This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) describes how the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Trinidad and Tobago (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and discloses personal information when you use the Developers Hub website (“Website”) and related services. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. By accessing or using the Website, you agree to the terms of this Policy.

1. Information We Collect
   a. Personal Information – We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when using the Website. This may include your name, email address, contact information, and any other information you provide through forms or communications on the Website.
   b. Usage Data – We may collect information about your use of the Website, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, page views, and other statistical data. We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect this information.

2. Use of Information
   a. Provide and Improve Services – We use the information we collect to provide and improve the Website and its features, customize your experience, and respond to your inquiries or requests.
   b. Communication – We may use your personal information to communicate with you, such as responding to your messages, providing updates or information about the Website, and sending you promotional materials or newsletters. You may opt-out of receiving marketing communications at any time.
   c. Analytics and Insights – We may use the information we collect to analyse trends, monitor the usage of the Website, and gather demographic information. This helps us improve our services and enhance the user experience.
   d. Legal Compliance – We may use and disclose your personal information as required by law, court order, or government regulation, or if we believe it is necessary to protect our rights, property, or safety, or the rights, property, or safety of others.

3. Sharing of Information
   a. Service Providers – We may engage third-party service providers to perform certain functions on our behalf, such as hosting the Website, analyzing data, providing customer support, or processing payments. These service providers will have access to your personal information only to the extent necessary to perform their functions and are obligated to maintain the confidentiality and security of your information.
   b. Legal Requirements – We may disclose your personal information if required to do so by law or if we believe that such disclosure is necessary to comply with a legal obligation, protect our rights, or investigate potential violations.
   c. Business Transfers – If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you via email and/or prominent notice on the Website of any such change in ownership or control of your personal information.

4. Data Retention
   a. We will retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

5. Data Security
   a. We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. Therefore, while we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

6. Third-Party Links
   a. The Website may contain links to third-party websites or services. This Policy does not apply to those third-party websites or services. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of those third parties before providing any personal information or using their services.

7. Children’s Privacy
   a. The Website is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 18 (“Children”). We do not knowingly collect personal information from Children. If you become aware that a Child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will take steps to delete such information.

8. Your Rights
   a. You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information. If you wish to exercise these rights or have any questions about the processing of your personal information, please contact us using the information provided below.

9. Changes to this Policy
   a. We may update this Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated Policy on the Website and indicating the effective date of the update. Your continued use of the Website after the effective date of the updated Policy constitutes your acceptance of the revised Policy.

10. Contact Us
    a. If you have any questions or concerns about this Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at info@dhub.mdt.gov.tt or phone us at +1 (868) 623-4724.

By accessing or using the Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of this Policy, please do not access or use the Website.