Privacy Notice

Roman Catholic Diocese of Mandeville

1. Introduction
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Mandeville is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of all individuals who interact with us, including visitors to our website, parishioners, volunteers, and members of the public. This Privacy Notice explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal data in accordance with the Jamaica Data Protection Act, 2020.

2. Information We Collect
We may collect personal information when you interact with our website or contact the Diocese. This may include:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Mailing address
• Information submitted through contact forms
• Any other information voluntarily provided to us
• We may also collect limited technical data such as:
• IP address
• Browser type
• Website usage information through analytics tools

3. How We Use Your Information
Personal data collected by the Diocese may be used for the following purposes:

• Responding to inquiries or requests
• Providing information about diocesan ministries, programs, or events
• Processing donations or volunteer requests
• Administrative and pastoral communication
• Maintaining the security and functionality of our website

We only process personal data where it is necessary and lawful under the Jamaica Data Protection Act.

4. Sharing of Information
The Diocese does not sell or trade personal information. Personal data may only be shared when necessary with:

• Authorized diocesan staff or ministry leaders
• Service providers supporting website or administrative operations
• Legal or regulatory authorities where required by law
• All reasonable steps are taken to ensure such parties respect and protect personal data.

5. Data Security
The Diocese takes appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

6. Data Retention
Personal information will only be retained for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law.

7. Your Rights
Under the Jamaica Data Protection Act, individuals may have the right to:

• Request access to personal data held about them
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of personal data where appropriate
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
• Requests may be submitted using the contact details below.

8. Contact Information
If you have questions regarding this Privacy Notice or the handling of personal data, please contact:
Roman Catholic Diocese of Mandeville
Mrs. Theresa Chin-Givans
Email: tcgivans@mandevillediocese.org

9. Updates to This Notice
This Privacy Notice may be updated from time to time to reflect legal or operational changes. Any updates will be posted on this page.