General Notice

Thank you for your interest in our Privacy Policy.   The Office of the Tax Commissioner acknowledges the importance of protecting the privacy of its users.   For detailed information on our Privacy Policy, please note:

• Personal Information
• Use of Cookies
• Links to other sites
• Security Information
• Disclaimer

When you log on to our web site, as a matter of policy, we do not collect personal  information. Site visitors retain anonymity. However, in order to improve our service to you, our server captures the following information:

• Date and time of your visit
• Previous site you visited
• Brand of Internet browser
• Operating system (Windows/MAC)
• Domain access (.com, .bm, etc)
• your IP address (each internet connected computer is assigned a identification number)

When you email us we request only voluntary information. If you provide your email address it will be recorded and used for requested correspondence only. It will not be disclosed without your consent, used for  another purpose, or sold to a mail marketer. Please note that your email address is not captured in data logs. When you leave this site, the only information that may be transferred is that you visited this site.

Use of Cookies

As a matter of policy, this site does not use "cookies". Cookies are scripts that capture and store information on a site's server and deposit a text file into your browser. The primary purpose of using cookies is to identify the visitor to a site's computer upon return visits. Many web sites use this technology to welcome back visitors or to send them to their frequently visited areas.

Links to other Sites

This web site may, from time to time, link to other web sites. Primarily, those links will be to other Government department sites, but related third party sites may also be included. The Office of the Tax Commissioner has not reviewed any of the sites linked to or from this web site and accepts no responsibility for the content contained therein, nor does the Office of the Tax Commissioner endorse any other site. We encourage users to be aware of the privacy policies of the aforementioned sites.

Security Information

The Taxes Management Act 1976 and the Official Secrets Act 1926  prohibit officers of the Office of the Tax Commissioner from revealing information relating to a taxpayer's situation except in specific situations permitted by law. However, the confidentiality of an Internet Transmission is not guaranteed. Visitors to the site assume this risk. If you have information of a sensitive or confidential nature you may visit us [location] to obtain personalized taxpayer assistance.

Disclaimer

The Office of the Tax Commissioner will not be liable for any damages or injuries caused by use of this website, such as, viruses, omissions or misstatements. We reserve the right to modify the information contained herein as new information becomes available, without any obligation to past, current or prospective users. Under no circumstances, will the Office of the Tax Commissioner be liable for any indirect, special incidental or consequential damages arising out of any use of the information contained herein.

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