10 points your website must cover.
Most cease-and-desist letters don't target corporations — they hit small businesses with avoidable, standard mistakes. This checklist covers the most common problem areas, no legal jargon included.
The 10-Point Checklist
How serious is the risk really?
No honest estimate of probability can be given. In practice, problems arise more often from cease-and-desist letters than from regulators — and they tend to target easily spotted standard mistakes like externally loaded fonts or missing privacy policies. These are exactly the easiest mistakes to fix.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a cookie banner if I don't use any tracking?
If your site only sets technically necessary cookies, or none at all, you don't need a consent banner. However, many sites have tracking on board without realizing it — for example through embedded videos or maps. Check first, then decide.
Is a free Privacy Policy generator enough?
A better starting point than nothing — but only if the details match exactly what your site actually does technically. The most common mistake: the policy lists tools that aren't running and omits ones that are.
What about AI chatbots on the website?
Those belong in the Privacy Policy too: which provider, what happens to inputs, where processing takes place. With EU-based processing and clear labeling, this can be handled cleanly.
Who is liable if my agency introduces errors?
Responsibility toward visitors ultimately stays with the site operator — that's you. All the more reason to make sure your service provider treats GDPR not as a paid add-on, but as standard.
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