{"section":"announcements","requestedLocale":"en","requestedSlug":"2024-07-02-update-of-the-external-privacy-notice","locale":"en","slug":"2024-07-02-update-of-the-external-privacy-notice","path":"docs/en/announcements/2024/july/2024-07-02-update-of-the-external-privacy-notice.md","branch":"main","content":"We have revised the [Privacy Notice](https://vtex.com/us-en/trust/general-external-privacy-notice/) that explains how VTEX processes the personal data of _Shoppers_, i.e., individuals who access ecommerce environments controlled by merchants who are direct clients of VTEX.\n\nThe document includes information about the following aspects:\n\n* Personal data processed by VTEX and its purpose\n* Data retention period\n* Data subject rights\n* VTEX's personal data protection practices\n* Storage of personal data in the cloud\n* Data sharing with partners\n\n## What has changed?\n\nThe new version of the Notice includes VTEX's latest privacy practices for personal data processing on the VTEX Platform, presented in a clearer, summarized way and directed at _Shoppers_.\n\n## Why did we make this change?\n\nWe updated the Privacy Notice to align with legislation and our global privacy certifications, which recommend periodic updates. In addition, we have separated the privacy policies for job applicants, employees, and events into specific documents.\n\n## What needs to be done?\n\nNo action is required. The document is now available in all languages on the VTEX website. For more information, you can access the new [External Privacy Notice](https://vtex.com/us-en/trust/general-external-privacy-notice/) and the getting started guide [Data and privacy](/en/tracks/data-and-privacy--4Lc0i0an0DgnEtB0AUwlcq)."}