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Welcome to the website of the Caribbean Association of Judicial Officers (“we,” “our,” or “us”). We are committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of our members, visitors, and users.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, disclose, and protect your information when you visit or use our website, including when you create an account, access member services, or communicate with us.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

A. Information You Provide Directly

When you create an account or use our services, you may provide:

  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Mailing address
  • Judicial or professional affiliation
  • Membership identification information
  • Username and password
  • Profile information
  • Communications or inquiries submitted through the website

B. Automatically Collected Information

When you access the website, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device information
  • Operating system
  • Access dates and times
  • Pages viewed and navigation activity
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies

C. Payment Information

If membership dues or other fees are processed through the website, payment information may be collected and processed by a secure third-party payment processor. We do not store full payment card information on our servers unless explicitly stated.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use collected information to:

  • Create and manage user accounts
  • Verify membership eligibility
  • Provide member-only services and resources
  • Communicate regarding updates, notices, and events
  • Respond to inquiries and support requests
  • Improve website functionality and security
  • Monitor and prevent unauthorized access or misuse
  • Comply with legal obligations and judicial administrative requirements

3. Account Security

Users are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their account credentials.

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no internet transmission or storage system can be guaranteed completely secure.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Maintain login sessions
  • Improve user experience
  • Analyse website traffic and performance
  • Remember user preferences

Users may configure their browsers to refuse cookies; however, some website features may not function properly.

5. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell personal information.

We may disclose information:

  • To authorized administrators and staff
  • To trusted service providers assisting website operations
  • To payment processors for secure transactions
  • When required by law or court order
  • To protect the rights, security, and integrity of the organization or users

All third-party service providers are expected to maintain appropriate confidentiality and security protections.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:

  • Maintain membership records
  • Fulfill operational and legal obligations

Inactive accounts and associated data may be archived or deleted in accordance with applicable record retention requirements.

7. Third-Party Services and Links

The website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external sites. Users should review the privacy policies of third-party services before providing information.

8. Children’s Privacy

This website is not intended for individuals under the age of 18, and we do not knowingly collect information from minors.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of the website after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

10. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact:

The Caribbean Association of Judicial Officers
134 Henry Street, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago
info@thecajo.org