A Privacy Policy is a legal document (or statement) on a website or app that transparently explains how an organization collects, uses, stores, shares, and protects the personal information of its users.

In essence, it informs visitors about:

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• What data is collected: Examples include names, email addresses, IP addresses, Browse history, payment information, or location data.

• How data is collected: Whether it's provided directly by the user (e.g., through a contact form), or collected automatically (e.g., via cookies).

• Why data is collected: The specific purposes for collecting the information (e.g., to process orders, improve services, send newsletters, personalize user experience).

• How data is used and stored: Details on how the data is processed, where it's kept, and for how long.

• Who data is shared with: Whether information is shared with third parties (like marketing partners, analytics providers, payment processors) and under what circumstances.

• User Rights: The rights users have regarding their data, such as the right to access, correct, delete, or opt-out of data collection.

• Security Measures: The steps taken to protect the collected data from unauthorized access or breaches.

• Contact Information: How users can contact the organization regarding their privacy concerns.

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It's important to note that Privacy Policies are legally required under various Canadian laws, including the federal PIPEDA (Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act) and potentially provincial legislation like Ontario's FIPPA (Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act) for public bodies, ensuring individuals' personal information is handled responsibly and transparently.