Any time you collect personal data—such as names, email addresses, IP addresses, or payment information—you should publish a clear, easily accessible Privacy Policy. It should explain:
- What data you collect (e.g., contact info, analytics, cookies).
- Why you collect it (e.g., order fulfillment, marketing, site analytics).
- How long you keep it (retention periods).
- Who you share it with (e.g., payment processors, hosting providers, third-party analytics).
- Users’ rights (access, correction, deletion, data portability).
- How to contact you for privacy questions or data-access requests.