01A legal disclaimer
The explanations and information provided on this page are general, high-level information about privacy policies. They should not be relied upon as legal advice or recommendations for your specific business. We recommend seeking legal advice to understand and create the privacy policy appropriate to your relationship with customers and visitors.
02Privacy Policy — the basics
A privacy policy describes how a website collects, uses, discloses, processes, and manages visitor and customer data. It normally explains the website’s commitment to protecting privacy and the mechanisms used to do so. Different jurisdictions impose different requirements; each business is responsible for complying with the laws relevant to its activities and location.
03What to include in the Privacy Policy
A privacy policy often covers the information collected and how it is collected; the reasons for collection; how information may be shared with third parties; how visitors and customers can exercise their legal rights; and specific practices concerning minors’ data.