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Privacy Policy
Free privacy policy template for a small business website — what data you collect and how you use it.
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This free privacy policy covers Information We Collect, How We Use Information, Sharing of Information, Cookies, Your Rights with 5 clearly marked [placeholder] fields to fill in — built for individuals and small businesses handling a straightforward legal document themselves needing a clear, professional document without commissioning custom legal drafting for a routine situation. Copy it into your own word processor, fill in the placeholders, and review it — or adapt it — before use. It's part of docstoc's free document template library, alongside business, legal, real estate, finance, and HR templates. Every template here is free to copy with no signup required, and each one carries a plain disclaimer: this is a starting point for informational purposes, not a substitute for advice from a licensed professional in your jurisdiction.
Privacy Policy
Effective Date: [Date]
[Company Name] ("we," "us") respects your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect on [Website URL] and how we use it.
Information We Collect
- Information you provide: [e.g. name, email, when you fill out a form or create an account]
- Automatically collected: [e.g. IP address, browser type, pages visited — via cookies/analytics]
How We Use Information
[e.g. to provide our service, respond to inquiries, send updates you've opted into, improve our website.]
Sharing of Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share it with: [service providers who help us operate, e.g. hosting/email/payment processors — name categories, not necessarily each vendor].
Cookies
[Describe cookie use, and link to a cookie preference tool if you have one.]
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information. Contact us at [Email] to make a request.
Data Retention
[How long you keep personal data, generally.]
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time; the effective date above reflects the most recent version.
Contact
Questions about this policy: [Email]
*This is a general starting point, not a compliance guarantee. If you collect data from EU residents (GDPR), California residents (CCPA/CPRA), or handle health/financial/children's data, you likely have additional legal obligations — have a licensed attorney review your actual data practices.*
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What's included
- Edit online — click the document, fill in placeholders, download a PDF
- 8 standard sections: Information We Collect, How We Use Information, Sharing of Information, Cookies, Your Rights, Data Retention, …
- 5 clearly marked [placeholder] fields for quick personalizing
- Free to use — no account or signup required
- Fully editable — adjust any clause to match your actual situation
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Who this template is for
Freelancers & solo founders
Handling routine business paperwork without commissioning custom legal drafting for every document.
Small businesses
Standardizing recurring documents — leases, agreements, notices — across a growing operation.
Anyone reviewing before signing
Using a clear starting structure to understand what a document should cover, even if a lawyer finalizes it.
Before involving a lawyer
A solid starting draft to review with counsel, or to use directly for a low-stakes situation.
FAQ
Is this privacy policy template really free?
Yes, completely free — view, edit, and download this privacy policy as a PDF without creating an account.
What does this privacy policy cover?
This legal template includes Information We Collect, How We Use Information, Sharing of Information, Cookies. Fill in the [bracketed] placeholders, edit any clause online, then download a PDF — the docstoc.io footer stays on every export.
Is this legal advice?
No. Legal documents are exactly where a generic template is most likely to miss something that matters — the right structure, required disclosures, and even which clauses are enforceable all vary by state and situation. Use this as a starting point for a conversation with a licensed attorney, not a substitute for one.
Can I edit the wording?
Yes — edit directly on the page, adjust any section or clause, and re-fill the 5 placeholder fields to match your situation before downloading a PDF. It's a starting structure, not a rigid script.
Where can I find more free templates like this?
Browse more free legal and related document templates in the docstoc library at /document-templates/.
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