Awahhs collects and processes personal data to provide website design, hosting, domain and management services for Jamaican businesses; this Privacy Policy explains what we collect, why, how long we keep it, your rights under Jamaica’s Data Protection Act, and how to contact us. Awahhs is committed to complying with the Data Protection Act 2020 and related regulations for processing personal data in Jamaica. Houses of Parliament Chambers and Partners
Scope and Controller
Awahhs is the data controller for personal data collected through our website and services, including hosting plans, custom domain registration, and free website design for businesses across Jamaica. Services description and plan names are published on our site. awahhs.com
Personal Data We Collect
- Account and Contact Data: name, business name, email, phone, billing address, payment details (payment processors store full card data).
- Service Data: domain registration details, website content you upload, DNS and hosting configuration, logs, backups.
- Usage Data: IP address, device and browser information, pages visited, cookies and analytics.
- Support Data: correspondence, support tickets, and diagnostic information.
All categories above are necessary to deliver and manage your website and hosting. awahhs.com
Legal Basis and Compliance
We process personal data where necessary to:
- perform a contract with you (deliver hosting, domains, design);
- comply with legal obligations under Jamaica’s Data Protection Act 2020 and its Regulations;
- legitimate interests such as fraud prevention, platform security, and service improvement;
- consent where required (e.g., marketing communications). Jamaica’s DPA sets data subject rights and controller obligations that we follow. Houses of Parliament Recording Law
How We Use and Share Data
- Service delivery: to create, host, maintain, and back up websites and domains. awahhs.com
- Payments and billing: shared with payment processors and banks.
- Third-party services: analytics, CDN, email, plugins, and registrar partners; we require contractual safeguards.
- Legal requests: we may disclose data to comply with law or protect rights.
Data Retention and Transfers
- Retention: we retain account and service data for as long as needed to provide services and to meet legal or contractual obligations; specific retention periods depend on the data type.
- Transfers: where data is processed outside Jamaica we implement safeguards (contracts, encryption) and comply with applicable law. Chambers and Partners
Your Rights
Under the DPA you have the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, object, and portability of your personal data, and to withdraw consent where processing is consent‑based. To exercise rights, contact us using the details below. Houses of Parliament
Security Measures
We use industry standard technical and organizational measures including encryption, access controls, regular backups, and security monitoring to protect data. No system is perfect; report suspected breaches immediately.
Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and analytics to operate the site and improve services. You can manage cookie preferences via your browser or our cookie controls.
Children and Minors
Our services are intended for businesses; we do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16. If discovered, we will promptly delete such data.
Changes and Contact
We may update this policy; material changes will be posted on our website. For privacy requests or questions contact: privacy@awahhs.com or use the contact form on our site. You may also lodge complaints with Jamaica’s Information Commissioner under the DPA. awahhs.com Houses of Parliament
Last updated April 2026.