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Uncovering the world's best-kept growth secrets on ecommerce, trust and privacy experiences across a wide range of topics.

How to File a GDPR Complaint
How to File a GDPR Complaint GDPR Article 77 gives you the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, if you feel that your data protection rights have been..

How to File an Appeal With the CPA, VCDPA & CTDPA
How to File an Appeal for the Colorado Privacy Act (CPA) The Colorado Privacy Act (CPA) gives individuals the opportunity to file an appeal if they find that their personal data..

How to Write a Privacy Policy for Your Website (+ Helpful Tips)
A privacy policy is a critical piece of information that every commercial operation needs if you’re leveraging a website as part of your customer outreach or sales strategy. If..

25 Essential Data Privacy Best Practices in 2023
Businesses have a legal responsibility to protect customer information and prevent it from falling into the wrong hands. And that's more important than ever before with the amount..

🍪 Cookie Banner Requirements: GDPR, CCPA, CPRA, UK & More
Businesses rely on cookies to glean information about web visitors. Details such as their IP address, device, browser, and demographic details can all be gleaned from cookies. But..

💵 Mastering 'All Sales Are Final' Policies: Your Ultimate Guide
Returns and refunds imperil cash flow and are a bane for both online and offline retailers. Studies estimate that $420 billion worth of goods were returned in 2020, collectively..
9 Reasons Why Patagonia is a Good Brand
Why is Patagonia a Good Company? If you don't already know, Patagonia is an American retailer that specializes in outdoor clothing and equipment. In addition to clothing, they..

📜 Does Your Website Need a Privacy Policy? Yes. Here's Why
Privacy policies are far from the most exciting part of your website. In many cases, business owners don’t put a lot of thought into them. After all, few consumers spend hours..

Does GDPR Apply to Citizens Outside the EU?
The GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) is the primary data protection regulation in the EU, and it governs how companies process European Union citizens’ personal data. It..