GDPR

1. Introduction

Marie Grégoire Translation is committed to protecting personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR).

This page explains how personal data is processed, the legal bases relied upon, and the rights available to individuals.

2. Data Controller

Marie Grégoire Translation
Rue Harmen Cordon 167
7700 Mouscron
Belgium
Email: info@mgtranslation.com

Marie Grégoire Translation acts as the data controller for personal data collected through this website.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

Personal data is processed on the following legal bases:

  • Article 6(1)(b) GDPR – Performance of a contract or pre-contractual measures
  • Article 6(1)(f) GDPR – Legitimate interest (website security, service improvement)
  • Article 6(1)(a) GDPR – Consent (when required, such as cookies or newsletter subscription)
  • Article 6(1)(c) GDPR – Compliance with legal obligations

4. Categories of Data Processed

Depending on the interaction, the following data may be processed:

  • Identification data (name, company, job title)
  • Contact details (email address, phone number)
  • Project-related information provided voluntarily
  • Technical data (IP address, browser type, usage data)
  • Billing and contractual data

Sensitive data is not intentionally collected.

5. Purpose of Processing

Personal data is processed for:

  • Responding to inquiries and quote requests
  • Delivering translation and localization services
  • Managing contractual relationships
  • Website analytics and performance monitoring
  • Ensuring website security

Data is not used for automated decision-making or profiling.

6. Data Retention

Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to:

  • Fulfill contractual obligations
  • Comply with legal requirements
  • Resolve disputes
  • Maintain accounting and administrative records

Once no longer required, data is securely deleted or anonymized.

7. Data Sharing

Personal data may be shared only when necessary with:

  • IT service providers
  • Hosting providers
  • Accounting or legal advisors
  • Trusted subcontractors involved in project delivery

All third parties are required to implement appropriate data protection safeguards.

Personal data is not sold or shared for advertising purposes.

8. International Data Transfers

Where service providers are located outside the European Economic Area, appropriate safeguards are implemented in accordance with GDPR requirements, including standard contractual clauses where applicable.

9. Data Security

Appropriate technical and organizational measures are implemented to ensure data security, including:

  • Secure hosting
  • Access controls
  • Encryption where applicable
  • Regular monitoring and updates

Reasonable steps are taken to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, or loss of data.

10. Data Subject Rights

Under the GDPR, individuals have the right to:

  • Access their personal data
  • Rectify inaccurate data
  • Request erasure
  • Restrict processing
  • Object to processing
  • Data portability
  • Withdraw consent at any time

Requests may be submitted via email at info@mgtranslation.com.

11. Right to Lodge a Complaint

If you believe your data has been processed unlawfully, you may lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority.

For Belgium:

Autorité de Protection des Données (APD)
Rue de la Presse 35
1000 Brussels
www.autoriteprotectiondonnees.be

12. Updates

This GDPR statement may be updated to reflect legal or operational changes. The latest version will always be available on this website.