Terms and Conditions

Use and access of the Web site infers your acknowledgement and acceptance of these terms and conditions as the same may be amended from time to time.

By agreeing to be bound by these terms and conditions, you are consenting to us collecting and storing certain personal data about you. By submitting this information, you consent to this data being used to provide the services applied for and may be stored by DPHS (Disabled Persons Housing Service, Aberdeen) to keep you informed of products and services which may be of interest to you. This data will not be used other than in the normal course of our business. If you wish to receive details of personal data held about you by us, you may write to us to request this – there is a fee for this service.

Information about our customers is an important part of our business and we are not in the business of selling it to others. DPHS will not sell, rent or lease its customer lists to third parties unless DPHS has a good faith belief that such action is necessary to: (1) conform to legal requirements or comply with legal process; (2) protect and defend the rights or property of DPHS or its affiliated companies; (3) enforce these Terms of Use and Notices; or (4) act to protect the interests of its members or others.

This site is provided by DPHS on an “as is” basis. While we have taken all reasonable steps to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the information on this Web site, we give no warranty and make no representation regarding the accuracy or completeness of the content of this Web site and does not warrant that it is free from errors or omissions or that the information contained on the Web site is suitable for your intended use. Consequently, we accept no liability for any losses or damages (whether direct, indirect, special, consequential or otherwise) arising out of errors or omissions contained in this Web site. You expressly agree that your use of this site is at your sole risk. Advice received via the Web site should not be relied upon for personal, medical, legal or financial decisions and you should consult an appropriate professional for specific advice tailored to your situation.

The information, software, products, and services included in or available through the Web site may include inaccuracies or typographical errors. Changes are periodically made to the Web site and to the information therein. DPHS and/or its respective suppliers may make improvements and/or changes in the Web site at any time. DPHS will not be liable to you for any damages (including without limitation those arising from lost data, business revenue or goodwill) arising from use of the Web site or access of or inability to use or access, interruption or availability of the Web site, its operation or transmission, computer viruses, loss of data or otherwise in respect of its use or the downloading or use of any software made available by the Web site and DPHS shall not be liable for and each user shall indemnify and keep indemnified on demand DPHS from and against all claims, expended, losses and liabilities (including professional fees and expenses) in connection with any claim by a third party relating to the use or downloading of the software or data arising from such use or downloading.

A cookie is a text-only string of information that a Web site transfers to the cookie file of the browser on your computer's hard disk so that the Web site can remember who you are. A cookie will typically contain the name of the domain from which the cookie has come, the "lifetime" of the cookie and a value, usually a randomly generated unique number. When you visit this Web site, we send you a cookie. The cookies used on this Web site are not used to track individuals nor store personal information about the visitor. They are only used to provide ease of use in accessing the publications section of this Web site. You have the ability to accept or decline cookies by modifying the settings in your browser. However, you may not be able to use all the interactive features of our Web site if cookies are disabled.

The Data Controller for the dphsaberdeen.org website is Shirley Finlayson.

By entering your personal data into the dphsaberdeen.org website, you are consenting to this information being used by DPHS Aberdeen.

DPHS Aberdeen takes privacy issued seriously. We are committed to protecting your personal information and your rights to privacy as a user of this website. DPHS supports the objectives and principles of the Data Protection Act 1998.

Security measures are in place to protect against the loss, misuse and alteration of personal data under our control. Only authorised personnel have access to personal information. DPHS will not disclose your personal data to third parties unless required to do so by law.

If you require further information please contact:

The Data Protection Officer Disabled Persons Housing Service Aberdeen Top Floor Raeden Court Midstocket Road Aberdeen AB15 5PF