Privacy Policy
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The contents of this document are merely general and technical explanations and information regarding the creation of a privacy policy. As the specific terms that must be established between your business and your customers and visitors cannot be known in advance, the contents of this document should not be relied upon as legal advice or recommendations. We recommend that you seek professional legal advice to understand the requirements for terms of use and to receive support in creating them.
Privacy Policy – Principles
A privacy policy is a statement that discloses some or all of the ways in which a website collects, uses, discloses, processes and manages data of its visitors and customers. A privacy policy also typically includes an explanation of the website's commitment to protecting privacy and the various mechanisms the website has in place to protect privacy.
Different jurisdictions have different legal requirements regarding what must be included in a privacy policy, and you are responsible for ensuring compliance with laws relevant to your business activities and location.
What should be included in a privacy policy?
Generally, a privacy policy will state things like: what 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 the information with third parties; how visitors and customers can exercise their relevant privacy and data protection rights under applicable data protection laws; and any specific practices regarding the collection of data from minors.
For more information, see our Help Center article, " Creating a Privacy Policy ."