Privacy Policy
Overview
Privacy Policies are agreements that specify what type of data a website collects from users and how that data will be used. Known as “personal information” or “personally identifiable information,” regulated data typically includes anything that can be used to identify an individual, and is not limited to a user’s name. Personal information may include a user’s address, date of birth, marital status, contact information, ID issue and expiration date, financial records, credit information, medical history, where one travels, and intentions to acquire goods and services, among others.
While no single federal law requires that websites have a Privacy Policy, the sum of federal and state legislation suggest that you should. Regulations vary by geographical region and jurisdiction as well as by subject matter so be sure to check local laws when drafting your Policy. Privacy Policies should be updated whenever a change occurs in the way a website collects or utilizes user information.
Consider linking your Privacy Policy with your Terms of Use to ensure cohesive application of relevant laws. If you would like to be more specific with your users, consider a Data Usage Policy or Data Usage Statement.
Instructions
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