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1. Privacy
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2. Access to and Modification of navynews.co.uk
The Secretary of State for Defence reserves the right at any time and from time to time to modify or discontinue, temporarily or permanently, the Service (or any part thereof) with or without notice to allow for repairs, maintenance, or the introduction of new facilities or services. We will do our utmost to ensure that availability of the website will be uninterrupted and that transmissions will be error-free. However, due to the nature of the Internet, this cannot be guaranteed. We will attempt to limit the frequency and duration of any such suspension or restriction.
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You must not use the website in any way that causes, or is likely to cause, the website or access to it to be interrupted, damaged or impaired in any way.
You understand that you, and not the Secretary of State for Defence, are responsible for all electronic communications and content sent from your computer to us and you must use the website for lawful purposes only.
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Privacy and Accessibility
Accessibility and Privacy Policies
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Stored Data
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Use of your Personal Information
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