Privacy Policy
Last updated: May 21, 2026
STEEP International Limited (“we,” “us,” “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform (“the Platform”). By accessing or using the Platform, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal data:
- Personal identification information: name, date of birth, gender, nationality, passport number, and other government-issued identification details.
- Contact information: email address, phone number, and mailing address.
- Application details: program preferences, visa application information, employment history, educational background.
- Financial information: tax-related documents, bank account details, payment information.
- Sensitive data: health information, biometric data (e.g., passport photo), criminal background checks, and other data as required by the application process.
- Technical data: IP address, browser type, operating system, and information about your visit to the Platform.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal data to process applications, verify identity and documents, communicate with you, comply with legal obligations, improve the Platform, and for internal administration.
3. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data based on consent, contractual necessity, legal obligation, or legitimate interests, as applicable under the Data Protection Act, 2020, of Jamaica.
4. Sharing Your Information
We may share your personal data with service providers, government agencies as required, partner organizations for program coordination, and legal authorities when required by law.
5. International Data Transfers
Your personal data may be transferred to and stored outside Jamaica where necessary. We take steps to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes collected, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements, then securely delete or anonymize it.
7. Your Rights
Under the Data Protection Act, 2020, you may have rights including access, rectification, erasure, objection, and data portability. Contact us to exercise these rights.
8. Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data.
9. Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies as described in your browser settings and applicable notices.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact STEEP International Limited.