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Privacy Policy

A legal disclaimer

The explanations and information provided on this page are only general and high-level explanations on how to write your own document of a Privacy Policy. You should not rely on this article as legal advice or as recommendations regarding what you should actually do, because we cannot know in advance the specific privacy policies you wish to establish between your business and your customers and visitors. We recommend that you seek legal advice to help you understand and to assist you in the creation of your own Privacy Policy.

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Privacy Policy - the basics

A privacy policy is a statement that explains how a website collects, uses, discloses, processes, and manages the personal data of its visitors and customers. It typically includes details on what data is collected (such as personal information, cookies, etc.), how it is used, and what measures are in place to ensure the protection of that data.

Different jurisdictions have different legal obligations for what must be included in a Privacy Policy. It is your responsibility to ensure your policy complies with the relevant laws for your business and location, such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in Europe or the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) in the United States

What to include in the Privacy Policy

Generally speaking, a Privacy Policy often addresses several key issues. These include the types of information the website collects and how the data is collected. It should also explain why the website collects this information and outline the website’s practices regarding sharing the information with third parties. Additionally, it’s important to provide details on how visitors and customers can exercise their rights according to the relevant privacy legislation. Specific practices regarding the collection of minors’ data should also be addressed, among other considerations.
To learn more about this, check out our article “Creating a Privacy Policy”.

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