Terms of Use
Terms of Use & Cookies Policy – Dorset Business Mentors
About this website
Dorset Business Mentors is a business support programme delivered by Dorset Council, which acts as the governing body and data controller.
By accessing and using this website, you agree to comply with the terms set out below.
Use of the website
You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes. You must not:
Use the site in any way that breaches applicable laws or regulations
Attempt to gain unauthorised access to the website or its systems
Introduce viruses, malware, or other harmful material
Information on this website
The content provided is for general business support and guidance purposes only. While we aim to keep information accurate and up to date, Dorset Council does not guarantee that all content is complete, accurate, or current.
Some content on this website may be developed with the assistance of artificial intelligence tools. All content is reviewed and approved by Dorset Business Mentors prior to publication.
External links
This website may include links to third-party websites. Dorset Business Mentors and Dorset Council are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or reliability of these external sites.
Limitation of liability
To the extent permitted by law, Dorset Council will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from:
Use of, or inability to use, this website
Reliance on any information provided
Intellectual property
All content on this website, including text, branding, and design, is owned by or licensed to Dorset Council unless otherwise stated. You may not reproduce or reuse content without permission.
Cookies Policy
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the site function effectively and provide insight into how it is used.
How we use cookies
We use the following types of cookies:
Essential cookies
Required for the operation of the website and core functionality.
Analytics cookies
We use services such as Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website (e.g. pages visited, time on site, and navigation paths). This information is aggregated and does not directly identify individuals.
Third-party cookies
Some content or features (such as social media sharing tools) may use cookies provided by external services such as LinkedIn and Facebook. These services may collect information about your activity.
Managing cookies
When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie banner allowing you to accept or reject non-essential cookies.
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling some cookies may impact the functionality of the site.
Privacy and data protection
Your use of this website is also governed by our Privacy Statement and Dorset Council’s data protection policies.
For full details on how your personal information is handled, please refer to the Dorset Council Economic development privacy notice
Changes to these terms
We may update these terms from time to time. Please check this page periodically to ensure you are aware of any changes.
Contact
If you have any questions about these terms or this website, please contact Dorset Business Mentors or Dorset Council via the website.