Website Policy Generation

Professional Privacy Policies & Legal Documents for Your WordPress Site

As part of our comprehensive WordPress care plans, we provide professionally generated website policies that keep your site legally compliant with current regulations. Our service ensures your website meets all legal requirements without the expense of custom legal drafting.

What We Offer

Complete Website Policy Package

Our care plans include generation and maintenance of all essential website legal documents:

• Privacy Policy – GDPR and UK Data Protection Act compliant
• Terms of Service – Clear rules for using your website and services
• Cookie Policy – Transparent disclosure about tracking technologies

Automatic Updates

Privacy laws change frequently. Our service monitors regulatory changes and automatically updates your policies to maintain compliance, saving you from costly legal research.

Customised to Your Business

Each policy is tailored to your specific business operations, data collection practices, and service offerings—not generic templates that could leave you exposed.

Why Website Policies Matter

Having proper legal documents on your website isn’t just a formality—it’s essential protection for your business:

• Legal Compliance: Avoid fines and penalties for non-compliance with GDPR and other regulations
• Customer Trust: Professional policies demonstrate respect for visitor privacy and data
• Business Protection: Limit your liability and clearly define your relationship with site visitors
• E-commerce Requirements: Essential for selling products or services online

Website Policies FAQ

Privacy Policy FAQs

Does my website really need a Privacy Policy?

Yes, if you’re collecting personal information (such as names and email addresses via contact forms), a Privacy Policy is legally required. Several regulations mandate Privacy Policies for websites:

• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
• UK Data Protection Act 2018
• California Online Privacy and Protection Act (CalOPPA)
• California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
• Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) in Canada
• Delaware Online Privacy and Protection Act (DOPPA)
• Nevada Revised Statutes Chapter 603A

Many additional regions are drafting new privacy legislation, which will require businesses to regularly update their policies. Using a professional policy generator service can help ensure your policies stay current with these evolving regulations.

How do I know if I’m collecting personal information on my website?

You’re collecting personal information if your website:

• Has contact forms requesting names, email addresses, or phone numbers
• Provides newsletter sign-up functionality
• Uses cookies that track user behaviour
• Maintains user accounts or profiles
• Processes payment information

Each of these activities triggers privacy policy requirements under various regulations.

My website is quite secure. Does that mean I don’t need a Privacy Policy?

Website security and privacy policies serve different purposes. Even with excellent security measures, you’re still legally required to disclose how you collect, use, and protect personal information. Having a secure site is important, but it doesn’t eliminate the need for a proper Privacy Policy.

There aren’t any privacy laws in my region. Do I still need a Privacy Policy?

Privacy laws protect individuals based on their residence, not where your business operates. As your website is accessible globally, you must comply with regulations protecting visitors from various jurisdictions. For instance, if someone from California visits your UK website, California’s privacy laws may apply to how you handle their data.

Terms of Service FAQs

Why do I need Terms of Service?

A well-crafted Terms of Service document serves two vital purposes: answering common customer queries and protecting your business legally. This document typically covers:

• Details about refunds, order cancellations, and returns policies (essential for e-commerce sites)
• Protection for your intellectual property rights, clarifying ownership of your brand assets
• Limitation of liability regarding third-party links (such as social media platforms)

Having clear terms helps guide customer expectations and protects your business interests simultaneously.

Disclaimer FAQs

Do I need a Disclaimer on my website?

Your website requires a Disclaimer if you:

• Display advertisements
• Sell or showcase health-related products (including supplements)
• Participate in affiliate marketing programmes
• Provide health, fitness, or wellness advice
• Offer information that could be interpreted as legal guidance

A proper Disclaimer helps meet disclosure requirements, satisfies affiliate programme conditions, and reduces your potential liability if problems arise.

End User License Agreement FAQs

Do I need an End User License Agreement?

If you provide downloadable software, an EULA is essential to:

• Limit your liability should users encounter technical issues or viruses
• Protect your revenue stream by prohibiting unauthorised sharing
• Safeguard your intellectual property by preventing reverse engineering

Policy Creation FAQs

Can I write these policies myself?

While technically possible, creating these documents yourself is inadvisable. Properly drafted policies require understanding of complex legal frameworks, case law, and regulatory requirements. Without legal expertise, self-written policies are likely to be incomplete or non-compliant. Additionally, keeping up with regulatory changes would require significant ongoing effort.

Should I hire a solicitor to write my website policies?

If you have access to a privacy law specialist, this is an excellent option. However, standard legal services for policy creation can be costly. Many solicitors without specific privacy expertise now recommend using dedicated policy generators for their clients.

Is my small business exempt from these requirements?

Many emerging privacy regulations apply to businesses of all sizes. Additionally, consumers increasingly expect proper data handling regardless of company size, and may avoid businesses that don’t demonstrate respect for privacy.

Can I just copy and paste someone else’s Privacy Policy?

Copying and modifying another site’s policies constitutes copyright infringement. Additionally, the copied policies may not comply with current regulations or reflect your specific data practices.

Can I use a free template for my policies?

Free templates rarely account for the latest regulatory requirements and won’t update automatically as laws change. The authorship and accuracy of templates is often unclear, creating potential compliance risks.

Why do policy generator services charge recurring fees?

Quality policy generation services typically operate on subscription models because they continuously research regulatory changes and automatically update your documents. Given the frequent changes in privacy legislation globally, this ongoing service saves you from constant legal research and manual updates.

How It Works

1. Initial Setup: We’ll conduct a brief assessment of your website’s data collection practices
2. Policy Generation: We’ll create customised policies based on your specific business needs
3. Implementation: We’ll add the policies to your site with proper links in your footer and other required locations
4. Ongoing Maintenance: As regulations change, you will receive a notification on email so you can update your policies to maintain compliance

Get Started Today

All of these legal compliance services are included in our WordPress care plans at no additional cost.

Not on a care plan yet? Contact us to discuss how our comprehensive WordPress maintenance services can protect your website and business.

Note: While our policies are professionally generated and regularly updated, we recommend consulting with a qualified legal professional for specific legal advice related to your business.