North Carolina Privacy Policy Template

North Carolina rules built into this template

• North Carolina privacy law: North Carolina does not have a comprehensive consumer privacy law.
• Data breaches: businesses must notify affected North Carolina residents of a security breach involving their personal information (N.C. Gen. Stat. § 75-65).
• Children: a site directed to children under 13, or that knowingly collects their data, must follow the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act, including the amended COPPA Rule in effect since 2025.

What the Privacy Policy includes

1. Introduction
2. Information We Collect
3. How We Use Information
4. How We Share Information
5. Cookies and Tracking
6. International Transfers
7. Data Retention
8. Data Security
9. Your Privacy Rights
10. State Privacy Rights
11. Children's Privacy
12. Marketing Communications
13. Changes to This Policy
14. Contact Us
15. Governing Law

Frequently asked questions

Does a website need a privacy policy in North Carolina?

In practice, yes. North Carolina websites that collect personal information from California residents must post one under California law, many state privacy laws require one, and app stores, payment processors, and advertising platforms require a privacy policy.

Does North Carolina have a consumer privacy law?

North Carolina does not have a comprehensive consumer privacy law.

What is the difference between the Standard and Professional Privacy Policy?

The Standard edition is a complete, state-aware Privacy Policy for common situations. The Professional edition adds longer clause coverage, schedules, and optional modules for more complex matters. You can preview either edition free before you pay.

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