This Privacy Policy outlines how the ICT Authority. ("JAMICTA," "we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, shares, and protects your (“you”, the “user”) personal information when you use Gov Payout. By accessing or using Gov Payout, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information to provide eligibility assessment and payment services:

Personal Information

• Full name
• Email Address
• Home Address
• Telephone
• Identification details (e.g., Taxpayer Registration, NIS number)
• Banking information
• Date of Birth
• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Access timestamps
• Verification status
• Reference numbers generated during the process

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• To assess eligibility for a benefit programme
• To process and issue payment
• To recommend users to other government social programmes
• To comply with legal and regulatory requirements, including the Jamaica Data Protection Act.
• To enhance security, monitor application usage, and improve the overall user experience.
• To provide confirmation receipts and additional information upon user request.

We process your personal data based on the following lawful bases:

• Contractual Necessity: Processing is required to fulfill the contract between you and our client entity.
• Legal Obligations: Processing is required to comply with anti-fraud or financial regulations and protect public funds; determine whether applicants meet programme rules set by law or policy; and comply with government financial management and audit rules.
• Justice, Law and Public Interest: Processing is necessary for the administration of justice or the exercise of any function of a public nature in the public interest.

3. Data Retention

Your personal data, is retained only for only for as long as is necessary to comply with legal and regulatory obligations.

4. Data Security

We implement strict security measures to protect your personal data, including:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest.
• Access controls to limit data exposure to authorized personnel only.
• Regular audits and assessments of our security protocols.

While we strive to safeguard your information, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Your Rights

Under the Jamaica Data Protection Act and other applicable laws, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: The right to request access to your personal data we hold.
• Rectification: The right to request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Erasure: The right to request deletion of your personal data under certain conditions.
• Restriction: The right to request a restriction on the processing of your data in certain situations.
• Objection: The right to object to the processing of your data based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing.
• Data Portability: The right to request transfer of your data to another organization, where applicable.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the information provided below.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Gov Payout may use cookies or similar technologies to enhance user experience, monitor application usage, and ensure security. By using the application, you consent to our use of cookies.

7. Third-Party Links

Gov Payout may include links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. Please review their privacy policies separately.

8. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your personal data with:

• Our client entities.
• Third-party vendors who provide services on our behalf, such as IT support.
• Regulatory and law enforcement agencies as required by law.
• Organizations we collaborate with to provide integrated services or joint promotions.

9. International Data Transfers

Where data must be transferred outside Jamaica, we ensure adequate safeguards are in place as required by the Data Protection Act 2020.

10. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Significant updates will be communicated to users, and continued use of Gov Payout constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your personal data is handled, please contact us:

• 235b Old Hope Road, P. O. Box 407, Kingston 6, Jamaica, W. I.
• Tel: +1 (876) 927-1125
• Email: info@egovja.com

By using Gov Payout, you acknowledge and agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. Thank you for trusting us with your information.