Why every site needs a privacy policy link
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GDPR and most ad platforms require a reachable privacy policy. Link it from every page, usually in the footer.
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What a passing site looks like
- The page links to a privacy policywarning · −1 ptseffort S
No link to a privacy policy
Why it matters. GDPR requires a privacy notice that visitors can reach from every page, and people look for it before submitting a form.
How to fix it.
- Add a "Privacy policy" link in the footer of every page that goes to a page explaining what data you collect and why.