Last Updated: September 24, 2024
At Saint Joseph’s Teachers’ College (SJTC), we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the confidentiality of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, share, and protect the personal information of students, staff, and visitors to our website (sjtc.edu.jm).
By accessing or using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms, please do not use the website.
1. Information We Collect
We collect personal information when you interact with our website or services. The types of information we collect include:
- Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, postal address, phone number, and other contact details.
- Academic Information: Enrollment status, course information, grades, and other educational details for students.
- Employment Information: Job title, qualifications, work history, and other employment-related data for staff.
- Website Usage Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, and other usage data collected through cookies or other tracking technologies.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide and improve our services.
- Process student applications and manage academic records.
- Communicate with students, staff, and stakeholders regarding academic or administrative matters.
- Personalize your experience on our website and improve its usability.
- Ensure the security of our website and detect or prevent fraud or other harmful activities.
3. Information Sharing and Disclosure
SJTC does not sell or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes. However, we may share your information:
- With trusted service providers and partners who assist us in operating our website and providing services, such as payment processors, IT support, and academic platforms.
- To comply with legal obligations or in response to a lawful request by public authorities, including to meet national security or law enforcement requirements.
- In the event of a merger, acquisition, or other reorganization, your information may be transferred to the new entity.
4. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include implementing secure technologies and protocols. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to collect usage data, remember your preferences, and enhance your browsing experience. You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, but this may affect your ability to use certain features of the website.
6. Your Rights
As a user, you have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you.
- Request the correction or deletion of inaccurate or outdated information.
- Object to the processing of your personal data in certain circumstances.
- Withdraw consent to data processing where applicable.
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details provided below.
7. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. SJTC is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these websites. We encourage users to read the privacy policies of any third-party site they visit.
8. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and we will indicate the date of the last update. Please review this policy periodically to stay informed of how we are protecting your information.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us at:
Saint Joseph’s Teachers’ College
Address: 16 Old Hope Road (5), Kingston, AW
Email: info@sjtc.edu.jm
Phone: +1 876-926-5093