Privacy Compliance
When visitors from anywhere in the world use your website, you might collect data like IP addresses, browsing activity, or even contact information. Many countries have data privacy laws, like the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in Europe and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) in the US. These laws regularly change as countries update their requirements or add new laws.
People care about their privacy. A clear and transparent privacy policy shows you respect user data and builds trust in your brand.
Non-compliance with these laws can result in hefty fines and the risk of Reputational Damage as privacy breaches damage your brand image and customer trust.
Key Aspects of Privacy Compliance
Transparency: You need a clear privacy policy outlining what data you collect, how you use it, and with whom you share it.
Consent: For certain data collection (like marketing emails and tracking cookies), you might need user consent, typically through opt-in mechanisms. In most countries outside the US, it is now illegal to track users and store persistent cookies without consent, particularly with analytical software such as GA4, HS, social media pixels and advertising delivery platforms.
Data Security: You have a responsibility to secure user data with appropriate safeguards to prevent breaches. Data transfer and processing outside of a users region may require the correct legal frameworks acknowledged or protected with statutory laws.
User Rights: Depending on the country and region, users may have rights to access, rectify, or erase their data. In the UK & European Union strict obligations are enforced under the GPDR and in many US States such as California, these rights extend to the sale of data.
Cookies: Ensuring accurate deployment and categorization of cookies that adhere to the new requirements of Google Chrome and most leading browser software. Third Party Cookies, Pixels and Tracking Cookies are subject to legal regulations in most countries which requires companies to use a privacy compliant platform such as OneTrust and integrate with a framework like Google Consent Mode to meet their obligations.
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Reduce the Risk
Nobody really needs long contact forms or chatbots so we made this part easy;
Email us below or just click the link to schedule a free discovery meeting with BearKoded Director, Ian Taylor.
Ian is both a certified OneTrust Privacy Professional, Cookie Compliance Expert and PIA/DPIA automation Expert. He is also a registered IAPP professional and a member of the UK Data Protection Index advisory panel. Oh yes, and a web developer incase you missed that........
* Disclaimer we do not employ real Bears