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Privacy policy

Effective from 21 April 2023

The Scottish Veterans Commissioner’s Office takes your privacy very seriously. We want you to know the steps we have taken to ensure your right to privacy is upheld within our digital channels. This page informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use and disclosure of Personal Information when visiting our website.

Your information will not be used or shared with anyone except as described in this Privacy Policy. We use your Personal Information for providing and improving the Service. By visiting this website you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Cookies on our website

Our website uses cookies for various purposes. Cookies are text files containing small amounts of information which are downloaded to your phone, computer or other device by websites that you visit.

When you first came to our website you’ll have been told it sets cookies from Google Analytics to better allow us to understand how people use our site. You can choose to opt-out of setting this cookie on your device.

Google Analytics is used to collect information about the way people behave when they visit our site, such as the pages they visit, how long they visit from, and whether they are visiting from a desktop or a mobile device. This information is processed in a way that doesn’t identify anyone. We don’t make any attempt to try and find out who any of the individuals visiting our site are.

If you require more information on cookies, and how to disable or delete them go to http://www.aboutcookies.org/

Basis for processing

We rely on article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR to process data for analytics, which allows us to process personal data when it’s necessary for the purposes of our legitimate interests.

In this case, those interests are to improve how our site functions for our users, so that we’re better able to provide advice and information to our users.

Processing your personal information through web forms

Our website allows you to submit your personal information to us for a couple of reasons:

  • You can contact us over email using our contact form. When you do this, your details are sent to our website, then automatically deleted once they’re forwarded to our email server.
  • You can opt into receiving our newsletter, meaning your data will be stored on a database of newsletter recipient contacts. Your data will be stored securely and only accessed by authorised personnel for the agreed purpose of receiving the newsletter. You may opt out of these communications by following the unsubscribe instructions provided in any email we send.

If you have any more questions about your data and how it is used, please contact scottishveteranscommissioner@gov.scot.

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Could your organisation use a small grant to support Scotland’s veterans and their families? The Scottish Veterans Fund is offering grants of between £1,000 and £10,000 for one-year projects, with £100,000 available in total. Applications close on Friday 20 November 2026. Find out more and apply through the link in our bio. #ScottishVeterans #Veterans #ArmedForcesCommunity #Funding #Scotland
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Scotland’s only national memorial to the Indian Army personnel who served during the First and Second World Wars is taking shape at @kelvingroveartgalleryandmuseum in Glasgow. It was fascinating to hear @colourfulheritagescot's plans and to visit the museum’s display, which shares the stories of servicemen from pre-Partition India, including Force K6, based in the Scottish Highlands. I was joined by Glasgow’s Veterans Champion, Councillor Abdul Bostani; Charanjit Singh Sangha, the son of Naik (Corporal) Gian Singh VC; and David Boe, National Chairman of Legion Scotland. An important memorial to service, sacrifice and a shared history.
Scotland’s only national memorial to the Indian Army personnel who served during the First and Second World Wars is taking shape at @kelvingroveartgalleryandmuseum in Glasgow. It was fascinating to hear @colourfulheritagescot's plans and to visit the museum’s display, which shares the stories of servicemen from pre-Partition India, including Force K6, based in the Scottish Highlands. I was joined by Glasgow’s Veterans Champion, Councillor Abdul Bostani; Charanjit Singh Sangha, the son of Naik (Corporal) Gian Singh VC; and David Boe, National Chairman of Legion Scotland. An important memorial to service, sacrifice and a shared history.
3 days ago
An honour to attend the opening services for the Gardens of Remembrance in Glasgow and Edinburgh this weekend. It was a moving opportunity to come together with the Lord Provost, Armed Forces, Emergency Services, Service Associations and military support organisations to remember those who gave their lives in service. We will remember them.
An honour to attend the opening services for the Gardens of Remembrance in Glasgow and Edinburgh this weekend. It was a moving opportunity to come together with the Lord Provost, Armed Forces, Emergency Services, Service Associations and military support organisations to remember those who gave their lives in service. We will remember them.
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I've joined the Veterans Commissioners for Northern Ireland and Wales in issuing a joint statement on the recent amendments to the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill. We remain committed to working with the UK Government to ensure the legislation provides appropriate protections for those who served. Click the link in our bio to read the full statement.
I've joined the Veterans Commissioners for Northern Ireland and Wales in issuing a joint statement on the recent amendments to the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill. We remain committed to working with the UK Government to ensure the legislation provides appropriate protections for those who served. Click the link in our bio to read the full statement.
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