Privacy and cookies

When you collect personal information about people using your website or app, data protectionThe area of law which deals with the way in which data can be handled. laws apply. Usually, you must get the person's consent to your website's use of cookiesSmall text files which businesses will download onto computers, smartphones or similar devices when those using the devices access the business' website. Cookies allows the business to store information about the choices and preferences of those who visit the site. . You must also tell them what information you are collecting about them, and what you will do with it. If you do not do this properly, you can face serious fines and damage to your business reputation. This section includes a template privacy policyA statement made by a business explaining what information it collects about individuals and how and why it will be used, stored and shared. and a template cookieA small text file which a business will download onto a computer, smartphone or similar device when someone using the device accesses the business' website. A cookie allows the business to store information about that person's choices and preferences. policy to help you with your data protectionThe area of law which deals with the way in which data can be handled. obligations.