Privacy Policy
A legal disclaimer
The explanations and information provided on this page are for general informational purposes only. They are intended to offer a high-level overview of privacy policies and related considerations and do not constitute legal advice or legal recommendations.
Because we cannot know the specific privacy practices, data flows, contractual relationships, or regulatory obligations applicable to your business, you should not rely on this information as a substitute for professional legal advice. Armstrong Technical Services LLC makes no representations or warranties regarding the completeness, accuracy, or applicability of this information to your specific circumstances.
We strongly recommend that you consult with qualified legal counsel to assist you in understanding applicable laws and in drafting, reviewing, or implementing a Privacy Policy or other legal documents that are appropriate for your organization.
Privacy Policy
Having said that, a privacy policy is a statement that discloses some or all of the ways a website collects, uses, discloses, processes, and manages the data of its visitors and customers. It usually also includes a statement regarding the website’s commitment to protecting its visitors’ or customers’ privacy, and an explanation about the different mechanisms the website is implementing in order to protect privacy.
Different jurisdictions have different legal obligations of what must be included in a Privacy Policy. You are responsible to make sure you are following the relevant legislation to your activities and location.
What to include in the Privacy Policy
Generally speaking, a Privacy Policy often addresses these types of issues: the types of information the website is collecting and the manner in which it collects the data; an explanation about why is the website collecting these types of information; what are the website’s practices on sharing the information with third parties; ways in which your visitors and customers can exercise their rights according to the relevant privacy legislation; the specific practices regarding minors’ data collection; and much, much more.
To learn more about this, check out our article “Creating a Privacy Policy”.