Privacy Statement
Effective Date: June 20, 2025
Website: https://www.jaceonline.org
Owner: Jamaica Academy of Computer Education (JACE)
At JACE Online, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Statement outlines how we collect, use, store, share, and protect your personal information, in full compliance with the Data Protection Act, 2020 (Jamaica).
1. Collection of Personal Data
We collect personal data from you when you:
- Register on our website
- Subscribe to newsletters or communications
- Submit an inquiry or contact form
- Make a donation or payment
- Participate in surveys, events, or other initiatives
The types of personal data we may collect include:
- Full name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Postal address
- Payment or donation details (via secure third-party processors)
- Any other information you voluntarily provide
2. Purpose of Data Collection
We collect and process your data for the following purposes:
- To provide you with requested services or information
- To manage your membership or participation in JACE activities
- To communicate with you about events, updates, and initiatives
- To respond to inquiries and provide customer support
- To improve our website and services
- To comply with legal and regulatory obligations
3. Legal Basis for Processing
In accordance with the Data Protection Act, 2020, we process your personal data on the following legal bases:
- Your consent
- The performance of a contract or agreement
- Compliance with legal obligations
- Our legitimate interests (such as organizational operations and outreach)
4. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell or rent your personal data.
We may share your data with:
- Authorized JACE staff and volunteers, strictly for relevant purposes
- Trusted third-party service providers (e.g., payment processors, email platforms) who are contractually bound to protect your data
- Regulatory or legal authorities, when required by law
5. Data Storage and Security
We use reasonable organizational, technical, and administrative safeguards to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration.
Your data may be stored on secure servers within or outside Jamaica, provided the recipient jurisdiction ensures adequate data protection standards in accordance with the Act.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined above, or as required by law. Once data is no longer needed, it is securely deleted or anonymized.
7. Your Rights Under the Data Protection Act (Jamaica)
You have the right to:
- Request access to your personal data
- Correct or update your personal information
- Withdraw consent at any time (where applicable)
- Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”)
- Object to or restrict certain types of processing
- Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner in Jamaica
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.
8. Cookies and Website Analytics
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and gather analytics. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
9. Third-Party Links
Our website may include links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to read their privacy statements.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Statement or how your data is handled, please contact:
–Jamaica Academy of Computer Education (JACE)
E-mail: info@jaceonline.org
Phone: 876-469-0819
Address: 9 Beckford Street, Savanna la mar, Westmoreland, Jamaica
11. Changes to This Privacy Statement
We may update this Privacy Statement periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The latest version will always be available on our website.