Online privacy is important to all of us, and it's particularly relevant today with the implementation of the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This new privacy regulation is applicable in the EU and to any business that has customers there, has a direct and immediate effect on how online businesses collect and store data.
GDPR and how it affects your business
GDPR is the new law regulating how personal data (everything that can help identify a person) of individuals in the EU can be collected, used and processed. It took effect on 25 May 2018 and affects everyone in the EU. According to GDPR, websites need to protect site visitors' privacy. This means website owners need to:
- Get consent to collect and store data
- Explain how collected data will be used
- Be able to delete all data collected from site visitors on request
By showing your clients you meet these new regulations, you provide a safer, trust-building user experience to your potential customers.
We provide you with a standard privacy policy to boost site transparency. The regulations require all websites to inform users about the type of data the site collects and what this data is used for. We provide a standard privacy policy that can be customised with your website's specific details.
Customised Cookie Notification
A new cookie notification lets visitors know your site collects information in the form of cookies. We also recommend linking a site's cookie notification to its privacy policy,
Free SSL Certificate
We provide a free SSL certificate for HTTPS encryption. This ensures the connection to your website is secure and cannot be intercepted.
Consent Fields on Contact Forms
According to the GDPR guidelines, website owners myst get consent from site visitors before collecting data. To comply with these requirements, we have added an opt-in consent field on every contact form on your site.
Personal Data Deletion
GDPR requires that if a site visitor requests to have their data deleted, the website owner must do so without delay. We can enable you to manage and delete all of your visitors' personal data submitted through website contact forms.
If you need further information on GDPR and how it may affect you, please get in touch

