Does My Website Need a Privacy Policy?

Quick answer: Yes, if your website collects any personal information, including through a contact form or analytics. It should explain what you collect, why, and how people can contact you about it.

What to include

• Who you are and how to contact your information officer
• What information you collect, such as form details or cookies
• Why you collect it and how you use it
• Who you share it with, such as payment providers
• How long you keep it and how you protect it
• How people can access, correct or delete their information

Where to put it

Link it in your website footer and next to your forms.

See our own privacy policy as an example. This is general information, not legal advice.