1. Collect Only Necessary Data

  • Gather only the minimum data required for your services (e.g., name, email, delivery address for purchases).
  • Avoid asking for sensitive personal information unless essential.

2. Default Settings for Privacy

  • Opt users out of non-essential data collection by default.
  • Provide clear options for users to opt into features like analytics tracking or personalized recommendations.

3. Consent Management

  • Use a cookie consent banner with clear options for "Accept All," "Reject All," and "Manage Preferences."
  • Log user consent choices securely for audit purposes.

4. Transparency

  • Publish a clear, detailed Privacy Policy that explains:
    • What data you collect.
    • Why it’s collected.
    • How it’s used.
    • User rights (e.g., access, deletion).
  • Make the Privacy Policy easily accessible (e.g., in the footer).

5. Secure Data Storage

  • Use encryption (HTTPS, encrypted databases).
  • Employ strict access controls for stored data.

6. Allow User Control

  • Provide tools for users to:
    • Access their data.
    • Edit or delete personal information.
    • Withdraw consent for non-essential processing.

7. Data Retention Policy

  • Specify how long data is retained and delete it after this period unless required otherwise (e.g., for legal compliance).

8. Vendor Management

  • Ensure third-party services (e.g., payment gateways, analytics providers) comply with data privacy laws.
  • List these providers in your Privacy Policy.

9. Notify of Breaches

  • Prepare a breach notification process to inform users and authorities if a data breach occurs, as required by GDPR.