Who We Are
Our website address is: https://news.jamaica-homes.com. Jamaica Homes is a privately owned real estate and lifestyle platform operated for informational and communication purposes.
Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to assist with spam detection.
An anonymized hash of your email address may be sent to the Gravatar service to check if you are using it. The Gravatar privacy policy is available at https://automattic.com/privacy. After approval, your profile picture may be visible to the public in the context of your comment.
Media
If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading files with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included. Visitors to the site may be able to download and extract location information from such images.
Cookies
- If you leave a comment, you may opt-in to saving your name, email address, and website in cookies for convenience. These last for one year.
- Temporary cookies may be set when visiting the login page to check browser compatibility; these do not store personal data.
- Login cookies and display preferences are used for registered users and may persist up to two weeks (or longer if “Remember Me” is selected).
- If you publish or edit an article, a cookie storing the post ID may be saved; it expires in one day.
Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves as if the visitor has accessed that site directly. These external sites may collect data, use cookies, and track your interaction, particularly if you are logged into those services.
Contact Forms and Inquiries
When you submit a contact form on our website, your information is sent directly to the relevant agent, agency, or administrator—depending on the nature of your inquiry (e.g., property request, article help, or site support).
We do not retain your form data on our servers. All submissions are automatically purged after transmission, and no database records are kept beyond that interaction.
Lawful Basis for Processing Data
Jamaica Homes processes personal data only when necessary:
- To respond to user inquiries
- To moderate comments and maintain site security
- To enable account functionality (if registration is enabled)
We do not use your data for profiling, marketing, or automated decision-making without explicit consent.
Compliance Statement
We comply with:
- The Jamaica Data Protection Act 2020
- General international data protection principles including the UK GDPR (where applicable)
We operate as a small, personal website with occasional data processing, not as a commercial data controller. Therefore, we are not subject to mandatory registration under the Jamaica Data Protection Act at this time.
Who We Share Your Data With
Your personal data is not shared with third parties unless:
- Required by law
- You explicitly consent
- Necessary for inquiry resolution (e.g., relaying messages to an affiliated agent)
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
How Long We Retain Your Data
- Comments and metadata are retained indefinitely for moderation and continuity.
- If you register (if enabled), we store your user profile information. You may edit or delete it at any time (except your username).
- Form submissions are not stored and are automatically deleted after delivery.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion
- Withdraw consent where applicable
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at: office@jamaica-homes.com
Where Your Data Is Sent
Visitor comments may be screened by an automated spam detection service. We do not transfer personal data outside of the jurisdiction unless necessary and with appropriate safeguards.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how your data is handled, contact:
Email: office@jamaica-homes.com
Website: https://news.jamaica-homes.com