Privacy Policy

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The explanations and information provided on this page are general and high-level explanations about how to draft your own Privacy Policy document. You should not consider this article as legal advice or recommendations on what you should actually do, as we cannot know in advance the specific privacy policies you wish to establish between your business and your customers or visitors. We recommend that you seek legal advice to understand and create your own Privacy Policy.

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Privacy Policy: Basics

That said, a Privacy Policy is a statement that discloses part or all of the practices regarding the collection, use, disclosure, processing, and management of data from a website’s users and customers. It usually also includes a statement about the website’s commitment to protecting the privacy of its visitors or customers, and an explanation of the different mechanisms the website applies to safeguard privacy.
Different jurisdictions have different legal requirements for what must be included in a Privacy Policy. You are responsible for ensuring that you comply with the laws relevant to your activities and location.

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What to Include in a Privacy Policy Document

In general terms, a Privacy Policy typically addresses the following issues: the types of information the website collects and how it collects such data, an explanation of why the website collects this type of information, the website’s practices regarding sharing information with third parties, the ways in which your visitors and customers can exercise their rights according to the relevant privacy laws, specific practices related to collecting data from minors, and much more.

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For more information, read our article How to Create a Privacy Policy.