In 2025, compliant privacy policies and terms of service are not just a good practice but a necessity for businesses operating in the US. The expanding landscape of state-level privacy laws necessitates a proactive approach to data protection and compliance, ensuring that businesses can operate ethically and responsibly while respecting consumer rights.
I Design is kicking off 2025 with a strong emphasis on ensuring compliance for both our own website and those of our clients. We know it sounds boring, but it's extremely important to ensure that your website polices are properly worded and updated regularly. We've added compliant policies that automatically update to keep our website safe from fines and lawsuits, and we're looking forward to bringing the same architecture to our clients' sites.
Most clients don't realize that the onus on compliance is strictly on the website owner, not the developer. Many websites do not have policies or have cookie cutter versions that do not cover your needs. Whether your website needs a Privacy Policy, Terms of Service, End User License Agreement (EULA), Disclaimer, and Cookie Policy depends on your business model, the nature of your website, and the legal jurisdictions in which you operate. I Design has set up the required documents mentioned above on our website, and you can review the meticulous details by clicking the links in the footer of each page.
The final compliance steps include a Cookie consent button that requires website visitors to decide to how they want their personal information managed, and an Accessibility button that enhances the experience for users with disabilities.
Click the Cookie Consent button in the bottom left corner of the browser window to see the consent the applications in action and scroll down to the bottom of any page to view our new dynamic policies in our website's footer:
The new additions have multiple benefits including:
- Allowing access to more visitors
- Protecting the privacy of visitors
- Avoiding fines and lawsuits
- And most importantly, decreasing stress knowing your website is accessible and safe!
If you're interested in learning more about how these new policies are configured,