Privacy Notice \u2013 Institute of Jamaica (CHM)<\/title>\n<style>\n *, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }\n body { font-family: 'Segoe UI', Arial, sans-serif; background: #ffffff; color: #2d2d2d; line-height: 1.6; }\n\n \/* CHM COLOR PALETTE \n Green: #008f4c\n Blue: #1d71b8\n Red: #c1272d\n *\/\n\n \/* \u2500\u2500 HERO \u2500\u2500 *\/\n .priv-hero {\n background: #00331a; \/* Dark forest green base *\/\n background-image: linear-gradient(135deg, #00331a 40%, #1d71b8 100%);\n color: #fff;\n padding: 80px 5% 70px;\n position: relative;\n overflow: hidden;\n }\n .priv-hero::before { content: \"\"; position: absolute; top: -60px; right: -60px; width: 300px; height: 300px; border-radius: 50%; background: rgba(0, 143, 76, 0.2); }\n .priv-hero::after { content: \"\"; position: absolute; bottom: -80px; left: 10%; width: 200px; height: 200px; border-radius: 50%; background: rgba(29, 113, 184, 0.15); }\n \n .priv-hero-inner { max-width: 1000px; margin: 0 auto; 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display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; }\n .priv-footer-note span { font-size: 13px; color: #999; }\n .priv-dpa-badge { background: #1d71b8; color: #fff; padding: 6px 16px; border-radius: 50px; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; }\n\n @media (max-width: 850px) {\n .priv-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\n .priv-toc { display: none; }\n .priv-contact-box { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\n .priv-hero h1 { font-size: 32px; }\n }\n<\/style>\n<\/head>\n<body>\n\n<div class=\"priv-hero\">\n <div class=\"priv-hero-inner\">\n <div class=\"priv-hero-badge\">Legal & Compliance<\/div>\n <h1>Privacy <span>Notice<\/span><\/h1>\n <p>How the Natural History Museum of Jamaica (CHM) collects, uses, and protects your data in accordance with the Data Protection Act, 2020.<\/p>\n <div class=\"priv-hero-meta\">\n <div class=\"priv-hero-meta-item\">\n <svg width=\"16\" height=\"16\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><rect x=\"3\" y=\"4\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" rx=\"2\"\/><line x1=\"16\" y1=\"2\" x2=\"16\" y2=\"6\"\/><line x1=\"8\" y1=\"2\" x2=\"8\" y2=\"6\"\/><line x1=\"3\" y1=\"10\" x2=\"21\" y2=\"10\"\/><\/svg>\n Updated: March 2026\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"priv-hero-meta-item\">\n <svg width=\"16\" height=\"16\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M12 22s8-4 8-10V5l-8-3-8 3v7c0 6 8 10 8 10z\"\/><\/svg>\n DPA Compliant\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"priv-layout\">\n <aside class=\"priv-toc\">\n <div class=\"priv-toc-title\">Navigating this notice<\/div>\n <ul>\n <li><a href=\"#s1\"><span>01<\/span>Introduction<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"#s2\"><span>02<\/span>Who We Are<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"#s3\"><span>03<\/span>Our Commitment<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"#s4\"><span>04<\/span>Data Categories<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"#s8\"><span>08<\/span>Lawful Basis<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"#s12\"><span>12<\/span>Security<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"#s13\"><span>13<\/span>Your Rights<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"#s18\"><span>18<\/span>Contact Us<\/a><\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/aside>\n\n <main class=\"priv-content\">\n <div class=\"priv-section\" id=\"s1\">\n <h2><span class=\"sec-num\">1<\/span> Introduction<\/h2>\n <p>This Privacy Notice explains how the <strong>Natural History Museum of Jamaica (CHM)<\/strong>, a division of the Institute of Jamaica, handles your personal information. Whether you are visiting our exhibits, utilizing our research library, or participating in our educational programs, we are committed to transparency.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"priv-section\" id=\"s3\">\n <h2><span class=\"sec-num\">3<\/span> Our Data Protection Commitment<\/h2>\n <div class=\"priv-commit\">\n <strong>Our Safeguard Promise:<\/strong>\n <ol>\n <li>We implement rigorous technical security to protect biodiversity data and personal records.<\/li>\n <li>We only share data when required by law or with your explicit consent.<\/li>\n <li>We maintain accuracy by encouraging regular updates to your stakeholder information.<\/li>\n <\/ol>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"priv-section\" id=\"s4\">\n <h2><span class=\"sec-num\">4<\/span> The Types of Information We Collect<\/h2>\n <div class=\"priv-table-wrap\">\n <table class=\"priv-table\">\n <thead><tr><th>Category<\/th><th>Details<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n <tbody>\n <tr><td><strong>Identifiers<\/strong><\/td><td>Names, TRN, and photographic ID for research permits or employment.<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td><strong>Research Data<\/strong><\/td><td>Institutional affiliations, field study details, and contact info.<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td><strong>Digital Footprint<\/strong><\/td><td>IP addresses and site interactions to improve our digital archives.<\/td><\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n <\/table>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"priv-section\" id=\"s8\">\n <h2><span class=\"sec-num\">8<\/span> Lawful Basis for Processing<\/h2>\n <div class=\"priv-basis-grid\">\n <div class=\"priv-basis-card\">\n <h4>Performance of a Contract<\/h4>\n <p>Processing necessary for membership agreements, tour bookings, and facility rentals.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"priv-basis-card\">\n <h4>Public Interest<\/h4>\n <p>Processing required for the preservation of Jamaica’s natural heritage and scientific research.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"priv-section\" id=\"s13\">\n <h2><span class=\"sec-num\">13<\/span> Your Rights<\/h2>\n <div class=\"priv-rights-grid\">\n <div class=\"priv-right-item\">\n <div class=\"priv-right-icon\">\ud83d\udc41\ufe0f<\/div>\n <div><h4>Access<\/h4><p>Request a copy of any personal data we hold about you.<\/p><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"priv-right-item\">\n <div class=\"priv-right-icon\">\u270f\ufe0f<\/div>\n <div><h4>Rectification<\/h4><p>Correct any inaccuracies in our research or contact databases.<\/p><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"priv-section\" id=\"s18\">\n <h2><span class=\"sec-num\">18<\/span> How to Contact Us<\/h2>\n <div class=\"priv-contact-box\">\n <div class=\"priv-contact-item\">\n <label>CHM Headquarters<\/label>\n <p>10\u201316 East Street, Kingston, Jamaica W.I.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"priv-contact-item\">\n <label>Data Protection Officer<\/label>\n <p>Roshawna Byndloss<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:dpo@instituteofjamaica.org.jm\">dpo@instituteofjamaica.org.jm<\/a><\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"priv-footer-note\">\n <span>© 2026 Natural History Museum of Jamaica (CHM)<\/span>\n <span class=\"priv-dpa-badge\">DPA 2020 Compliant<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/main>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/body>\n<\/html>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Privacy Notice \u2013 Institute of Jamaica (CHM) Legal & Compliance…<\/p>\n<p> <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/jamaicachm.org.jm\/CHM\/15107-2\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_piecal_is_event":false,"_piecal_start_date":"","_piecal_end_date":"","_piecal_is_allday":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-15107","page","type-page","status-publish"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/jamaicachm.org.jm\/CHM\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/15107","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/jamaicachm.org.jm\/CHM\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/jamaicachm.org.jm\/CHM\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jamaicachm.org.jm\/CHM\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jamaicachm.org.jm\/CHM\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=15107"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/jamaicachm.org.jm\/CHM\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/15107\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":15112,"href":"https:\/\/jamaicachm.org.jm\/CHM\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/15107\/revisions\/15112"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/jamaicachm.org.jm\/CHM\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=15107"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}

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display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; }\n .priv-footer-note span { font-size: 13px; color: #999; }\n .priv-dpa-badge { background: #1d71b8; color: #fff; padding: 6px 16px; border-radius: 50px; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; }\n\n @media (max-width: 850px) {\n .priv-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\n .priv-toc { display: none; }\n .priv-contact-box { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\n .priv-hero h1 { font-size: 32px; }\n }\n<\/style>\n<\/head>\n<body>\n\n<div class=\"priv-hero\">\n <div class=\"priv-hero-inner\">\n <div class=\"priv-hero-badge\">Legal & Compliance<\/div>\n <h1>Privacy <span>Notice<\/span><\/h1>\n <p>How the Natural History Museum of Jamaica (CHM) collects, uses, and protects your data in accordance with the Data Protection Act, 2020.<\/p>\n <div class=\"priv-hero-meta\">\n <div class=\"priv-hero-meta-item\">\n <svg width=\"16\" height=\"16\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><rect x=\"3\" y=\"4\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" rx=\"2\"\/><line x1=\"16\" y1=\"2\" x2=\"16\" y2=\"6\"\/><line x1=\"8\" y1=\"2\" x2=\"8\" y2=\"6\"\/><line x1=\"3\" y1=\"10\" x2=\"21\" y2=\"10\"\/><\/svg>\n Updated: March 2026\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"priv-hero-meta-item\">\n <svg width=\"16\" height=\"16\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M12 22s8-4 8-10V5l-8-3-8 3v7c0 6 8 10 8 10z\"\/><\/svg>\n DPA Compliant\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"priv-layout\">\n <aside class=\"priv-toc\">\n <div class=\"priv-toc-title\">Navigating this notice<\/div>\n <ul>\n <li><a href=\"#s1\"><span>01<\/span>Introduction<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"#s2\"><span>02<\/span>Who We Are<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"#s3\"><span>03<\/span>Our Commitment<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"#s4\"><span>04<\/span>Data Categories<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"#s8\"><span>08<\/span>Lawful Basis<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"#s12\"><span>12<\/span>Security<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"#s13\"><span>13<\/span>Your Rights<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"#s18\"><span>18<\/span>Contact Us<\/a><\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/aside>\n\n <main class=\"priv-content\">\n <div class=\"priv-section\" id=\"s1\">\n <h2><span class=\"sec-num\">1<\/span> Introduction<\/h2>\n <p>This Privacy Notice explains how the <strong>Natural History Museum of Jamaica (CHM)<\/strong>, a division of the Institute of Jamaica, handles your personal information. Whether you are visiting our exhibits, utilizing our research library, or participating in our educational programs, we are committed to transparency.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"priv-section\" id=\"s3\">\n <h2><span class=\"sec-num\">3<\/span> Our Data Protection Commitment<\/h2>\n <div class=\"priv-commit\">\n <strong>Our Safeguard Promise:<\/strong>\n <ol>\n <li>We implement rigorous technical security to protect biodiversity data and personal records.<\/li>\n <li>We only share data when required by law or with your explicit consent.<\/li>\n <li>We maintain accuracy by encouraging regular updates to your stakeholder information.<\/li>\n <\/ol>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"priv-section\" id=\"s4\">\n <h2><span class=\"sec-num\">4<\/span> The Types of Information We Collect<\/h2>\n <div class=\"priv-table-wrap\">\n <table class=\"priv-table\">\n <thead><tr><th>Category<\/th><th>Details<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n <tbody>\n <tr><td><strong>Identifiers<\/strong><\/td><td>Names, TRN, and photographic ID for research permits or employment.<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td><strong>Research Data<\/strong><\/td><td>Institutional affiliations, field study details, and contact info.<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td><strong>Digital Footprint<\/strong><\/td><td>IP addresses and site interactions to improve our digital archives.<\/td><\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n <\/table>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"priv-section\" id=\"s8\">\n <h2><span class=\"sec-num\">8<\/span> Lawful Basis for Processing<\/h2>\n <div class=\"priv-basis-grid\">\n <div class=\"priv-basis-card\">\n <h4>Performance of a Contract<\/h4>\n <p>Processing necessary for membership agreements, tour bookings, and facility rentals.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"priv-basis-card\">\n <h4>Public Interest<\/h4>\n <p>Processing required for the preservation of Jamaica’s natural heritage and scientific research.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"priv-section\" id=\"s13\">\n <h2><span class=\"sec-num\">13<\/span> Your Rights<\/h2>\n <div class=\"priv-rights-grid\">\n <div class=\"priv-right-item\">\n <div class=\"priv-right-icon\">\ud83d\udc41\ufe0f<\/div>\n <div><h4>Access<\/h4><p>Request a copy of any personal data we hold about you.<\/p><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"priv-right-item\">\n <div class=\"priv-right-icon\">\u270f\ufe0f<\/div>\n <div><h4>Rectification<\/h4><p>Correct any inaccuracies in our research or contact databases.<\/p><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"priv-section\" id=\"s18\">\n <h2><span class=\"sec-num\">18<\/span> How to Contact Us<\/h2>\n <div class=\"priv-contact-box\">\n <div class=\"priv-contact-item\">\n <label>CHM Headquarters<\/label>\n <p>10\u201316 East Street, Kingston, Jamaica W.I.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"priv-contact-item\">\n <label>Data Protection Officer<\/label>\n <p>Roshawna Byndloss<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:dpo@instituteofjamaica.org.jm\">dpo@instituteofjamaica.org.jm<\/a><\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"priv-footer-note\">\n <span>© 2026 Natural History Museum of Jamaica (CHM)<\/span>\n <span class=\"priv-dpa-badge\">DPA 2020 Compliant<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/main>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/body>\n<\/html>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Privacy Notice \u2013 Institute of Jamaica (CHM) Legal & Compliance…<\/p>\n<p> <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/jamaicachm.org.jm\/CHM\/15107-2\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_piecal_is_event":false,"_piecal_start_date":"","_piecal_end_date":"","_piecal_is_allday":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-15107","page","type-page","status-publish"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/jamaicachm.org.jm\/CHM\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/15107","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/jamaicachm.org.jm\/CHM\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/jamaicachm.org.jm\/CHM\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jamaicachm.org.jm\/CHM\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jamaicachm.org.jm\/CHM\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=15107"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/jamaicachm.org.jm\/CHM\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/15107\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":15112,"href":"https:\/\/jamaicachm.org.jm\/CHM\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/15107\/revisions\/15112"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/jamaicachm.org.jm\/CHM\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=15107"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}