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Disclaimer
The Scottish Law Commission has prepared the content of this website responsibly and carefully and tries to ensure that it is up to date and accurate. None of the information contained in the site constitutes legal advice. The Scottish Law Commission is not liable for any loss or damage suffered as a result of the use of, or inability to use, the site or any material contained in it, nor is it responsible for the content of linked sites.
Privacy
Web log files
The Scottish Law Commission website uses Google Analytics to help analyse how visitors use the site. This analytical tool uses 'cookies', which are text files placed on your computer, to collect standard internet log information and visitor behaviour information in an anonymous form. The information generated by the cookie about your use of the website (including your IP address) is transmitted to Google. This information is then used to evaluate use of the website and to compile statistical reports on website activity for the Commission.
We will not (and will not allow any third party) to use the statistical analytics tool to track or to collect any personally identifiable information of visitors to our site. We will not associate any data gathered from this site with any personally identifying information from any source as part of our use of the Google statistical analytics tool. Google will not associate your IP address with any other data held by Google. Neither the Scottish Law Commission nor Google will link, or seek to link, an IP address with the identity of a computer user.
By using this website, you consent to the processing of data about you by Google in the manner and for the purposes set out above. However, you can decline the use of cookies by modifying the appropriate settings on your browser. For example if you are using Microsoft Windows Explorer: open ‘Windows Explorer'; click on the ‘Search’ button on the tool bar; type ‘cookie’ into the search box for ‘Folders and files’; select ‘My computer’ in the ’Look in’ box; click ‘Search now’; double click on the folders that are found; select any cookie file; and then use the ‘Delete’ button on your keyboard to remove any cookies. If you are not using Microsoft Windows Explorer, you should select ‘cookies’ in the ‘Help’ function for information on where to find your cookie folder.
Data protection
In using and submitting forms on this website you agree that the Scottish Law Commission may use any personal data of yours that you supply through the forms. The Scottish Law Commission respects your privacy and seeks to protect your personal data: we will only collect and use your information in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998 in order to administer, support, improve and obtain feedback on our services. We will not disclose your personal data to any other organisations without your permission.
Links to other sites
It is important to appreciate that the Scottish Law Commission website provides extensive links to other independent sites, but that the above policy statements apply only to direct use of this website (www.scotlawcom.gov.uk). You will need to consult the providers of other websites for information on their policies.