3. Personal data may be transferred to:

7.4. Appropriate personal data protection measures are ensured with service providers who process personal data on behalf of SIA "LK Tulkojumi", and personal data processing agreements are concluded where required.

7.5. Personal data may be transferred to state or municipal authorities, law enforcement institutions, or other competent authorities only where such obligation is established by law or where there is a lawful request.

7.6. If personal data is transferred outside the European Economic Area, such transfer is carried out only in accordance with the requirements of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council and using appropriate safeguards.

8. Data Subject Rights

8.1. The Data Subject has the right to receive information about which personal data SIA "LK Tulkojumi" processes, for what purposes it is used, and how long it is stored.

8.2. The Data Subject has the right to request correction of their personal data if it is inaccurate or incomplete.

8.3. The Data Subject has the right to request deletion of personal data where the grounds provided by the GDPR apply and where retention of the data is not required to comply with legal obligations.

8.4. The Data Subject has the right to restrict the processing of personal data, as well as the right to object to certain types of processing where grounds provided by the GDPR apply.

8.5. Where personal data processing is carried out by automated means and is based on consent or an agreement, the Data Subject has the right, in cases established by applicable laws, to receive their personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.

8.6. Where personal data processing is based on consent, the Data Subject has the right to withdraw their consent at any time by sending a request to the email address [email protected].

8.7. If the Data Subject believes that their personal data processing does not comply with applicable legal requirements, they have the right to submit a complaint to the Data State Inspectorate of Latvia or another competent supervisory authority.

9. Personal Data Retention Periods

9.1. SIA "LK Tulkojumi" stores personal data only for as long as necessary to achieve the specific purpose of personal data processing or for as long as required by the laws and regulations of the Republic of Latvia and the European Union.

9.2. Accounting and financial documents are stored for the periods specified by applicable laws and regulations.

9.3. Client communication information and service request data are stored for as long as necessary for managing client relationships, fulfilling contractual obligations, or protecting against potential legal claims.

9.4. Documents, files submitted for translation, and information related to translation projects are stored only for as long as necessary to perform the work. After completion of the translation service and delivery to the client, files are deleted in accordance with the procedure specified in Section 11 of this Privacy Policy, unless otherwise agreed with the client or otherwise required by applicable laws and regulations.

9.5. If personal data processing is carried out based on consent, the data is stored until consent is withdrawn or until there is no longer a need to process such data.

10. Cookie Policy

10.1. Cookies are small text files stored on a user's device when visiting a website. They help ensure website functionality, improve user experience, analyse website usage, and adapt website operation to user needs.

10.2. The following categories of cookies may be used on the SIA "LK Tulkojumi" website:

10.3. Google Analytics 4 (GA4) or similar analytics solutions may be used to collect website statistics. Such tools help analyse website visits and improve user experience.

10.4. Google Tag Manager may be used as a technical platform for managing various website scripts and analytics tools. Google Tag Manager itself does not collect personal data.

10.5. Analytical and other optional cookies are used only where the user has provided consent, to the extent that such consent is required under applicable laws and regulations.

10.6. The user may change their cookie settings or delete stored cookies at any time through their internet browser settings.

10.7. If a cookie consent solution is used on the website, the user has the option to choose which cookie categories to allow and may change their choice at any time.

11. Changes to the Privacy Policy and Deletion of Documents

11.1. SIA "LK Tulkojumi" reserves the right to periodically update this Privacy and Cookie Policy to ensure its compliance with changes in legislation, technological developments, or changes in the company's data processing procedures.

11.2. If significant changes are made to this Privacy Policy, information about such changes will be published on the SIA "LK Tulkojumi" website or communicated in another appropriate manner.

11.3. After completion of the translation service and delivery to the client, all translation project files and documents submitted by the client are deleted from the working systems of SIA "LK Tulkojumi" within a reasonable period after completion of the project, except where retention is required by applicable laws and regulations, necessary to protect the company's legal interests, or where another written agreement has been reached with the client.

11.4. Information received during the translation process is used only for the provision of the specific service and is not used for other purposes, such as advertising, analysis, or publication, without the client's consent.

12. Contacts

If you have questions regarding personal data processing, this Privacy Policy, the use of cookies, or wish to exercise your data subject rights, please contact SIA "LK Tulkojumi":