*As of April 23, 2024, all Themes include a Privacy Policy page. This means that any NEW site created from a theme after April 23, 2024 will automatically have a privacy policy page generated on the site, along with a link in the footer area.
If you would like to add a Privacy Policy page manually to one of your websites, you can do so by creating a new page on your site and using our template below. Because Privacy Policy pages are rarely featured on the main navigation of a website, the instructions below show you how to add it only to the bottom of your site (Reference Panel or Footer), where they are most commonly found.
STEP 1 - Login to the website and click on the Pages tab on top of the site editor.
STEP 2 - Click the Add New Page button to create the Privacy Policy page.
STEP 3 - Give the page a name, in this case, "Privacy Policy," and select "No" under "Show page in nav?" to hide the page from the navigation menu.
STEP 4 - Add content to the page. You can copy & paste our free Privacy Policy Template at the bottom of this article, or craft your own.
STEP 5 - Now it's time to add a link to the Privacy Policy page from the bottom of your site. Scroll down to the Reference Panel (Footer) and click edit when hovering over it.
STEP 6 - Type "Privacy Policy" into the bottom of the About section of the reference panel
STEP 7 - Use the link option to link the Privacy Policy text to your new Privacy Policy page. Select the link type "Page on my site" and choose "Privacy Policy." Click OK and save your changes.
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FREE Sample Privacy Policy Template
Below is a sample template you can use to create a basic privacy policy for your website. Remember, this is a simple, generic privacy policy and it may not cover all aspects relevant to your website. For a more comprehensive Privacy Policy, consider one of the tools listed below, or consult with a legal professional.
Website Privacy Policy
Welcome to the [Business Name] website. This privacy policy is meant to help you understand what data we collect, why we collect it, and what we do with it.
What information we collect
We may collect personal identification information (Name, email address, phone number, etc.) when you visit our website, register on the site, place an order, fill out a form, and in connection with other activities, services, features, or resources we make available on our site.
How we use your information
[Business Name] may use the information we collect in the following ways:
- To personalize your experience
- To improve our website
- To process transactions
- To send periodic emails
How we protect your information
We adopt appropriate data collection, storage, and processing practices and security measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure or destruction of your personal information and data stored on our site.
Cookies
Our website uses 'cookies' to enhance user experience. Your web browser places cookies on your hard drive for record-keeping purposes and sometimes to track information about them. You may choose to set your web browser to refuse cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent.
Third-party websites
Users may find advertising or other content on our site that link to the sites and services of our partners, suppliers, advertisers, sponsors, licensors and other third parties. We do not control the content or links that appear on these sites and are not responsible for the practices employed by websites linked to or from our site.
Changes to this privacy policy
[Business Name] has the discretion to update this privacy policy at any time. When we do, we will revise the updated date at the bottom of this page. We encourage users to frequently check this page for any changes to stay informed about how we are helping to protect the personal information we collect.
Your acceptance of these terms
By using this site, you signify your acceptance of this policy. If you do not agree to this policy, please do not use our site. Your continued use of the site following the posting of changes to this policy will be deemed your acceptance of those changes.
Contacting us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, the practices of this site, or your dealings with this site, please contact us at:
[Business Name]
[Street Address]
[City], [State] [Zip Code]
[Phone Number]
Date last updated: [Insert Date]
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Online Website Privacy Policy Tools
If you’re looking for a more comprehensive Privacy Policy, consider using an online Privacy Policy generator like the tools listed below. These platforms let you customize a Privacy Policy to your specific needs.
- https://www.iubenda.com/en/privacy-and-cookie-policy-generator
- https://termly.io/products/tl/privacy-policy-generator/
- https://www.privacypolicies.com/blog/privacy-policy-template/
- https://www.privacypolicytemplate.net/
- https://www.freeprivacypolicy.com/