Privacy Policy

Last Updated: November 2024

The Community Centre ("we," "our," or "us") operates the website thecommunityja.com (the "Website"). We are committed to protecting the privacy and security of our users’ personal data and adhere to the Data Protection Act, 2020 ("DPA") of Jamaica. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Website for membership enrollment and other services.

By accessing or using the Website, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you disagree with the terms of this policy, please discontinue use of the Website.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data in connection with your use of our Website:

1.1 Personal Identification Information: This includes your name, contact information (e.g., email address, phone number), and mailing address, provided during membership enrollment or account setup.

1.2 Demographic Information: Information such as age, gender, and other demographic details may be requested to understand our membership base and improve our services.

1.3 Payment Information: For memberships that require payment, we collect financial data necessary to process payments, such as billing addresses and transaction details.

1.4 Technical Information: This includes data automatically collected from your device when accessing the Website, such as IP addresses, browser types, and browsing actions. This data helps improve our Website and is collected through cookies and similar tracking technologies.

2. How We Use Your Information

We process your data under the principles of fairness, lawfulness, and transparency as outlined in the DPA. Specifically, we may use your information for the following purposes:

2.1 Membership Management: To process membership applications, maintain member accounts, and provide access to member-exclusive content.

2.2 Communication: To send important information regarding your membership, notify you of upcoming events, updates to our policies, or other relevant content.

2.3 Improvement of Services: To understand how our users engage with the Website and improve our offerings, content, and user experience.

2.4 Payment Processing: For memberships requiring payment, we use your financial information to process and confirm transactions.

2.5 Legal Compliance: To comply with obligations under the DPA and other relevant Jamaican laws, and respond to legal requests or enforce our rights.

3. Disclosure of Your Information

We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties, except in the following situations:

3.1 Service Providers: We may engage third-party service providers (e.g., payment processors, IT services) to assist in delivering our services. These providers are bound by confidentiality obligations.

3.2 Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law, regulation, or legal request, or to protect our rights, safety, and property.

3.3 Data Transfers: Your information may be stored and processed on servers outside Jamaica. By using our Website, you consent to the transfer of your information to such locations as necessary.

4. Data Protection and Security

We take the necessary steps to secure your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. We implement technical and organizational measures, including encryption, access controls, and data storage protocols, in line with the DPA requirements.

5. Data Retention

We will retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law. When personal data is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it, per the DPA.

6. Your Rights Under the DPA

Under the Data Protection Act, 2020, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

6.1 Right of Access: You may request a copy of your personal data held by us, subject to certain exceptions under the DPA.

6.2 Right to Rectification: If any of your information is inaccurate or incomplete, you have the right to request corrections.

6.3 Right to Erasure: You may request the deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances, such as when data is no longer necessary for the purpose collected.

6.4 Right to Data Portability: You may request to transfer your data to another organization in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.

6.5 Right to Restrict Processing: Under certain conditions, you may request to restrict the processing of your data.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at thecommunitycentreja@gmail.com.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Website uses cookies to enhance your experience. Cookies are small files stored on your device that allow us to recognize you and improve our services. You may disable cookies in your browser settings, but doing so may affect your access to certain features.

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will post any updates on this page and encourage you to review the policy regularly.

9. Contact Us

For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your data protection rights, please contact us at:

Acknowledgment

By using our Website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.

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