Privacy Policy

Last updated: 28.01.2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to jamaica-carnival.com (“we, us, our”). We are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website jamaica-carnival.com (the “Site”). Please read this policy carefully to understand our views and practices regarding your personal data and how we will treat it.

2. Data Controller

Data Controller:

  • Name: Gilla Braek
  • Business Name (if applicable): Jamaica Carnival / [Registered Company Name]
  • Address: [Full Business Address, including Country]
  • Email: [contact@jamaica-carnival.com]
  • Phone: [+1 (XXX) XXX-XXXX]

3. Types of Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

  • Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, phone number, postal address.
  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type and version, time zone setting, browser plug-in types and versions, operating system and platform.
  • Usage Data: Information about how you use our Site, products, and services.
  • Marketing and Communications Data: Your preferences in receiving marketing from us and your communication preferences.

4. How We Collect Your Data

We collect data in the following ways:

  • Direct Interactions: You may provide us with your personal data by filling in forms on our Site, subscribing to our newsletter, or contacting us directly.
  • Automated Technologies: As you interact with our Site, we may automatically collect technical data about your equipment, browsing actions, and patterns.
  • Third Parties or Publicly Available Sources: We may receive personal data about you from various third parties and public sources.

5. Purpose of Data Processing

We process your personal data for the following purposes:

  • To Provide and Maintain Our Service: Including managing user accounts, processing transactions, and delivering services.
  • To Improve Our Site: Understanding how our users interact with our Site to enhance user experience.
  • To Communicate with You: Responding to your inquiries, sending newsletters, and providing updates.
  • Marketing Purposes: Sending promotional materials, offers, and information about our services.
  • Legal Obligations: Complying with legal requirements and protecting our legal rights.

6. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

  • Consent: When you have given clear consent for us to process your personal data for a specific purpose.
  • Contractual Necessity: Processing is necessary for a contract we have with you or because you have asked us to take specific steps before entering into a contract.
  • Legal Obligation: Processing is necessary for us to comply with the law.
  • Legitimate Interests: Processing is necessary for our legitimate interests, provided these are not overridden by your rights.

7. Data Sharing and Transfers

We may share your personal data with:

  • Service Providers: Third parties who perform services on our behalf, such as hosting, data analysis, payment processing, and marketing.
  • Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect our rights.
  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.

International Transfers: Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA). We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in such cases, such as Standard Contractual Clauses adopted by the European Commission.

8. Data Retention

We will retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

9. Your Rights

Under the GDPR and BDSG, you have the following rights:

  • Right to Access: You can request access to your personal data.
  • Right to Rectification: You can request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Right to Erasure: You can request deletion of your personal data under certain conditions.
  • Right to Restrict Processing: You can request restriction of processing your data.
  • Right to Data Portability: You can request transfer of your data to another service provider.
  • Right to Object: You can object to processing your data for certain purposes, such as direct marketing.
  • Rights Related to Automated Decision-Making: You can challenge decisions made solely based on automated processing.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at gilla@jamaica-carnival.com.

10. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encryption, access controls, and regular security assessments.

11. Use of Cookies and Similar Technologies

Cookies: Our Site uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies are small text files stored on your device.

Types of Cookies We Use:

  • Essential Cookies: Necessary for the operation of our Site.
  • Performance Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our Site.
  • Functional Cookies: Enable enhanced functionality and personalization.
  • Targeting Cookies: Used for marketing purposes to deliver relevant ads.

Managing Cookies: You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our Site.

Cookie Consent: Upon your first visit, you will be prompted to consent to the use of cookies. You can withdraw your consent at any time.

12. Third-Party Services

We may integrate third-party services (e.g., Google Analytics, social media plugins) into our Site. These services may collect, process, and store your data. Please refer to their respective privacy policies for more information.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

15. Data Protection Officer

If required by applicable law, you can contact our Data Protection Officer (DPO) at:

Disclaimer: While this Privacy Policy is designed to comply with German law, including the GDPR and BDSG, it is essential to consult with a legal professional to ensure full compliance based on your specific circumstances and any updates to the law.