Privacy Policy

A Legal Disclaimer

The explanations and information provided on this page are intended only as general and high-level guidance on how to create your own Privacy Policy. This content should not be relied upon as legal advice or as specific recommendations regarding what you should do, because we cannot anticipate the particular privacy policies you may need to establish between your business and your customers or visitors.

We recommend that you seek professional legal advice to help you understand your obligations and assist you in creating a Privacy Policy tailored to your needs.

Privacy Policy – The Basics

A privacy policy is a statement that discloses how a website collects, uses, discloses, processes, and manages the personal data of its visitors and customers. It typically also includes:

A statement of the website’s commitment to protecting the privacy of its visitors and customers.
An explanation of the mechanisms the website uses to safeguard data.

Different jurisdictions have different legal requirements for privacy policies. You are responsible for ensuring your Privacy Policy complies with all relevant laws applicable to your business activities and location.

What to Include in the Privacy Policy

Generally speaking, a Privacy Policy often addresses the following:

The types of information the website collects and how that data is collected.
An explanation of why the website collects this information.
The website’s practices for sharing information with third parties.
How visitors and customers can exercise their rights under applicable privacy legislation.
The specific practices regarding the collection of minors’ data.
Any other relevant practices or requirements.

To learn more, check out our article “Creating a Privacy Policy”.