Privacy Policy

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Privacy Policy for RSI Steel

Effective Date: September 12, 2024

At RSI Steel, located in Kingston, Jamaica, we are committed to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring the protection of your personal information. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and share your personal data, in compliance with Jamaica’s Data Protection Act (2020), as well as international standards such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)** and **California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)**, where applicable. By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

### 1. **Personal Information We Collect**

We may collect and process the following types of personal information from visitors:

- **Contact Information**: Name, email address

- **Technical Data**: IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, and geographic location (country or region)

- **Usage Data**: Browsing history, click patterns, and actions taken on our website

- **Cookies**: Data from cookies or similar technologies (as described in the "Cookies" section)

We do not collect sensitive personal data (e.g., health, political views, religious beliefs) unless explicitly consented to by you.

### 2. **How We Use Your Personal Information**

The personal data we collect may be used for the following purposes:

- **Providing Services**: To respond to inquiries, fulfill orders, or provide requested services.

- **Website Improvements**: To enhance user experience, personalize content, and improve website functionality.

- **Marketing Communications**: With your consent, we may send promotional materials, newsletters, or other communications regarding our services or upcoming events.

- **Legal Compliance**: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes.

- **Security**: To prevent fraud, unauthorized access, or illegal activities and to protect our website and its users.

**Legal Basis for Processing**:  

For users in the **European Economic Area (EEA)**, we process your personal data based on the following legal grounds under GDPR:

- **Consent**: For sending marketing materials or collecting cookies (where required).

- **Contractual Necessity**: To provide the services or fulfill contracts with you.

- **Legal Obligation**: Where processing is required by law (e.g., for record-keeping or tax purposes).

- **Legitimate Interests**: For website security, improvements, and marketing (where permitted by law).

In compliance with the **Jamaica Data Protection Act (2020)**, we ensure that any personal information collected is processed fairly, stored securely, and used only for its intended purposes.

### 3. **Sharing of Personal Information**

We may share your personal information under the following circumstances:

- **Service Providers**: We may share data with trusted third-party vendors who assist in operating our website, conducting our business, or providing services on our behalf (e.g., hosting, analytics). These providers are contractually obligated to maintain the confidentiality of your information.

- **Legal Obligations**: When required by law, regulation, or legal process, such as in response to court orders or requests from government authorities.

- **Business Transfers**: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your personal information may be transferred as part of the transaction.

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.

### 4. **Cookies and Tracking Technologies**

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. These include:

- **Necessary Cookies**: Essential for the website to function properly (e.g., maintaining user sessions).

- **Performance Cookies**: Collect anonymous information about how users interact with the site to improve performance.

- **Targeting Cookies**: With your consent, we may use cookies for targeted marketing and personalized advertisements.

You can manage cookie preferences via your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the website.

### 5. **Data Security**

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. Despite these measures, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

### 6. **Retention of Personal Information**

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this privacy policy, or as required by law. For marketing purposes, your information will be retained until you opt out or request deletion.

### 7. **Your Rights**

Under Jamaica's **Data Protection Act (2020)** and other applicable international laws, you have the following rights regarding your personal information:

- **Access**: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.

- **Rectification**: Correct any inaccurate or incomplete data.

- **Erasure (Right to be Forgotten)**: Request the deletion of your personal information in certain circumstances.

- **Restriction of Processing**: Request that we limit how we process your personal data.

- **Data Portability**: Request your data in a structured, machine-readable format.

- **Objection**: Object to the processing of your data, including for marketing purposes.

- **Withdraw Consent**: Withdraw your consent for processing at any time, where applicable.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at **contactrsisteel@gmail.com**. We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable privacy laws, including the **Jamaica Data Protection Act (2020)** and the **GDPR**.

### 8. **Third-Party Links**

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of those third parties to understand how they handle your personal data.

### 9. **International Data Transfers**

If you are located outside of Jamaica, please be aware that your personal information may be transferred to, stored, or processed in Jamaica or other countries where our service providers operate. We take appropriate measures to ensure your data is treated securely in compliance with this privacy policy.

### 10. **Changes to This Privacy Policy**

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or regulatory obligations. Any updates will be posted on this page, with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at:

RSI Steel

Kingston, Jamaica  

Email: contactrsisteel@gmail.com 

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