A little extra something—depending on your location and the type of data you collect, various privacy laws like GDPR or CCPA might mandate having a privacy policy.

A privacy policy clearly states what information you gather, how you use it, and who might have access to it, which helps build user trust.

The most popular use case for a Privacy Policy is if you have some sort of contact form or place where you’re collecting information.

Even if you don't actively collect personal details, simply using cookies on your site might necessitate a privacy policy explaining how you handle that data.

A Privacy Policy typically includes:

• Information collected: What personal data is gathered from users (name, email, etc.)
• How data is used: The purposes for which you collect and use user information
• Data sharing: Whether you share data with third parties and how
• Data security: Measures taken to protect user data
• User access and control: How users can access or modify their personal information

Where to Get a Privacy Policy

1. My top recommendation (the one I use and recommend to all my clients) is Termageddon. They’re a subscription service, but you get access to several types of policies, and they alert you to update your policies based on legal changes in the world.
   1. You can use the code PHASED at checkout for a discount.
2. Termly is another great option you can get for a one-time fee. You’ll just want to stay up-to-date in case there are other clauses you need to add based on updated laws.
3. Your last and most cost-effective option is to review an existing Privacy Policy (here is mine for Phased Design). You can use this as a template to create your own!

Adding Your Policy to Your Website

Once you’ve created a Privacy Policy, you’ll either want to add the direct text or embed the information onto your website. If you’re using Termageddon or Termly, you’ll need to embed your policy onto your site.