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Privacy Policy

The TAUS websites [www.translationautomation.com, www.tauslabs.com , www.taustracker.com , www.taus.net ] (“Website”) are operated and managed by or on behalf of TAUS (“TAUS”). Our address is: Oosteinde 9 (1483 AB), De Rijp, the Netherlands (telephone number: +31 299 672028. Our email address is This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

This privacy policy is only applicable to the Website and is not applicable to information that is collected on websites of third parties of which links are included on the Website. In this privacy policy among other things it is set out which data is collected by TAUS, how TAUS uses this data and how the data is secured.

TAUS respects the privacy of the visitors to its Website. Due care will be exercised when processing and securing users’ personal data. In this respect TAUS complies with the requirements stipulated in the Dutch Data Protection Act and any applicable local data protection rules and legislation. Nevertheless, you must realize that it is impossible to ensure that data will be secure on the Internet.

1. Why and how does TAUS collect data?
2. To whom may TAUS provide data?
3. Is TAUS responsible for other websites?
4. How is the data secured?
5. How long is the data retained?
6. Which rights do you have?
7. Changes to the privacy policy
8. Where can you go with respect to questions regarding the protection of personal data?

Why and how does TAUS collect data?

TAUS collects personal data which is provided on a voluntary basis when an online form is completed and sent, or when an e-mail message is transmitted or when you use the translation quality evaluation tools on the TAUS website. The personal data may among other things include: your name, telephone number, email address and address and quality evaluation files in the Dynamic Quality Framework tools. By providing your personal data you consent to TAUS saving them in a file which has the appropriate security measures. TAUS may use this data for the purposes of computerized customer administration and market research.

Use of cookies

During your visit to this Website TAUS may collect data of an impersonal nature, mainly through the use of cookies. A cookie is a small amount of data that is sent to your computer browser from a website's computer and is stored on your computer, if your browser’s preferences allow it. Each website can send its own cookie to your browser but (to protect your privacy) your browser only permits a website to access its own cookies, not the cookies sent to you by other sites.

TAUS uses cookies to help the server identify you when you log in to secure areas of the site. The cookies store your login information, so you can enter and leave the website without having to re-enter the same information over and over.

We also use cookies to track our online traffic flow , to share links on social networks , and to personalise information in online forms.

You have the opportunity to set your web browser to accept all cookies, to notify you when a cookie is issued, or not to receive cookies at any time. Please note that not accepting cookies may affect your ability to access certain parts of our website.

You can view how TAUS uses cookies here.

To whom may TAUS provide data?

All personal data that TAUS collects is transferred, processed and stored on servers at the TAUS hosted service provider company in the United States of America. In general the data protection laws of the United States of America do not afford the same (adequate) level of protection to your personal data. TAUS will therefore ensure that all adequate safeguards are in place and that all applicable laws and regulations are complied with in connection with such transfer.

From time to time the personal data you have provided to TAUS, may be shared with TAUS’s service providers who provide support with respect to the maintenance and the management of the Website. These service providers may only use the personal data when they provide services for TAUS and/or for purposes for which TAUS has collected this data, and they are not allowed to use your personal data for other purposes.

Furthermore, TAUS undertakes not to communicate your personal data to any other party without your prior consent, unless it is required to do so in accordance with any provision of the law or a court judgment.

Is TAUS responsible for other websites?

The Website may contain references (such as hyperlinks, banners or buttons) to other websites. This does not mean that TAUS is related to these other websites or the owners thereof. TAUS is therefore not responsible for the compliance with the privacy legislation by these third parties.

How is the data secured?

TAUS ensures that adequate technical and organizational measures are taken to secure your personal data against loss or any unlawful processing.

The Website is hosted by Hostgator in Houston (Texas) in the United States of America. Hostgator is contractually obliged to process your personal data properly by, amongst other things, implementing sufficient security measures and processing the personal data only in accordance with our instructions.

The TAUS platform member area is password protected. Members use HTTPS or a Secure Socket Layer (SSL) connection when connecting to TAUS to ensure that all data transmission is encrypted. All data is stored behind a dedicated firewall. The firewall is comprised with Cisco WebNS Software which ensures high levels of security without compromising site performance.

Online registration is also performed with an HTTPS encrypted connection. No credit card information is entered or stored on the TAUS website. Online payment is through secure payment to RaboBank. The Rabobank Group is bound by the Personal Data Protection Act, and supports the Code of Financial Institutions, issued by the Dutch Association of Banks and the Federation of Insurers.

How long is the data retained?

TAUS will keep your personal data for as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, to provide you with services and to conduct our legitimate business interest or where otherwise required by law.

Which rights do you have?

Under the terms of the applicable data protection rules and legislation you are entitled to inspect and, if necessary, correct any personal data concerning you. Furthermore, you are entitled to object to the use of your data for direct marketing purposes at any time. To this end you may address a request for such inspection, correction and/or objection to TAUS at the following address: Oosteinde 9 (1483 AB), De Rijp, the Netherlands (Telephone number: +31 299672028. Or by e-mail at the following address: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

Changes to the privacy policy

TAUS reserves the right, at our own discretion, to modify, add or remove sections of this privacy policy at any time. Please check the privacy policy periodically for changes or modifications.