What is a privacy policy for a website?

A website privacy policy explains how personal information is handled when visitors browse or interact with a site. Depending on its features, this may include:

• Contact forms, accounts, and newsletter subscriptions.

• Orders, payments, and customer support.

• Analytics, advertising, and embedded third-party services.

• IP addresses and other information recorded in server logs.

It explains why information is used, who receives it, how long it is retained, and what rights visitors may have under applicable laws. Provide an easily accessible link to the privacy policy, such as in the website footer, and provide relevant privacy notices near forms or other points where information is collected.

A cookie policy can provide additional details about cookies and similar tracking technologies. Neither document replaces consent where consent is required, including cookie consent where applicable: explaining how information is processed and obtaining permission are separate tasks.