PRIVACY POLICY
Disclaimer
The explanations and information on this page are general and high-level explanations and information on how to write your own Privacy Policy document. Because we cannot know in advance what specific privacy policies you want to create between your business and your customers and visitors, you should not rely on this article as legal advice or suggestions on what you should actually do. We recommend that you seek legal advice to help you understand and assist you in creating your own Privacy Policy.
Privacy Policy - basic information
However, a privacy policy is a statement that explains some or all of the ways a website collects, uses, discloses, processes and manages data of its visitors and customers. It usually also includes a statement about the website's commitment to protecting the privacy of its visitors or customers and a description of the different mechanisms the website has in place to protect privacy.
Different jurisdictions have different legal obligations regarding what must be included in a Privacy Policy. It is your responsibility to ensure that you comply with the legislation relevant to your activities and location.
What should be included in a Privacy Policy
In general, a Privacy Policy will typically address topics such as: the types of information the website collects and how it collects data; an explanation of why the website collects such information; the website's practices for sharing information with third parties; ways your visitors and customers can exercise their rights under applicable privacy legislation; specific practices regarding the collection of data from minors; and much more.
To learn more about this, check out our article titled “Creating a Privacy Policy.”