Date of Last Revision: April 14, 2026

The Jamaica Tertiary Education Commission (JTEC) is dedicated to safeguarding the security of the personal data entrusted to it. JTEC collects, uses, processes, and safeguards personal data shared in compliance with the Data Protection Act (DPA).

Please take a moment to review this notice which details your rights and expectations regarding our handling of your personal data.

Collection of Personal Data

JTEC collects various types of personal data, including but not limited to:

1. Identity Data: Name
2. Contact Data: Address, email, telephone number
3. Academic Data: Educational background, qualifications
4. Technical Data: IP address, browser information, device identifiers
5. Usage Data: Interaction with our website and services, including pages visited, time spent on pages, and navigation paths
6. Other Information: Any other information you voluntarily provide to us

JTEC collects personal data from various channels, including information provided by individuals during registration with JTEC, participation in our programs or events, data collected automatically through our website (such as by way of cookies and analytics tools including Google Analytics), and information obtained from third-party sources, such as government agencies or educational institutions.

Use of Google Analytics

JTEC uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC (“Google”), to help us understand how visitors interact with our website. Google Analytics collects information such as:

1. Pages visited and content viewed
2. Time spent on the website and individual pages
3. Referring websites or sources that directed you to our site
4. General geographic location (country/city level)
5. Device type, operating system, and browser used
6. Anonymized IP address

How Google Analytics data is used and stored:

• The information generated by cookies about your use of our website is transmitted to and stored by Google on servers, which may be located outside Jamaica.
• JTEC has enabled IP anonymization so that your IP address is truncated before transmission to Google’s servers.
• Google will use this data to evaluate your use of the website, compile reports on website activity, and provide other related services to JTEC.
• Google may also transfer this information to third parties where required by law or where such third parties process the information on Google’s behalf.

Your choices regarding Google Analytics:

• You may opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, available at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
• You may also manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect certain website functionality.
• For more information on how Google processes data, please review Google’s Privacy Policy at https://policies.google.com/privacy.

JTEC uses the data collected through Google Analytics solely for the purpose of improving our website and the services we provide. We do not use this data to identify individual users or share it for commercial purposes.

Processing of Personal Data

JTEC processes personal data based on one or more of the following legal bases, incorporated in the Data Protection Act:

• Compliance with legal obligations
• Performance of contracts
• Functions exercised in the public interest
• Consent from the data subject

Cookies and Similar Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience and support analytics. Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. We use the following types of cookies:

1. Strictly Necessary Cookies: Required for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as setting your privacy preferences.
2. Analytics Cookies (including Google Analytics): Help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
3. Functional Cookies: Allow the website to remember choices you make to provide enhanced, more personalized features.

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. For more information about cookies, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.

Sharing and Transferring Personal Data

Based on your consent, JTEC may share personal data with governmental authorities and other stakeholders, as we will declare to you. This includes sharing analytical data collected via Google Analytics with authorized personnel within JTEC for the purpose of website improvement. Data transfers may occur within Jamaica or to other jurisdictions, subject to legal requirements and safeguards.

Data Security Measures

JTEC has implemented globally benchmarked, appropriate and relevant technical and organizational measures to safeguard personal data against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include access controls, encryption, and regular security assessments.

Individual Rights

Under the DPA, you have certain rights regarding your personal data, including the right to:

1. Access your personal data
2. Confirm how your data are being handled by JTEC
3. Correct inaccuracies or add to data being held by JTEC
4. Request data processing restrictions when applicable, such as during automated decision-making
5. Withdraw consent for processing, including consent for analytics cookies
6. Object to processing in certain circumstances

Contact Information

For inquiries or concerns regarding the processing of personal data by JTEC, please contact:

Data Protection Officer

c/o Jamaica Tertiary Education Commission

14 Gibraltar Camp Way,

UWI Mona, Kgn 7

Tele: 876-977-5115; 970-0114; 970-4736

Email: jtec.dataprotection@moey.gov.jm

Updates to this Notice

JTEC may update this privacy notice periodically to reflect changes in our data processing practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be communicated through appropriate channels.