Updated February 01, 2023
A blog privacy policy is a document on a website that discloses how personal information about its users is collected, managed, and stored. A typical blog mainly discloses that the website tracks the number of users on the website through Google Analytics.
What Should be Included (7 clauses) |
1. Introduction
In the event a user would like to exercise their rights under privacy law, a website must disclose their contact information. If a website has users from the European Union, under their privacy laws (Art. 37 GDPR), a website must appoint a data protection officer to oversee that data is being appropriately managed and handle users’ requests.
Introduction.
Effective Date: [DATE]
This privacy policy for the blog known as [BLOG NAME] collects, uses, shares, stores, and protects the personal information of its users in accordance with their countries’ respective privacy laws. Should any request be made in regard to the rights of a user, such claims should be made to the following:
- Company Name: [COMPANY NAME]
- Address: [ADDRESSS]
- E-Mail: [E-MAIL ADDRESS]
- Phone: [TELEPHONE]
If required under European Law (GDPR), a data protection officer is appointed and the individual named it known as: [DATA PROTECTION OFFICER’S NAME]
2. California Users (CCPA)
Due to many other States incorporating similar privacy laws to California (known as the California Consumer Privacy Act or simply “CCPA“), it is best to adapt the policy to California’s regulations. In addition to disclosing how a user’s information is managed, the policy must include specific rights described below:
Rights of Users Under CCPA.
Under the California Consumer Privacy Act, or CCPA, users are granted the following rights in connection with their activity on this website:
- Right to Notice. Users have access to this policy by viewing in the footer area of our website. Therefore, this meets the conditions of CCPA by providing notice “at or before the point of collection.”
- Right to Know. Users have the right to know certain aspects about how their personal information, such as, how the categories (types) are being collected, sources from where it originates, reason for business purpose, and the 3rd parties it’s being shared which all are disclosed in this policy.
- Right to Delete. Users have the right to request the deletion of their personal information that is stored on this website. It a request is deemed “verifiable” under CCPA, all records related to the user will be deleted within 45 days.
- Right to Correct. If any information related to a user is inaccurate, we agree to make reasonable efforts to correct such data.
- Right to Opt-Out. Users have the right, at any time, to opt-out of their personal information being shared, sold, or used for marketing purposes.
- Right to NOT be Discriminated. All users have the right to not be discriminated based on any personal information or characteristics made on their data.
3. European Union Users (GDPR)
Users browsing a website from the European Union (EU) are granted the strictest privacy rights worldwide under the General Data Protection Regulation or simply “GDPR“. Certain rights must be disclosed in a privacy policy at the time personal data is being obtained from a user, described below:
Privacy Rights Under GDPR.
- Right to be Informed. Users of this website have the right to be informed if the website’s identity, including contact information, which is mentioned in this policy.
- Right of Access. Users hold the right to obtain their personal data on record including how it’s being processed and who has shared access. Such request must be made in accordance with GDPR and processed by us within one (1) month.
- Right to Rectification. If any information stored o the website is inaccurate or incorrect, a user is able to requst to modify such data.
- Right to Erasure. Also referred to as a “right to be forgotten,” gives users the right to no longer process, share, and to delete their personal data within one (1) month of such request.
- Right to Restriction of Processing. Users have the right to request their personal data is no longer being processed by the website if there are inaccuracies, the processing is unlawful, or the use of the website is no longer needed.
- Right to Object to Processing. The right to offer users the ability to no longer receive marketing e-mails or other notifications by disclosing such methods to no longer receive such notifications.
- Righ of Data Portability. If a users would like to transfer the personal data that is held at an organization to another, this can be completed by request. Such requests may be rejected if not in accordance with GDPR requirements.
- Right Against Automated Decision Making. Users have the right against use of any type of automated software or programs that process data based on racial or identity profiling.
4. Canadian Users (PIPEDA)
Users from Canada are protected under the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act or “PIPEDA.” Generally, if a website adheres to the CCPA and GDPR, it will also comply with PIPEDA’s regulations. It is suggested to make a statement that users’ personal data is protected in compliance with PIPEDA.
PIPEDA Compliance.
This website makes every attempt to safeguard users’ personal data including providing proper disclosures in accordance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act or simply known as “PIPEDA.” Such requirements include, but are not limited to:
- Placement of Policy. This privacy policy is accessible anywhere on the website via link in the footer area. Such open and available placement is a requirement under PIPEDA.
- Policies and Practices. The statements mentioned herein provide adequate policies and pracices for safeguarding PIPEDA’s policies while naming a person internally that is responsible for such compliance.
- Easy to Understand. All language provided in this privacy policy is written to be read and understood by the “common person” with the utmost effort put into having its language refrain from “attorney speak.” If there are any questions or comments about this policy, please contact us at any time for an explanation.
- Collection and Usage Limitations. The use and collection of personal data is limited to this website’s intended purpose. No further purpose shall be made than what it detailed in this privacy policy.
- Access to Personal Information. Users have access to the personal data and information stored about them in compliance with PIPEDA.
- Safeduarding Data. We have taken the appropriate measures and steps to safeguard users’ personal data in accordance with industry standards.
- Report Breaches. Any securuty breach, that involves the accessibility of user data, must be reported to the Office of the Privacy Commissioner (OPC) in accordance with PIPEDA procedures.
- 10 Principles of PIPEDA. This policy is in accordance with the ten (10) principles of PIPEDA, as outlined on the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada’s webpage at the following web address – www.priv.gc.ca/en/privacy-topics/privacy-laws-in-canada/the-personal-information-protection-and-electronic-documents-act-pipeda/p_principle/
5. Personal Data
The primary purpose of a privacy policy is to disclose and document how a website collects, manages, and shares users’ personal information. Such disclosures must meet the policies of each country’s privacy laws and be accessible from each web page.
Personal Data and Information.
The following discloses how we, [NAME OF WEBSITE], collect, manage, share, and secure users’ personal and non-personal information. By use of our website and services, users grant their consent to such activity conducted on their personal data.
Our website collects personal information from users through various methods when visiting that, include but are not limited to obtaining their name, e-mail address, mailing address, zip code, phone number, and payment details. Browsing history may also be obtained such as IP addres, device type, browser, geographic details, pages visited, time on site, and any other trackable data through the use of cookies or related software.
Our company accepts your personal data and takes into account its senstivity if ever exposed to 3rd parties or made public. We, as a company, administer the highest industry standards and security measures to protect against unauthorized use and safeguard your data. This includes using secure servers and encryption for storage and transmission of sensitive information.
We agree to retain your personal data only for as long as we need to fulfill our duties when providing the best experience for users. After any user’s personal information is no longer needed, we follow strict guidelines to destroy and discard such records.
[COMPANY NAME] has a strict policy to NOT sell, rent, or share users’ personal information with any 3rd party for marketing purposes without your consent. Although, we have the right to share your personal inormation with 3rd parties under the following conditions:
- If it is necessary to provide products, services, or other offerings. Such examples include, but are not limited to, sharing your billing information for payments or mailing address for shipping purposes;
- If under the governing law, it is required for public safety;
- If it is required for the purposes of providing a transaction, such as a merger, acquisition, or outright sale of a portion or all of our company’s assets; or
- To provide share with 3rd party tracking software to help provide a better user experience by adding or minimizing specific features of the website.
When sharing users’ personal data with 3rd parties, we require that they secure such information and only use for its intended purpose.
6. Cookies’ Policy
A cookie is a small text file implemented upon a user’s device when visiting a web page. It is used primarily to obtain trackable data about a user’s browsing history and device information that can be used to make a better experience. Cookies can also be used for marketing, advertising, and personalizing content based on the user’s profile. If a website has any trackable software, such as Google Analytics, it has cookies implemented.
Cookies Policy
We implement cookies and other related software to track and obtain user behaviors to promote a better experience on our website. A cookie is a small text file that is stored on users’ devices when they interact with this website. It can track such behaviors as device type, browsing history, location settings, and similar data. It does not collect any type of personal information.
We offer a banner on all our pages that allow users the option to disable the use of cookies when browsing our website. By continuing the use of the website, you consent to the use of cookies.
7. Changes to Privacy Policy
A general clause that the privacy policy can be updated at any time and with or without notice to users. Any updates will be displayed on the privacy policy URL.
Updates to This Policy.
We, at any time, may update this privacy policy with or without notice to its users. We agree to update this webpage upon any change to how we collect, manage, or share your personal data. By continuing to interact with this website and use our services, you acknowledge acceptance of any changes and agree to be bound by the terms of this policy.