A privacy policy is a statement that explains how a website collects, uses, shares, and manages data from its visitors and customers. It fulfills a legal requirement to protect the privacy of visitors and customers.

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Countries have their own laws with varying requirements for legal authorities regarding the use of privacy policies. Be sure to comply with the legislation that applies to your business and location.

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1. The type of information you collect

2. How you collect information

3. Why you collect personal data

4. How you store, use, share, and disclose visitors' personal data

5. How (and if) you communicate with your website visitors

6. Whether your service is targeted at and collects information from minors

7. Updates to the privacy policy

8. Contact information

 

You can read the support article here for more information on how to write a privacy policy.

The explanations and information provided here are general explanations, information, and examples. You should not rely on this article as legal advice or as recommendations on what you should actually do. We recommend that you seek legal advice to help you understand and write your privacy policy.