Laws, courts and authorities
privacy policy
In short and in plain language
The privacy policy is a text on a website. It explains which personal data is used and why.
It also names the services the site uses, who gets data and what rights visitors have.
It should match the technology that is really in use. When that changes, the text should be updated.
Definition
The privacy policy is the text on a website that explains which personal data is processed and for what purpose. It also names the services used, the recipients and the rights of visitors. It should match the technology actually in use and be updated when that changes.