Privacy Policy

Data Controller: Yi Xin – Freelance Chinese Translator

Last Updated: 26 May 2026

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how I collect, use, store, protect, and disclose personal data when you visit my website, submit inquiries via contact forms, or engage my Chinese translation services. I am committed to complying with applicable data protection laws, including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA), and other relevant regulations.

2. Personal Data I Collect

I collect only the information you voluntarily provide or that is necessary to deliver translation services:

• Full      name

• Email      address

• Phone      number (if provided)

• Job      title, company, and location

• Manuscript      details, project requirements, and communication history

• Website      usage data (e.g., IP address, browser type, pages visited) via basic      analytics (if used)

3. Purposes of Processing

I use your personal data solely for the following purposes:

• Respond      to your inquiries about Chinese translation services

• Prepare      quotes, project timelines, and service agreements

• Manage      and deliver commissioned translation work

• Communicate      project updates and support

• Comply      with legal, tax, and contractual obligations

• Improve      service quality and website experience

I will not use your data for unsolicited marketing without your explicit opt-in consent.

4. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR)

• Consent      (when you submit a form or agree to be contacted)

• Legitimate      interest (to provide and manage requested services)

• Performance      of a contract (for commissioned translation projects)

• Compliance      with legal obligations

5. Data Sharing and Third Parties

I do not sell, rent, or lease your personal data to third parties. Data may be shared only in the following limited circumstances:

• Secure      communication and CRM tools used for client management

• Legal      or governmental authorities when required by law

• Payment      processors (if applicable for invoicing)

All third parties are required to maintain adequate data protection standards.

6. Data Retention

Your personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes stated in this policy or as required by law. Upon completion of services or upon your request, data will be securely deleted or anonymized.

7. Data Security

I implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. Access to data is restricted to my own use for service delivery only.

8. Your Data Protection Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

• Access      the personal data I hold about you

• Correct      inaccurate or incomplete information

• Request      erasure or restriction of processing

• Withdraw      consent at any time

• Lodge      a complaint with a supervisory authority

To exercise these rights, contact me at: yi.xin@en-zhcn.com

9. Cookies and Analytics

This website uses only minimal, necessary cookies for basic functionality. No targeted advertising or intensive tracking is employed.

10. Changes to This Policy

I may update this policy occasionally. Significant changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

11. Contact Information

If you have questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact:

Yi Xin

Email: yi.xin@en-zhcn.com

Website: https://www.en-zhcn.com