What exactly is a privacy policy?

A Privacy Policy is a document that outlines how your business stores and uses user data that is collected in the course of them visiting your website. When a user reads your Privacy Policy, they should be able to develop a clear understanding of what data you collect, what you use it for, and how it is stored.

Do I need a privacy policy statement?

Depending on the region/s in which your business operates, a privacy policy may be required to meet specific legal obligations, particularly if you collect personal information. While it may not be necessary for every online business, it is generally accepted as best practice to have a privacy policy on your website, to clearly inform visitors and to keep you covered.

What laws affect privacy policies?

Many countries around the world have different laws and requirements relating to their Privacy Laws. Perhaps the most well-known privacy laws are those of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in Europe, as well as the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) in the USA. For more information, we would recommend reading our Guide on Privacy Laws by Country.

Where can I use my privacy policy?

Typically, your privacy policy would be located on your website. Once generated through GetTerms, we have handy tools to copy your policy to your website, or you can link directly to a hosted version on GetTerms. Each Privacy Policy Pack is valid for one domain.

Can I just copy somebody else’s privacy policy?

Copying someone else's Privacy Policy is not recommended for several reasons. Firstly, it violates the intellectual property of the company you’ve copied from, and may result in legal action. Secondly, and more importantly, it puts your business at risk due to provisions that do not suit your business. Finally, this DIY approach would probably take you longer than generating your privacy policy with a service like GetTerms.

Where do I put my privacy policy?

For most online businesses, they would publish a new page on their website with the title Privacy Policy and link to it from the footer of their website. Alternatively, you can link directly to your Privacy Policy on GetTerms.

How much does it cost to generate a privacy policy?

Generating a Privacy Policy with GetTerms is simple and affordable. We charge $5/mo (annually) for a Comprehensive Privacy Pack. Or if you'd prefer a once off payment, you can opt for the lifetime plan at $149.00.