- Collecting information: Some companies collect personal information when visitors interact with them, such as when they sign up or make transactions. Other companies collect non-personal information, such as IP addresses and browser type.
- Notifying Customers: Some notify customers of changes to their private policies by posting them on their website and sending email.
- Protecting Information: Companies use industry standards to protect information during transmission and storage. For example, sensitive information like credit cards, data is encrypted.
- Protecting Children’s Privacy: Some do not collect personal information from children, whether the company collects information from children, and what they do if they discover that a child has provided personal information.
- Sharing Information: Companies may share information with employees, contractors, and affiliated organizations who need it to process information or provide services.They may also share information with third- parties to comply with the law, protect their rights, or prevent fraud.