How to Create a Website Privacy Policy That Complies with Data Protection Laws

How to Create a Website Privacy Policy That Complies with Data Protection Laws

By Michael Chen

February 27, 2025 at 09:38 PM

Analytics and Data Collection

This website collects personal data to power our site analytics, including browser information, network details, device data, previous page visits, and IP addresses. We track site usage metrics like clicks, internal links, page visits, scrolling, searches, and timestamps. This data is shared with Squarespace for traffic analysis.

Cookies and Technology

We use necessary cookies for site functionality and security. Analytics cookies are only activated after accepting our cookie banner. For details about specific cookies, see Squarespace's cookie documentation.

Customer Data Collection

For purchases, we collect:

  • Billing and shipping addresses
  • Order details
  • Email address
  • Name
  • Phone number

This information is shared with Squarespace for order processing. Payment details are handled by our payment processors.

Form Submissions and Membership Sites

When using forms or subscribing to membership areas, we collect contact information and relevant details necessary for service delivery. Google Places API may assist with address auto-completion during checkout.

Website Visitor Data

Squarespace collects basic visitor data including browser information, network details, page views, and IP addresses to ensure website functionality and security.

Social Sharing and Comments

Share buttons may transmit data to third-party services. For blog comments, we collect:

  • Name (displayed publicly)
  • Email (optional, for replies)
  • Website URL (optional)

Customer Accounts

Account creation requires:

  • Contact information
  • Billing/shipping details
  • Order history
  • Account preferences

Email Communications

You may receive:

  • Order confirmations
  • Account notifications
  • Abandoned cart reminders (within 24 hours)
  • Marketing emails (with unsubscribe option)

Technical Services

We use Google Fonts and Adobe Fonts for typography, which may collect basic user data for proper display. Scheduling features through Acuity Scheduling collect appointment-related information.

Payment Processing

Squarespace Payments processes transactions through Stripe (payment processing) and Sift (fraud detection). These services handle your payment data according to their respective privacy policies.

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