Effective Date: February 2, 2026
The Hazardous Substance Regulatory Authority (“HSRA”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of the personal information of our website visitors. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website: https://hsra.gov.jm.
When you use the contact form on our website to reach out to the HSRA, we request certain personal information, including:
Full Name
Email Address
Subject and Message Content
Data Retention Note: Information submitted through our contact form is used solely to route your inquiry to the appropriate department and to facilitate a response. The HSRA website does not store this data in its database. Once the email is transmitted to our internal mail system, it is handled according to our internal record-keeping policies.
Cookies: Our website uses “cookies” to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help the website remember your preferences and improve site functionality. You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, though some features of the site may not function properly as a result.
Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. Google Analytics collects information such as your IP address, browser type, device type, and the pages you visit. This data is used in an aggregate, anonymous form to help us improve our website’s performance and content. Google’s ability to use and share information collected by Google Analytics is restricted by the Google Analytics Terms of Service and the Google Privacy Policy.
Our website may utilize third-party plugins to provide specific features or enhancements. While these plugins help improve the functionality of the site, we have configured our platform so that these third-party plugins do not collect personal user information from our visitors.
We use the information we collect to:
Respond to your inquiries and provide technical or regulatory support.
Monitor and analyze website usage and trends (via Google Analytics).
Maintain and optimize the security and performance of the website.
The HSRA does not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may only disclose information if required to do so by law or in the good faith belief that such action is necessary to comply with legal obligations under Jamaican law.
We implement a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
In accordance with the Jamaica Data Protection Act (JDPA), you may have the right to:
Request access to any personal data we hold about you.
Request the correction of inaccurate data.
Object to the processing of your data in certain circumstances.
The HSRA reserves the right to update or change this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date.” We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Hazardous Substance Regulatory Authority (HSRA)
8 Rekadom Avenue, Building 9,
Bureau of Standards,
Jamaica Kingston 10
Email: info@hsra.gov.jm
Phone: 876-618-5761
Website: https://hsra.gov.jm
