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Privacy Policy

Privacy

A document explaining how a service handles personal data.

Definition

A privacy policy explains what data a service collects, how it uses it, how long it keeps it, and who it shares it with.

In plain English A document explaining how a service handles personal data.

Why this matters

Why it matters: It helps you understand the privacy trade‑offs before you use the service.

Example

Example: A policy says the app shares analytics data with partners and keeps logs for 90 days.