Privacy Policy

The explanations and information provided on this page are only general and broad overviews of how to draft your own Privacy Policy document. You should not consider this article as legal advice or recommendations on what you should specifically do, as we cannot foresee the specific privacy policies you wish to establish between your business and your clients and visitors. We recommend seeking legal advice to understand and create your own Privacy Policy.

Privacy Policy: Fundamentals

That said, a Privacy Policy is a statement that discloses some or all of the practices regarding the collection, use, disclosure, processing, and management of user and customer data on a website. It often includes a statement about the website’s commitment to protecting the privacy of its visitors or customers and an explanation of the various mechanisms the website employs to safeguard privacy.

Different jurisdictions have varying legal requirements regarding what must be included in a Privacy Policy. You are responsible for ensuring that you comply with the relevant laws applicable to your activities and location.

What Should Be Included in the Privacy Policy Document

In general, a Privacy Policy typically addresses the following issues: the types of information the website collects and how the data is collected, an explanation of why the website collects this information, the website’s practices for sharing information with third parties, how your visitors and customers can exercise their rights in accordance with relevant privacy legislation, specific practices related to the collection of data from minors, and much more.

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