The United Kingdom is protected by the UK Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA 2018), a law that works alongside the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), which is like the EU GDPR but accounts for the 2020 withdrawal of the UK from the European Union. Below, I summarize the UK Data Protection Act 2018,… Read more →
UK Data Protection Act 2018: Overview & Summary
GDPR Legitimate Interest
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) outlines six legal bases for collecting and processing personal information, one of which is legitimate interest. Below, I describe what legitimate interest is under the GDPR, how it works, and when to use it, and I provide examples to help your business better understand this legal requirement. What Is… Read more →
Our Commitment To Privacy
At Termly, we are committed to safeguarding personal data and complying with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Below is a summary of our adherence to GDPR requirements and the measures we have in place to protect individuals’ rights and privacy. 1. Transparency & Lawfulness (Articles 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14) Controls We… Read more →
Privacy Policy for Landing Pages: How To Create One
Landing pages help turn visitors into leads, which builds out your business’s customer base. But if your landing page needs a privacy policy if it collects personal information from users, like email addresses, names, and phone numbers. Below, I explain why landing pages nearly always need a privacy policy, what goes into one, the laws… Read more →
Opt In vs. Opt Out
Data privacy laws give individuals the right to opt in or out of different data processing activities; knowing the difference between each method and when to use it helps with legal compliance. Below is my simple explanation of the differences between opt in versus opt out consent for businesses that collect and use consumer personal… Read more →
Android Privacy Policy Requirements for App Developers
When developing Android apps for the Google Play Store, Google requires all apps to have a privacy policy. In addition to complying with Google’s data processing guidelines, your Android privacy policy must follow all applicable data privacy laws. Below, I describe how to make a compliant Android app privacy policy that meets privacy law requirements… Read more →
Privacy Policy for Wix Websites: How To Create One
Wix is an easy-to-use, codeless website builder that’s very user-friendly. While Wix doesn’t require privacy policies, several data protection laws do, and if you collect and process personal information, it’s likely at least one applies to you. In this guide, I explain how to create a privacy policy for your Wix website, what information to… Read more →
Privacy Policy for Squarespace Websites: How To Create One
Squarespace is a user-friendly website builder, and according to their Terms of Service, you’re required to have a privacy policy for your Squarespace website to use their platform. Below, I explain why Squarespace requires privacy policies, how to make one, what goes into it, and where to post it on your site. How To Make a… Read more →
Privacy Policy for Blogger Sites: How To Create One
Blogger, Google’s free-to-use website hosting service, helps people of all skill-levels make blogs, portfolios, and ecommerce stores. But to use the service, you’re subject to following Google’s Terms of Use and Privacy Policy, which means you need a privacy policy if your Blogger site collects any personal data. Below, I explain in detail why Google… Read more →
