Privacy Policy

Introduction

PriceCheck Jamaica ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy and personal data in accordance with the Jamaica Data Protection Act, 2020. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use our price comparison platform and services.

By using PriceCheck Jamaica, you consent to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our services.

Data Controller

PriceCheck Jamaica is the data controller responsible for your personal data. If you have questions about this policy or your data, contact us at:

Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

• Account Information: Email address and password when you create an account
• Price Submissions: Product names, prices, store locations, and photos you submit
• Shopping Lists: Items you add to your shopping lists
• Preferences: Your notification settings and favorites

Information Collected Automatically

• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, and device identifiers
• Location Data: With your permission, approximate location to show nearby stores
• Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, and interaction patterns
• Cookies: Session and preference cookies for functionality

Information from Third Parties

• Authentication Providers: If you sign in with Google or other providers, we receive your email and profile information

How We Use Your Information

Under the Jamaica Data Protection Act, we process your data based on the following lawful bases:

Your Rights Under the Jamaica Data Protection Act

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@pricecheckja.com. We will respond within 30 days as required by law.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data, including:

• Encryption of data in transit using TLS/SSL
• Secure password hashing using industry-standard algorithms
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls limiting who can view your data
• Secure cloud infrastructure with Supabase and Vercel

Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary:

• Account data: Until you delete your account, plus 30 days for backup purposes
• Price submissions: Indefinitely as part of our public price database (anonymized after account deletion)
• Usage logs: 12 months for analytics and security purposes
• Cookie data: As specified in our cookie settings

International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed on servers located outside of Jamaica. We ensure that any international transfers comply with the Jamaica Data Protection Act by using appropriate safeguards, including standard contractual clauses and ensuring our service providers maintain adequate data protection standards.

Children's Privacy

PriceCheck Jamaica is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe we have collected data from a child, please contact us immediately and we will take steps to delete such information.

Data Breach Notification

In the event of a personal data breach that poses a risk to your rights and freedoms, we will notify the Information Commissioner of Jamaica within 72 hours of becoming aware of the breach. If the breach is likely to result in high risk to you, we will also notify you directly without undue delay.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Complaints

If you have concerns about how we handle your personal data, please contact us first at info@pricecheckja.com. If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner of Jamaica.