Accountability : Landlords Alert.com is responsible for maintaining and protecting the personal information under its control in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998. Your registration is confidential and gives you access to the services of the web site. If you purchase items from the site we will only use the information we collect about you lawfully (in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1988) and according to the Which? Web Trader Code of Conduct.

Identifying Purposes : The purpose for which personal information is collected will be identified before or at the time the information is collected. We do not participate in spam e-mail programs. We require your email address for communication purposes between us and will not pass on your e-mail address to anyone.

Consent : Knowledge and consent are required for the collection, use or disclosure of personal information except where required or permitted by law. A copy of each search is stored on Landlords Alert data base.

Collection Of Data : The personal information collected must be necessary for the completion of Landlords Alert.com services. The information stored may from time to time be updated to ensure records are accurate.

Disclosure and Retention : Personal information may only be used or disclosed for the purpose for which it was collected unless you have otherwise consented, or when it is required or permitted by law. Personal information may be retained for the period of time required to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected or as required by law.

Safeguarding Customer Information : Personal information must be protected by security safeguards that are appropriate to the sensitivity level of the information. All personal information stored on our database is encrypted by Veri Sign which serves this purpose.

Openness : Landlords Alert will make information available to our customers concerning the policies and practices that apply to the management of personal data.

Customer Access : Upon request, an applicant shall be informed of the existence, use and disclosure of their personal information, and shall be given access to it. Applicants may verify the accuracy and completeness of the data held on record, and may request that it be amended, if appropriate. A small handling charge for administration purposes will apply.

Handling Customer Complaints and Suggestions : Clients may direct any questions or enquiries with respect to the privacy principles outlined above or about our practices - go to our Contact Us page

Fraud - WARNING : We take fraud seriously. It is a crime to purchase products with a false name or with the use of an invalid credit card - one that is created for the sole purpose of purchasing items illegally or using a credit card or its information, via theft or unauthorized use. It is also illegal to misuse the charge back process to take advantage of merchants. If you are a perpetrator of fraud, be aware that we will actively pursue and prosecute fraud offenders to the fullest extent of the law.