Where is your Privacy Statement?

Is it a legal requirement to have a privacy policy on a website?

Yes, you need a privacy policy on your website. If you collect personal information from users, many laws require you to include a privacy policy on your site that explains your data-handling practices.

 

What is considered personal information?

• Email address
• First and Last name
• Phone number
• Address, State, Province, ZIP/Postal Code, City
• Google Analytics or other related tools
• Social Media Profile information (ie from Connect with Facebook, Sign in with X)
• Social Security Numbers
• Birthdates
• Social media handles and profile images

 

What happens if I don’t have a privacy policy on my website?

Businesses that do not have a Privacy Policy are at risk of being fined by government agencies. Additionally, customers who feel their privacy rights have been violated can sue your company.

 

So at your next meeting be sure to ask about the Privacy Policy for your website. 
You might also consider Terms & Conditions and a DEI Statement too!

 

Resources:

• internetlegalattorney.com/website-privacy-policy-laws/
• termsfeed.com/blog/privacy-policy-mandatory-law/
• contractscounsel.com/t/us/website-privacy-policy

 

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