Aprivacy policyis alegal documentthat explains how an organizationcollects, processes, stores, and shares personal data. It serves as anagreement between users and companies, ensuringcompliance with privacy regulationssuch as:
GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)in the European Union.
CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act)in the U.S.
Other national and industry-specific privacy laws.
The policy mustclearly inform usersabout:
What data is collected(e.g., location, browsing history, email, IP address).
How the data is used(e.g., advertising, analytics, government requests).
Who the data is shared with(e.g., third parties, law enforcement, advertisers).
How users can control their data(e.g., opt-out, data deletion, account deactivation).
Most usersdo not read privacy policies, making it easier for companies toembed complex terms that may compromise privacy.
References:McAfee Institute CCII Cyber Intelligence Guide, Privacy in Practice​.
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