Commonly asked questions about Privacy Policies are answered in this informative presentation.

1. Privacy Policy FAQ

2. What is a Privacy Policy?
A Privacy Policy is an agreement between you and a user
regarding how you’ll handle the user’s personal data.
The Privacy Policy describes the type of data you collect,
how you collect it, and if you share any of that personal
information with other parties.
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3. There are three reasons you need a Privacy Policy.
Why do I need a Privacy Policy?
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4. By outlining the type of personal information you require
and describing how you use it, potential users can make
an informed decision on whether the risks of sharing their
information are worth the benefits of your website/app.
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5. When you have well-defined terms and circumstances defined
in a Privacy Policy, users cannot claim you used their
information without consent.
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6. There are countries where your product may be purchased or
downloaded that require a Privacy Policy before you
request a name or credit card number.
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7. Canada, the U.K., and Australia, plus most countries around
the world, all require a Privacy Policy.
Which countries requires a Privacy Policy?
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8. Which laws should I be aware of
when considering my Privacy Policy?

9. In the US, California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA)
and Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).
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10. In Canada, Personal Information Protection and Electronic
Documents Act (PIPEDA).
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11. In the UK, Data Protection Act of 1998 (DPA).
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12. In Australia, Privacy Act of 1998.
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13. That’s not recommended. Email addresses fall under personal
information in current legislation on user data, all which require
a Privacy Policy for collecting email addresses.
Can I request an email address without a
Privacy Policy?
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14. Where should I post the Privacy Policy?
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15. Within your website footer section.
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16. As clickwrap.
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17. As clickwrap, but with a notice.
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18. The best way to assure acceptance of the Privacy Policy is
through clickwrap as it’s the most direct and active approach.
How do I assure users accept the Privacy Policy?
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19. All Privacy Policies must contain two essential pieces
of material:
A description of the type of information you collect
The purpose of that collection
How should I write the Privacy Policy?
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20. A Terms & Conditions Agreement (T&C) explains rules,
conditions, and requirements regarding the use of your
website or app.
What’s the difference between a Privacy Policy
and a Terms & Conditions (T&C) Agreement?
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21. Disclaimers address specific types of liability and are usually
present in the Terms and Conditions agreement.
The purpose of a disclaimer is to avoid liability due to a user’s
misunderstanding.
What’s the difference between a Privacy Policy
and a Disclaimer?
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