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Social Media Privacy Policy: what it is and how to write it

Everything you need to know about the social media privacy policy: what it’s for, what the law requires and how to create it correctly for your website or business.

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What is a social media privacy policy?

It is the document that informs your followers how you process the data you obtain through your social media profiles, in accordance with the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018. Managing a community on social media involves processing data (username, interactions, messages) and you must provide notice of it.

Key points

Create your social media privacy policy in 2 minutes. Answer a few questions and download the document as Word, PDF or copy it. Free and no sign-up.

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Frequently asked questions

FAQ about the social media privacy policy

Where do I publish this policy?

It is common to link it from the profile bio and/or from your website's privacy policy, in a section dedicated to social media.

Do I need anything special for giveaways?

Yes: terms and conditions setting out the mechanics, requirements and data processing, plus a statement that the social network neither sponsors nor administers the giveaway. This generator includes that clause.

Official sources

The templates in this generator are based on the legislation in force. You can consult the official sources here:

Important notice — please read. This generator provides free guidance templates based on current regulations (the UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR) and consumer law). They do not constitute legal advice and do not guarantee legal compliance for your specific case.

Each owner is solely responsible for reviewing, adapting and verifying that the texts match their actual activity and applicable law, as well as for effectively complying with their legal obligations. For complex cases, consult a legal professional.

DominaInternet (Jordi Espies Garcia), owner of this tool, assumes no liability for the use of the generated texts or for any consequences arising from their use.