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No privacy policy link
Does my website need a visible privacy policy link?
Yes, if you collect any personal data. Analytics, forms and ads all do. EU and California law both require a clear privacy policy. A footer link on every page covers both.
5%of 168 European shops did this (9)
No. 4most common medium problem in the study
Why it matters
Almost every privacy law requires clear information about what you collect and why, reachable from every page, usually the footer.
How to fix it
- Add a “Privacy policy” link to your site footer.
- Link it from forms that collect personal data too.