Privacy Policy
A legal statement
The explanations and information provided on this page are only general and high-level information on how to draft a privacy policy. You should not rely on this article as legal advice or as a recommendation on what you should actually do, as we cannot predict the specific privacy policies you wish to establish between your company and your customers and visitors. We recommend seeking legal advice to understand and assist you in drafting your privacy policy.
Privacy Policy - The Basics
That said, a privacy policy is a statement that explains some or all of the ways a website collects, uses, discloses, processes, and manages the data of its visitors and customers. It typically also includes a statement of the website's commitment to protecting the privacy of its visitors or customers and an explanation of the various mechanisms the website implements to protect privacy.
Different jurisdictions have different legal requirements regarding what must be included in a privacy policy. It is your responsibility to ensure that you comply with the laws relevant to your activities and location.
What to include in the Privacy Policy
In general, a privacy policy often addresses 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 regarding sharing information with third parties; how visitors and customers can exercise their rights under applicable privacy laws; specific practices related to the collection of data from children; and much, much more.
To learn more, see our article "Creating a Privacy Policy."