privacystatement
nounUK /ˈprɪv.ə.si ˈsteɪt.mənt/
US /ˈpraɪ.və.si ˈsteɪt.mənt/
A note that tells you how a company keeps your personal information safe.
Before you sign up, read the privacy statement to see how they use your data.
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2. A short message explaining what information an app collects from you.
The app showed a privacy statement when I first opened it.
3. A written promise about how a school or club protects members' details.
The club's privacy statement says they never share your phone number.
4. A page on a website that describes how your data is stored and used.
You can find the privacy statement at the bottom of the homepage.