Privacy Policy
LEGAL DISCLAIMER
The explanations and information provided on this page are intended solely for general and non-specific guidance on how to draft your own Privacy Policy documents. You should not rely on this content as legal advice or as recommendations regarding what you should actually do, as we cannot know in advance which specific privacy policies you wish to establish between your company and its clients and visitors. We recommend that you seek legal advice if you require assistance in understanding and creating your own Privacy Policy.
PRIVACY POLICY – BASIC CONCEPTS
That said, a privacy policy is a statement that communicates some or all of the ways a website collects, uses, discloses, processes, and manages the data of its visitors and customers. It generally also includes a statement regarding the website’s commitment to protecting the privacy of its visitors or customers, and an explanation of the different mechanisms implemented to protect privacy.
Different jurisdictions have different legal obligations regarding what must be included in a Privacy Policy. You are responsible for ensuring compliance with the legislation relevant to your activities and location.
WHAT TO INCLUDE IN A PRIVACY POLICY
In general terms, a Privacy Policy typically addresses the following matters: the types of information the website collects and how the data is collected; an explanation of why the website collects such information; the website’s practices regarding the sharing of information with third parties; the ways in which visitors and customers may exercise their rights under applicable privacy legislation; specific practices regarding the collection of data from minors; and more.