Privacy Policy

Effective Date:  January 1, 2026
Last Updated: February 20, 2026

1. Introduction

Project Pickney Power (“PPP,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects the privacy, dignity, and security of all individuals who interact with our organization, including beneficiaries, children and families, donors, volunteers, partners, and website visitors.

We are committed to complying with:

• The Jamaica Data Protection Act, 2020 (DPA)

• The EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (EU) 2016/679

• The UK GDPR and UK Data Protection Act 2018

• Applicable U.S. federal and state privacy principles

• Google data transparency and user consent requirements

Our mission focuses on children and families; therefore, we may process limited data relating to minors when necessary to deliver charitable services responsibly and lawfully.

2. Data Controller

Project Pickney Power
Little River P.O. 4016
Montego Bay, St. James
Jamaica, West Indies
Email: projectpickneypower@gmail.com
Website: www.ProjectPickneyPower.org

For purposes of applicable data protection law, Project Pickney Power is the “Data Controller.”

3. Categories of Personal Data Collected

We may collect and process:

3.1 Identification Data

• Full name

• Alias or nickname (where culturally relevant)

• Date of birth

• Contact numbers

• Email address

3.2 Location Data

• Parish

• Community

• Partial or full address (if voluntarily provided)

• Map pin screenshot or approximate coordinates (if voluntarily provided)

3.3 Household & Program Data

• Number of adults

• Number of children

• Limited child demographic information when necessary for aid delivery

3.4 Assistance & Case Information

• Description of need

• Priority category

• Supporting images or documentation

• Communication history

3.5 Donor Data

• Name

• Contact information

• Donation amount

• Transaction reference

• Payment processor confirmation

We do not store full payment card numbers. Payment data is processed securely via third-party processors.

3.6 Website & Technical Data

• IP address

• Browser type

• Device information

• Usage analytics

• Cookies and similar technologies

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Under the Jamaica Data Protection Act and GDPR, we process personal data based on:

• Consent

• Legitimate interests (charitable operations, fraud prevention)

• Legal obligations

• Vital interests (emergency response situations)

• Public interest in humanitarian relief

5. Children’s Data & Safeguarding

Because our programs focus on children:

• We collect only data necessary to deliver services.

• We do not knowingly collect unnecessary sensitive personal data about minors.

• Where required, parental or guardian consent may be obtained.

• We do not sell or commercially exploit children’s data.

If a child under 13 from the United States submits personal data directly online, we will process it only in compliance with the U.S. Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

6. Data Sharing & International Transfers

We may share data with:

• Government agencies (when legally required)

• Partner NGOs assisting with service delivery

• Emergency response authorities

• Secure cloud service providers

Where data is transferred outside Jamaica, the EU, or the UK, we implement safeguards consistent with GDPR requirements, including standard contractual clauses where applicable.

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards including:

• Secure cloud storage

• Restricted staff access

• Password protection

• Role-based access controls

• Data minimization principles

No internet-based transmission is completely secure; however, we take reasonable steps to protect data integrity.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to:

• Deliver assistance

• Comply with legal obligations

• Meet donor audit and reporting requirements

• Prevent fraud

When no longer required, data will be securely deleted or anonymized.

9. Your Rights (Jamaica, EU, UK, U.S.)

Subject to applicable law, individuals may have the right to:

• Access their personal data

• Correct inaccurate data

• Request deletion

• Restrict processing

• Object to processing

• Withdraw consent

• Lodge a complaint with the relevant supervisory authority

Requests may be sent to:
projectpickneypower@gmail.com

Under the Jamaica Data Protection Act, complaints may be submitted to the Office of the Information Commissioner of Jamaica.

EU/UK residents may contact their national data protection authority.

10. Cookies & Google Compliance

Our website may use cookies and analytics tools to:

• Improve website functionality

• Measure engagement

• Enhance user experience

• Support transparency in donor reporting

Where required, users may be presented with cookie consent options.

We comply with Google transparency requirements, including:

• Clear disclosure of data collection

• No misleading claims

• No unauthorized data resale

• No unauthorized sensitive data usage

11. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., government agencies, training institutions). We are not responsible for external privacy practices.

12. Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Continued use of our website or services indicates acceptance of any changes.