Privacy Policy
Last updated: September 12, 2026
HowJamaica ("we", "us", or "our") operates the land research service at howjamaica.com/land. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you request a property check, submit an inquiry, or complete a payment.
1. Information We Collect
When you use our service, you provide us with information including:
- Contact Information: Your name, email address, and WhatsApp/phone number.
- Property Information: Parish, district, street address, landmarks, GPS coordinates, Volume and Folio numbers, or family names associated with the land parcel.
- Transaction Data: PayPal order and capture references, transaction timestamp, and amount paid ($39.00 USD).
2. Payment Processing (PCI-DSS Compliance)
All payments are handled externally through PayPal. We never collect, process, or store credit card numbers, debit card details, or banking passwords on our servers. PayPal manages all transaction security according to international payment card industry standards.
3. How We Use Your Information
Your details are used solely to:
- Conduct searches of public statutory land records with the National Land Agency (NLA).
- Prepare your written report PDF and record your personalized audio voice note.
- Deliver findings directly to your WhatsApp or email within 48 hours.
- Provide ongoing customer support regarding your specific report.
4. Confidentiality of Land Inquiries
We understand that land matters in Jamaica are deeply personal. We treat every parcel query as confidential. We do not disclose your search requests, family names, or parcel locations to third parties, real estate brokers, or commercial advertisers.
5. Public Registry Data
Our research draws exclusively upon public government registries, including the Registration of Titles Office, eLandjamaica, and the Ministry of Finance Property Valuation Roll. Our reports organize and translate publicly accessible statutory records.
6. Data Retention
We retain customer inquiry logs and order references in a secure database protected behind server firewalls to assist you with future inquiries and confirm transaction history. You may request deletion of your contact records at any time by contacting our administrator.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us:
- Email: admin@howjamaica.com
- WhatsApp: +1 (207) 613-5240
- Website: HowJamaica.com