What it must say
What information you collect, why, who you share it with, how long you keep it, and how people can contact you about it — in plain language.
A plain-language template
Avoid legalese. A short, honest notice people can actually understand serves you better than a copied wall of text.
A short, honest notice people actually understand serves you far better than a copied wall of legalese.
Where to publish it
Put it where you collect data: your website footer, contact and checkout forms, and on request. Make it easy to find.