eCommerce Privacy Policy Template

Description

If you’re running an eCommerce website, then this eCommerce Privacy Policy is for you. An eCommerce website sells products or services online.

A privacy policy lets users know how their information will be used and what type of information is being collected. A Privacy Policy is legally required for all websites that collect personal information, e.g., eCommerce websites.

For example, an eCommerce website is a type of website that sells physical products (e.g., t-shirts), digital products (e.g., online courses), or services (e.g., business consultants). If you don’t sell products or services on your website, then you should buy this Privacy Policy template.

But not any old privacy policy must do. An eCommerce privacy policy should follow these laws: GDPR and COPPA. COPPA stands for The Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). COPPA addresses websites that market to children under the age of 13. Even if your website doesn’t market to children, it should address how to deal with children users on your website.

Also, the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) is important. It addresses the personal data of users in the EU (European Union). Even if your website doesn’t sell outside of the U.S., it should still follow the EU cookie law (or international laws) because your website is open for everyone to use.

Users should know if your website uses cookies. Oh, how I wish I was referring to Oreos. But sadly, I’m not. Cookies are a type of technology that allows a website to track users’ behavior. Users should know about cookie privacy and how they can request their information that is used on the website.

This list goes on…privacy policies must address all privacy concerns.

This privacy policy for online store template checks all three boxes: 1) Cookies policy; 2) GDPR Policy; 3) and COPPA.

Keep in mind, if your website needs an eCommerce terms and conditions template, I would suggest that you buy the Premium Website Bundle. It’s cheaper than buying each template separately.

About this template:

It’s a 5 page eCommerce Privacy Policy template (Word document) that you can copy and paste to your website. I’ve done the heavy lifting and highlighted all of the parts you need to edit. Just replace the highlighted fields with your own personal details and you’re good to go.

You will receive your documents immediately. You can access your documents via the order confirmation page or your email.

*Special instructions: Please download the document(s) immediately. The download link(s) will expire after you download it three (3) times OR after 30 days from your purchase date, whichever happens first.

This template includes: 

• Cookies Policy (lets users know if they are being tracked and what information is tracked)
• Paragraph(s) that describe what information is being collected from users
• Paragraph(s) that describes how the website addresses underage users
• Paragraph(s) that describes what information will be shared with advertisers
• Paragraph(s) that describe how and when users’ information can be disclosed
• Paragraph(s) that describe the security of the website
• Paragraph(s) that describes the website’s policy on any guarantees regarding data breaches
• Opt-out information (explains to users how they can stop their information from being collected)
• Access information (explains how a user can access their information that’s collected on the website)

What’s included:

Privacy Policy for Online Store Template + Plain-English Guides

• Template: 5 page eCommerce Privacy Policy template (Word format)
• S.I.T.E. Guide: the Simple Instructions and Thorough Explanations Guide explains the highlighted fields of the template
• TL; DR Report: the Too Long Didn’t Read Report gives a short summary of the document and each paragraph to help you read it faster
• The Cookies Policy is included in the eCommerce Privacy Policy.

Refunds:

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