Privacy Policy
Disclaimer
The explanations provided on this page are general information and not detailed instructions on how to write your own privacy policy. This article should not be considered legal advice or a recommendation on the necessary actions, as we cannot know in advance the specific privacy terms you wish to establish between your business and your customers and visitors. We recommend seeking legal advice to receive clarification and assistance in creating your privacy policy.
Privacy Policy: Key Aspects
That said, a privacy policy is a statement that discloses some or all of the ways in which a website collects, uses, discloses, processes, and manages the data of its visitors and customers. It usually also includes a statement about the website’s commitment to protecting the privacy of visitors or customers and an explanation of the different mechanisms the site is implementing to safeguard privacy.
Different jurisdictions have different legal requirements regarding what must be included in a privacy policy. It is your responsibility to ensure compliance with the legislation relevant to your activities and your location
What to include in your privacy policy
Generally, a privacy policy often covers these types of issues: the types of information the website collects and how it collects it, an explanation of why the website collects this type of information, the website's practices for sharing information with third parties, how 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, see our article " Creating a Privacy Policy ."