Frequently Asked Questions and Answers from Termly’s Legal Experts

What should be in a privacy policy?

The following details should be in a privacy policy:

  • what data you collect
  • how you use data and why
  • who data is shared with
  • what rights users have over their data
  • how to contact you about the privacy policy

What should be in a privacy policy will vary based on applicable laws.

Related Questions

Can I write my own privacy policy? Do all websites need a privacy policy? Do I need a privacy policy on my website? Does every business need a privacy policy? Does my app need a privacy policy? How much notice do I need to give for a change in privacy policy?

Every privacy policy is different.

Learning how to write a privacy policy that’s right for your business will require you to understand which laws apply to the content of your privacy policy.

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Jona, Director of Product @ Termly

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