Privacy & GDPR

Privacy & GDPR: legal compliance and digital trust

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Bringing your website into line with privacy law and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a strategic must. It's not just about legal compliance. It's about earning and keeping your users' trust.

The GDPR sets strict requirements for how the personal data of EU citizens is collected, used and protected. It requires every online platform to handle data in a transparent and secure way.

Non-compliance can mean heavy financial penalties and irreparable damage to your company's reputation. Our service ensures:

Transparency: a clear privacy policy and explicit consent management.

Security: data protection through encryption and the right controls.

User rights: the ability to access, correct or delete personal information (the right to be forgotten).

Complying with these regulations shows your users that your site is trustworthy and that their privacy comes first, boosting overall engagement.

Make your site GDPR-compliant and avoid penalties

We often come across sites that don't comply with the current GDPR: a missing cookie consent banner (or one that's set up incorrectly), no link to the privacy policy in contact forms, or unauthorized tracking systems. We follow a methodical process to remove every risk of penalties.

Here are the steps we follow for full GDPR and cookie law compliance:

1
Legal review and data mapping
Before any technical work, it's essential to understand which personal data your website collects, processes and stores. We map the data flow, identifying the source, nature and purpose of collection (legal basis) for each type of data. This includes checking forms, cookies, tracking systems and third-party integrations. Mapping ensures your data processing is lawful and transparent.
2
Technical and organizational measures (security by design)
For full GDPR compliance, we put the right technical and organizational measures in place (security by design) to keep personal data safe. This includes encryption protocols (SSL/TLS), protected access and, if needed, advice on firewalls and security audits.
3
Cookie consent banner and legal forms
We integrate a cookie consent banner that matches your brand's look and feel, meets the regulations (explicit opt-in and granularity) and doesn't hurt how your site displays or performs. We also make sure every contact form and data collection form is GDPR-compliant, with privacy notices and data processing handled properly.

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