privacy policy
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The information provided on this page is purely general and superficial explanations of how website operators should draft their own privacy policy. This article does not constitute reliable legal advice or actual recommendations for action, as we cannot assess the business relationships with customers and visitors in advance. We therefore recommend that website operators seek legal advice and support when drafting their own privacy policy.
Privacy Policy - the Basics
A privacy policy is a statement that discloses some or all of the ways in which a website collects, uses, discloses, processes, and manages personal information of its visitors and customers. It also typically includes a statement of the website's commitment to protecting the privacy of its visitors or customers and an explanation of the various mechanisms the website implements to protect privacy.
Different jurisdictions have different requirements for the content of a privacy policy. Website operators are therefore responsible for following the relevant legislation for their activities and location.
Contents of a privacy policy
Generally, a privacy policy addresses these topics: the types of personal information a website collects and how that information is collected; the website's practices when sharing the information with third parties; ways in which visitors and customers can exercise their rights under applicable data protection laws; the specific practices regarding data collection from minors, and more.
Further information can be found in the article “ Creating a data protection declaration according to the GDPR ”.