PRIVACY POLICY

The clarifications and information provided on this page are intended solely for general guidance on how to draft your own Privacy Policy documents. You should not rely on this article as legal advice or recommendations on what you should actually do, as we cannot know in advance the specific privacy policies you wish to establish between your company and your customers and visitors. We recommend that you seek legal counsel if you need help understanding and creating your own Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy - Fundamental Concepts

That said, a privacy policy is a statement that communicates some or all of the ways a site collects, uses, discloses, processes, and manages the data of its visitors and customers. It typically also includes a statement regarding the site's commitment to protecting the privacy of its visitors or customers, as well as an explanation of the various mechanisms the site implements to safeguard privacy.

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Different jurisdictions have different legal obligations regarding what must be included in a Privacy Policy. You are responsible for complying with the relevant legislation for your activities and location

What to Include in the Privacy Policy

In general terms, the Privacy Policy typically governs the following issues: the types of information the site is collecting and how the data is collected; an explanation of why the site is collecting these types of information; the site's practices regarding the sharing of information with third parties; ways in which your visitors and customers can exercise their rights under relevant privacy legislation; specific practices regarding the collection of data from minors; and much more.

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