Create a Privacy Policy, Terms of Service, Cookie Policy, and others

Overview

Your website must comply with all rules for data collection, including how data is used, how people interact with your website, and much more, through detailed policies. Laws are constantly changing at federal and state levels, and manually creating a policy is no longer sufficient.

Because of this Bluehour has partnered with GetTerms to help handle this complicated part of managing a website.

http://link.bluehourdigital.com/getterms

If you need our help creating an implementing your new policies, please email us at client@bluehourdigital.com or let your Account Manager know you would like to discuss options.

Disclaimer: Bluehour Digital Marketing is not a law firm and does not engage in the practice of law or provide legal advice or legal representation. All information and services provided are for general information purposes only and do not constitute or substitute the provision of professional legal advice.

Understanding Each Policy

Privacy Policy

A Privacy Policy is a document that outlines how your business stores and uses user data that is collected in the course of them visiting your website. When a user reads your Privacy Policy, they should be able to develop a clear understanding of what data you collect, what you use it for, and how it is stored.

Do I Need a Privacy Policy? | Yes

A privacy policy is now required to meet specific legal obligations in several states, particularly if you collect personal information. While it may not be necessary for every online business, it is generally accepted as best practice to have a privacy policy on your website, to clearly inform visitors and to keep you covered.

Cookie Policy

A Cookie Policy is a document that explains the use of cookies between your website and your users’ devices. A “cookie” is a small piece of data your website stores on a user’s device when they visit, typically containing some information about the website and browsing session.

Do I need a Cookie Policy? | It Depends.

Cookies are used to enable certain features on a website or webapp. By publishing a Cookie Policy, you can be transparent about what types of cookies you use and what purposes they serve — including cookies set by third-party services your site or app incorporates. It’s also a good idea to let users know how they can control or opt out of using cookies and what effects they can expect to see after turning them off.

Cookie Consent Banner

A Website Cookie Scanner is designed to automatically scan your website and identify all cookies and tracking technologies in use. It provides reports about each cookie’s purpose, lifespan, and data collected, helping you understand how cookies are utilized on your website.

Example of a Cookie Consent Banner.

Do I Need a Cookie Consent Widget on My Website? | It Depends.

The requirement for a Cookie Consent Widget depends on the privacy regulations applicable to your website’s visitors. In many countries, including the European Union, the use of cookies is regulated by laws like the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the ePrivacy Directive. These regulations generally mandate websites to obtain informed and explicit user consent for non-essential cookies. In the states, cookie consent is not mandatory yet, and how 1st and 3rd party cookies are used is quickly changing. If you use cookies, we recommend having a Cookie Consent Banner.