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Privacy compliance for websites: consent, cookies and data handling
Most sites need less than the compliance industry suggests and more than they currently do. The gap is usually consent and retention.
If your website collects any personal information — including a contact form or analytics — you need a privacy policy. Terms of service matter if you sell online. A cookie notice is required if you use tracking cookies and have visitors from regions that require consent. This is general information, not legal advice.
| Page | Needed when | Priority |
|---|---|---|
| Privacy policy | You collect any personal data | High — nearly everyone |
| Cookie notice | You use tracking or analytics cookies | High if you use analytics |
| Terms of service | You sell or take bookings online | High for shops |
| Refund policy | You sell products or services online | High for shops |
| Accessibility statement | Public sector, or good practice | Medium |
| Disclaimer | You give advice — health, legal, financial | High in those fields |
Keep it in plain language. A policy nobody can understand serves nobody, and clarity is increasingly what regulators expect.
It is a poor idea — it will describe their systems, not yours, and it may be copyrighted. A reputable generator that asks about your actual setup is a better starting point.
For a simple brochure site with a contact form, usually a reasonable starting point. If you handle health, financial or children's data, get proper legal advice.
No. This is general information to help you know what to ask about. Requirements vary by state and country, and a lawyer should confirm what applies to your business.
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Most sites need less than the compliance industry suggests and more than they currently do. The gap is usually consent and retention.
Yes, you need it. No, you should not be paying for it.
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