Privacy Policy for The Suburban Girl JA®
Effective Date: January 16, 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to The Suburban Girl JA® where we take life lessons from everyday experiences. Your privacy is important to me. This policy explains how personal information is collected, used, and protected when you visit my blog.
2. Information I Collect
- Voluntary Information: When you subscribe to the blog, newsletter, leave comments, or contact me, I may collect your name, email address, and any message you provide.
- Automatic Information: Like most websites, I may collect non-identifiable data such as IP address, browser type, and pages visited through cookies or analytics tools.
- Third-Party Services: If I use tools like Google Analytics, Mailchimp, or social media plugins, they may also collect information in line with their own privacy policies.
3. How I Use Your Information
- To personalize your experience on the blog.
- To send newsletters, updates, or respond to inquiries.
- To improve content and understand how readers engage with posts.
- To comply with legal obligations under Jamaica’s Data Protection Act (2020).
4. Sharing of Information
I do not sell or trade your personal information. Data may be shared only with trusted third-party service providers (e.g., email subscription services) who help operate the blog, and only for the purposes stated above.
5. Cookies & Tracking
Cookies are small files stored on your device to improve browsing. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features of the blog may not function properly.
6. Data Retention
Personal data is kept only as long as necessary for the purposes stated. You may request deletion of your information at any time.
7. Your Rights as a Data Subject
Under Jamaica’s Data Protection Act (2020), you have the right to:
- Access the personal data I hold about you.
- Request correction of inaccurate information.
- Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”).
- Object to certain types of processing.
- Withdraw consent at any time.
8. Security
I take reasonable steps to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
9. Links to Other Websites
My blog may contain links to external sites. I am not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites.
10. Contact Me
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact me at: thesuburbangirlja@gmail.com
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