We've put together some of the most commonly asked questions about Privacy Policies and have answered them here for you. We clarify topics like when you need a Privacy Policy, how to create one, where to display it and how to get your users to consent to it. Read more here: https://privacypolicies.com/blog/privacy-policy-faq/

1. Privacy Policy FAQ

2. Privacy Policies are important legal agreements, but they can
raise a number of questions for business owners, bloggers
and app developers.
This presentation aims to help clarify some of the most
common questions and areas of confusion when it comes to
Privacy Policies.

3. A: It’s a publicly-displayed legal agreement that discloses how
personal information is used. It will contain important information
such as:
What personal information a website or app collects
Why the information is collected and how it will be used
How the information is kept safe
If the information is transferred to or shared with other parties
What rights users have regarding all of this
Q: What is a Privacy Policy?

4. A: If your website/app collects any personal information (such
as email addresses, names, phone numbers), you will need one.
Why?
Laws such as CalOPPA (1), PIPEDA (2) and the GDPR (3)
require one
Common third-party services (such as Google Analytics and
app stores) require one
(1) Link to: https://www.privacypolicies.com/blog/caloppa/
(2) Link to: https://www.privacypolicies.com/blog/pipeda/
(3) Link to: https://www.privacypolicies.com/blog/gdpr/
Q: Do I need a Privacy Policy?

5. Even if you don’t collect any personal information, you should
still consider posting a Privacy Policy.
Your users expect to see one and may see you as untrustworthy
without one.
Q: Do I need a Privacy Policy?

6. A: Our Privacy Policy Generator (4) can help in just a
few quick and easy steps.
(4) Link to: https://privacypolicies.com/privacy-policy-generator/
Q: How do I create a Privacy Policy?

7. A: The short answer is no.
Email addresses are considered to be personal information
under all relevant privacy laws.
Q: Can I request a customer’s email address
without a Privacy Policy in place?

8. Q: Can I request a customer’s email address
without a Privacy Policy in place?
Additionally, most email newsletter service providers (such
as Mailchimp) require that you comply with these laws and
have a Privacy Policy if you use their service.
If you collect any personal information, you need a Privacy
Policy in place before you collect the information.

9. Q: Where should I place my Privacy Policy?
A: Make sure it isn’t hidden, and is easy to access.
Site footer
Sign-up/registration form
Checkout page
Email collection form
For websites, some common places are:

10. Q: Where should I place my Privacy Policy?
In-app menu (such as Legal or About menus)
App store listing
Sign-up/registration screen
Checkout screen
For mobile apps, some common places are:

11. Q: What’s the difference between a Privacy
Policy and a Disclaimer?
A: A Privacy Policy is a legal agreement that lets users
know what personal data you collect, how you collect
and use it, and why.
A Disclaimer is a statement that lets users know that a
website or app owner isn’t legally responsible for
something, such as inaccurate information.

12. Q: What’s the difference between a Privacy
Policy and a Terms and Conditions agreement?
A: A Privacy Policy is a legal agreement that lets users
know what personal data you collect, how you collect and
use it, and why.
A Terms and Conditions agreement informs users how they
can and cannot use your website/app. It’s basically the rule
guide and includes information about warranties, prohibited
activities, copyright protections and governing law.

13. A: You can be subjected to large monetary fines,
prosecutions, mandated actions and auditing.
Q: What can happen if I don’t have a
Privacy Policy?

14. Q: How do I get my users to agree to my
Privacy Policy?
A: Always use clickwrap (5).
This involves having users actively
check a box or clear statement that
shows they’re agreeing.
Get this agreement before or at the
time that you’re collecting protected
personal information.
(5) Link to: https://www.privacypolicies.com/blog/clickwrap-privacy-policy/