Privacy Policy
Privacy policy
TermsFeed is one provider of online privacy policies. In this video, they explain why you need a privacy policy in a simple and comprehensible manner in 1:40 minutes.
However, if you use a generator, be sure to consider carefully all of the information to include in your policy and edit the template accordingly.
Having an incorrect privacy policy is as bad, if not worse, as not having one at all.
Also, be sure to do your research on all applicable laws and requirements.
Be aware that some geographically defined laws can, in practice, be global.
For example, The EU General Data Protection Regulation regards not only websites operated from the EU, but also all websites in the world, that have visitors from the EU.
Requirements for a GDPR and ePrivacy compliant privacy policy
Article 12 of the GDPR requires that you communicate information about your processing of personal data in a way that is:
- concise
- transparent
- in clear and plain language
- intelligible
- easily accessible
- free of charge
In general, most privacy laws require you to inform your users about the following:
- Your name (or business name), location, and contact information
- What information you’re collecting from them (including names, email addresses, IP addresses, and any other information)
- What methods you are using to collect their information, e.g. cookies
- The purpose for collecting this information
- How you’re keeping their information safe
- Whether or not it’s optional for them to share that information, how they can opt-out, and the consequences of doing so
- Any third-party services you’re using to collect, process, or store that information (such as an e-mail newsletter service, or advertising network)
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