Request Customized Document A privacy policy is a statement that discloses the way a company collects, stores, uses and manages client/customer data, including personal or sensitive information (such as name, medical history, travel history, past purchases, credit information, date of birth, contact information, etc). Just as any policy lays down a framework and guidelines, a privacy policy is employed by bodies corporate for the same purpose of dealing or handling with data or information.
Any company incorporated in India is required to issue a privacy policy on the company’s website under the Information Technology (Reasonable security practices and procedures and sensitive personal data or information) Rules, 2011. A Terms of Agreement is generally used in conjunction with the Privacy Policy. A customer is required to read and accept the terms and conditions and/or privacy policy before making use of a company’s services or goods. It is also important to note that companies should take precautions and secure user information from data theft and fraud. Ecommerce websites have access to key user information which makes having a privacy policy mandatory. Third-party services may also require a company have it in place.
Though in most cases customers/users never read it, it is still very important to have a well-drafted Privacy Policy. It should not be open to interpretation and clearly visible to customers who have provided personal information under contract. It should be customized so as to accurately convey information as per company specifications. Here at LegalDesk.com, we undertake drafting of legal documents such as privacy policy for e-commerce websites, blogs, company websites, portals, etc.
