BBLTranslation’s project methodology and approach

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Translation can often be thought of as a type of ‘behind the scenes’ process that most people won’t ever get a clear view of. In fact, the lack of clarity about what goes on when a text is sent off to a translation agency might even lead some people to believe that it’s easy! Just a matter of sending a text off to a translator and having them ‘write it out in another language’ before sending it back. Nothing could be further from the truth – it’s actually a very careful and detail-oriented procedure that we, as professionals, take great pride in perfecting. Let us take you behind the curtain and clear away the smoke to show you exactly what it looks like for us to work on a translation project, from receiving the job to final delivery. 

3 key concepts to create the best final product

When working to create translations, it is important to understand that the end user will be using it as if it was the original version. It has to read and sound natural, display all the same information, and grab the attention of the viewer/reader (depending on form, not all texts end up as written words on the page). That’s why, at BBLTranslation, our methodology is guided by three key concepts to help us create the best final product: creativity, a technical approach, and innovation.

Our first step after receiving a job from a client is to analyse the text and then to identify which of our expert translators will be the most suitable for the task. This translator will then use their background in the area of the text in order to create a target language version that contains the details required while also being innovative in their language use to come up with creative solutions to any challenges faced. It cannot be overstated how important it is for the translator to have this creative flair, we’ve all seen examples of bad translations where the structure or wording of the original text has been followed just a little bit too closely to the point where the final translation is nonsensical!

Once this has been done, the text is sent to a second linguist who verifies the quality of the text and suggests changes to make sure that the client receives the most natural and idiomatic translation possible. This might come as a surprise to anyone who hasn’t thought about what might happen backstage during translation, surely it’s a solitary job? Not at all, having another pair of eyes (and another brain) look at a text can help to spot anything that was missed by the first linguist, as well as introduce another stylistic viewpoint to help give the text that boost that lifts it from good to great. Once these changes have been reviewed, it goes back to the project manager for final quality control before delivery. Briefing with the client and ongoing communication with them is of utmost importance for us in order to create a final product that meets their needs.

3 core values that guide us

There you have it: creativity, a technical approach, and innovation in action. The three core values that guide us in our work also help to make sure that anyone coming to us is receiving the best possible service. After reading this you should now feel more confident about understanding what happens behind the (virtual) walls of a translation agency!

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If you provide your consent to the sending of commercial communications, personal data will be processed actively while you have the status of User, or until you withdraw your consent.

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vi. Duty of secrecy: BBL complies strictly with the duty of secrecy and confidentiality of personal data, and for this reason has implemented technical, organisational and security measures to prevent its unauthorised alteration, loss, processing and/or access, taking account of the state of the art, the nature of the stored data and the risks to which they are exposed, all of this as established by Spanish and European legislation on the Protection of Personal Data.

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a. To exercise the rights of access, rectification, erasure and objection, limitation of treatment, data portability and not being the subject of automated individual decisions, by writing to Bibielle Global Translations, SL, Calle Cartagena 241, Barcelona, 08025 Spain or at legal@bbltranslation.eu indicating the subject of your request, and attaching a [copy of your] national identity card or passport.
b. To complain to the Supervisory Authority: if a user considers that their data is not being used properly, and this matter is not addressed by BBL, they may submit a complaint to the relevant data protection authority, which in Spain is the Agencia Española de Protección de Datos.

Important warning: we recommend that you carefully read the contents of this legal text prior to providing any personal data through the website of Bibielle Global Translations, SL, owner of and responsible for the correct application of the Privacy Policy.
In accordance with the regulations applicable to the protection of personal data, and the new provisions contained in the General Data Protection Regulation (hereinafter GDPR), directly applicable from 25 May 2018, Bibielle Global Translations, SL informs you of the following:
i. Contact details of the Data Controller: Bibielle Global Translations, SL (hereinafter BBL), with Tax Identification No. B65336885, registered office at Calle Cartagena 241, Barcelona, 08025 Spain, and contact e-mail legal@bbltranslation.eu.

ii. Purposes: Data collected through the contact e-mail address, or service quotation request form, will be incorporated into files owned by BBL with the purpose of handling, managing and responding to your request or contact. The data provided will not be used for purposes other than those for which it was collected.

iii. In addition, and on a voluntary basis, you may provide your consent (by ticking the corresponding box or registration) to us sending commercial communications, by any route and/or electronic means, and keeping you informed about the services which, being similar to the current ones, may interest you, and which BBL offers to its Clients and users under more advantageous conditions, and to carry out market or customer satisfaction surveys.

iv. Retention: The data will be retained for the time necessary to achieve the purposes for which it was collected, in order to respond to the subject of your request or contact, and while there continues to be a mutual interest. It will be deleted when it is no longer necessary for such purposes, the commercial or contractual relationship ends, unless its retention is required by law.

If you provide your consent to the sending of commercial communications, personal data will be processed actively while you have the status of User, or until you withdraw your consent.

v. Data communication: In no event will your data be transferred or communicated to a third party, unless required by law; nor will it be transferred internationally, except with the unequivocal consent of the data subject, and prior information about the possible recipients, purpose and, where appropriate, country of destination.

vi. Duty of secrecy: BBL complies strictly with the duty of secrecy and confidentiality of personal data, and for this reason has implemented technical, organisational and security measures to prevent its unauthorised alteration, loss, processing and/or access, taking account of the state of the art, the nature of the stored data and the risks to which they are exposed, all of this as established by Spanish and European legislation on the Protection of Personal Data.

vii. Rights of the data subject:

a. To exercise the rights of access, rectification, erasure and objection, limitation of treatment, data portability and not being the subject of automated individual decisions, by writing to Bibielle Global Translations, SL, Calle Cartagena 241, Barcelona, 08025 Spain or at legal@bbltranslation.eu indicating the subject of your request, and attaching a [copy of your] national identity card or passport.
b. To complain to the Supervisory Authority: if a user considers that their data is not being used properly, and this matter is not addressed by BBL, they may submit a complaint to the relevant data protection authority, which in Spain is the Agencia Española de Protección de Datos.

viii. If you receive commercial communications by electronic means, in accordance with the Spanish Law of Information Society and Electronic Commerce Services (LSSICE), you may withdraw your consent, unsubscribe or modify your data using the same channel, through the e-mail address legal@bbltranslation.eu, which will be specified in each communication.