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Privacy Policy

Introduction

One Step Lingual Services ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our services or visit our website. By using our services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Information We Collect
1. Personal Information:
  • Contact Information : We collect your name, email address, phone number, and mailing address when you contact us, request our services, or sign up for our newsletter.
  • Billing Information : We collect your billing address, payment card details, and other related information when you make a payment for our services.
2. Service Data:
  • Interpreting Services : We collect information necessary for providing interpreting services, such as language preferences, service location, date and time of the service, and any specific requirements related to the assignment.
3. Usage Data :
  • Website Interaction : We collect data on how you interact with our website, including your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and the date and time of your visit. This data is collected using cookies and other tracking technologies.
4. Communication Data :
  • Correspondence: We collect information from your communications with us, such as emails, phone calls, and messages through our website.
How We Use Your Information
1. Service Provision :
  • To provide, manage, and improve our interpreting services.
  • To communicate with you regarding your service requests and respond to your inquiries.
2. Billing and Payments :
  • To process payments and manage billing information.
  • To send invoices and payment reminders.
3. Improving Our Services :
  • To analyze usage patterns and improve our website and services.
  • To conduct surveys and gather feedback to enhance customer experience.
4. Marketing and Communications :
  • To send you promotional materials and updates about our services, subject to your communication preferences.
  • To inform you of changes to our services, terms, and policies.
5. Legal Compliance :
  • To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights and interests.
  • To prevent fraud, address security issues, and respond to legal requests.
Information Sharing and Disclosure
1. Service Providers :
  • We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us in providing our services, such as payment processors, IT support, and marketing services. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes specified by us.
2. Legal Requirements :
  • We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities, such as law enforcement agencies.
3. Business Transfers :
  • In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction. We will notify you of any such change in ownership or control of your personal information.
Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include:

  • Encryption : Using SSL/TLS encryption to protect data transmitted over the internet.
  • Access Controls :Restricting access to personal information to authorized personnel only.
  • Data Storage :Storing personal information on secure servers.
  • However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

    Your Rights
    1. Access and Correction :
    • You have the right to access and correct your personal information held by us. You can request a copy of your information or make corrections by contacting us.
    2. Data Portability :
    • You have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
    3. Right to Erasure :
    • You can request the deletion of your personal information, subject to certain conditions and legal obligations. We will comply with such requests where possible and inform you of the outcome.
    4. Right to Restriction of Processing :
    • You can request that we restrict the processing of your personal information under certain circumstances, such as if you contest the accuracy of the data or if the processing is unlawful.
    5. Right to Object :
    • You have the right to object to the processing of your personal information for direct marketing purposes or other legitimate interests pursued by us.
    6. Right to Withdraw Consent :
    • If we are processing your personal information based on your consent, you have the right to withdraw your consent at any time. This will not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
    Cookies and Tracking Technologies

    We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small data files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They help us understand how you use our site and improve its functionality.

    • Types of Cookies : We use session cookies (which expire when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (which remain on your device until they expire or are deleted).
    • Managing Cookies: You can control the use of cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or delete existing ones. However, if you disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly.
    Third-Party Links

    Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of these websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

    Changes to This Privacy Policy

    We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on our website, and the revised policy will take effect immediately upon posting. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

    Contact Us

    32 Lower Green, Worcester Park, England, KT4 7NX
    onesteplingual@outlook.com
    020 3488 3238