Effective Date: January 1, 2025

At Jamaica Academy of Computer Education (JACE), we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data in compliance with the Data Protection Act 2020 (Jamaica) and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for users based in the European Union.

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you register for courses, use our website, or contact us. This may include:

  • Name
  • Contact information (email, phone number)
  • Payment information
  • Course enrollment details
  • IP address and usage data from website interactions

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

  • To process course registrations and payments
  • To communicate with you regarding course updates, news, and promotional offers (with your consent)
  • To improve our website and services based on your feedback
  • To comply with legal obligations

3. Legal Basis for Processing

In compliance with the Data Protection Act 2020 and GDPR, we process personal data based on the following legal grounds:

  • Your consent (e.g., when you subscribe to our newsletter)
  • Performance of a contract (e.g., enrolling in a course)
  • Compliance with legal obligations
  • Legitimate interests (e.g., improving our services)

4. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, and to comply with our legal and regulatory obligations.

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal data to third parties. However, we may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist with course delivery, payment processing, and website functionality, under strict data protection agreements.

6. Your Rights

Under the Data Protection Act 2020 and GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct any inaccuracies in your personal data
  • Request the deletion of your personal data
  • Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
  • Object to processing based on legitimate interests
  • Request data portability

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [insert contact information].

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

8. International Transfers

Your personal data may be processed in countries outside of Jamaica or the European Union. In such cases, we ensure that your data is protected through appropriate safeguards as required by the Data Protection Act 2020 and GDPR.

9. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to improve user experience and track website traffic. You can manage cookie settings through your browser settings. For more details, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the updated Privacy Policy will be effective upon posting.