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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: August 24,2025

1. Introduction

JMEA.org  (referred to as “Website”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, share, and protect your personal information when you visit our Website or interact with our services. By using our Website, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information that falls into the following categories:

  • Personal Information:
    • Contact Information: This includes your name, email address, phone number, postal address, and job title, which you provide when filling out forms, subscribing to newsletters, or registering for events.
    • Identification Information: This may include your company name, position within the company, and industry sector.
    • Event Participation Information: Information related to your participation in events, including preferences, interests, and feedback.
  • Technical Information:
    • Device Information: Information about the devices you use to access our Website, such as the type of device, operating system, and browser type.
    • Log Information: This includes your IP address, access times, pages viewed, and the Website you visited before navigating to our Website.
    • Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Information collected through cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies (refer to section 7 for details).
  • Usage Information:
    • Website Interaction: Details about your interactions with our Website, including pages visited, links clicked, and time spent on different sections of the Website.
    • Communication Preferences: Preferences related to how you wish to be contacted and what types of communication you want to receive.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for a variety of purposes, including:

  • Service Delivery: To process registrations, provide access to events, and manage your interactions with the Website.
  • Communication: To send you important updates, newsletters, marketing materials, and event information related to JMEA and Expo Jamaica.
  • Personalization: To customize content and provide recommendations based on your interests and past interactions with the Website.
  • Analytics and Research: To analyze usage patterns, track the performance of our Website, and improve the content and functionality of our services.
  • Security: To detect, prevent, and respond to potential security incidents, fraud, and other harmful activities.
  • Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes, and to enforce our terms and conditions.

4. Sharing of Information

We may share your information with the following third parties:

  • Member Organizations: Your information may be shared with member organizations to facilitate their participation in events, networking opportunities, and other services offered through the Website.
  • Service Providers: We engage third-party service providers to assist with various aspects of our operations, such as website hosting, data analysis, email communication, and marketing. These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes for which it was shared.
  • Event Partners: Information may be shared with partners and sponsors of events hosted on the Website to enhance your event experience.
  • Legal and Regulatory Authorities: If required by law, we may disclose your information to government authorities, regulators, or other third parties in compliance with legal obligations or to protect our rights and interests.

5. Data Storage and Security

We take the security of your personal information seriously and implement the following measures:

  • Secure Data Storage: All data entered through forms on our Website is securely stored in a database managed by the backend of WordPress. We use advanced encryption technologies to protect data both in transit and at rest.
  • Access Controls: Access to personal information is restricted to authorized personnel only, and they are required to follow strict confidentiality and security protocols.
  • Regular Security Audits: We conduct regular security assessments, including vulnerability scans and penetration testing, to identify and address potential security risks.
  • Incident Response: We have an incident response plan in place to handle any data breaches or security incidents promptly and effectively.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information 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. When your information is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Website use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience, gather usage data, and deliver personalized content. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings, including opting out of non-essential cookies.

  • Types of Cookies Used:
    • Essential Cookies: Necessary for the proper functioning of the Website, such as maintaining your session and ensuring secure login.
    • Performance Cookies: Collect information about how you use the Website, such as pages visited and any errors encountered, to improve the overall user experience.
    • Functionality Cookies: Remember your preferences and choices, such as language settings and display preferences.
    • Targeting Cookies: Used to deliver content and advertisements relevant to your interests.

8. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access: You can request access to the personal information we hold about you and receive a copy of it.
  • Correction: If your personal information is inaccurate or incomplete, you can request corrections or updates.
  • Deletion: You can request the deletion of your personal information, subject to certain legal and contractual obligations.
  • Data Portability: You have the right to receive your personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format, and to request that it be transferred to another data controller.
  • Objection and Restriction: You can object to the processing of your personal information or request restrictions on how it is used, particularly in the case of direct marketing.
  • Withdraw Consent: If you have given consent for the processing of your personal information, you can withdraw it at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided in section 10.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. Any changes will be posted on this page, and we will update the effective date accordingly. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at  1-876-922-8880-3 , 1-876-922-8869   or    jmea@jmea.org

Mr. Sydney Thwaites

President

Mr. Thwaites has over 28 years of experience in financial services, petrochemicals, and consulting, with a global reach spanning the USA, Canada, Europe, Asia, and the Caribbean. He co-founded Lubricating Specialties Company Jamaica in 2015, revitalizing the local lubricant manufacturing industry. With a solid track record of organizational leadership, Mr. Thwaites has developed and negotiated long-term partnerships with major global companies, closed various debt and equity financing deals, and delivered consistent growth and returns. Known for his dynamic

leadership, trustworthy and ethical approach, and keen market understanding, he has served as CEO of LSC USA and held advisory roles with the U.S. Export-Import Bank and the Petroleum Quality Institute of America.

Licenses, Permits, and Certificates: A Quick Guide

Apply for the necessary licenses, permits, and certifications at the following Agencies:

  • Plant Quarantine Produce Inspection (PQPI) Division: Contact for exportation of agricultural produce. A certified packaging facility is required. Specifications and guidelines can be obtained from PQPI.
  • Veterinary Services Division: Contact for export permits/licenses related to the following:
    • Apicultural products
    • Bee products
    • Animals and animal by-products
  • Jamaica Agricultural Commodities Regulatory Agency (JACRA): Contact for exporting the following:
    • Coffee
    • Coconut
    • Cocoa
    • Spices (including Pimento, Nutmeg, Ginger, and Turmeric).
  • Cannabis Licensing Authority (CLA): Contact for exporting the following:
    • Cannabis
    • Hemp
  • Mines and Geology Division: Contact for exporting the following minerals:
    • Bauxite
    • Limestone
    • Aggregates
    • Gravel
    • Alumina
    • Cement
    • Rock
    • Stone
    • Soil
  • National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA): Contact for exporting the following:
    • Scrap products (metals, batteries, etc.)
    • Hazardous materials
    • Endangered species.
  • Trade Board Limited: Contact for exporting the following:
    • Scrap metal (including scrap batteries and scrap gold)
    • Coffee
    • Ammunition (explosives and firearms)
    • Plasma
    • Wood (Lignum Vitae and log wood only)
    • Jewellery (excluding those from earth metals)
    • Brown Sugar
  • Ministry of Health and Wellness: Contact for exporting pharmaceutical products.

Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ): Consult with the BSJ for guidance on processed food prior to exporting. This includes information on standards, labelling and market requirements.

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