Privacy

Privacy policies, terms of use, and data protection compliance

Privacy laws affect every business out there today in one way or another. We work with you to design privacy policies that fit your business plan and your brand. Privacy policies are not a one size fits all solution. We can help you develop privacy and security policies, trainings, and programs, including privacy-by-design privacy product reviews, that comply with privacy and data protection laws.

We provide your executive team with guidance on cross-border data transfers and compliance with international data protection laws, including GDPR. Our team is well-versed in CCPA and COPPA compliance requirements and can provide proactive data security counseling.

HMLG Privacy Services

  • Evaluation of GDPR and CCPA Compliance Risks
  • GDPR and CCPA Compliance Strategies
  • COPPA Compliance and Risk Assessments
  • TCPA Compliance and Risk Assessments
  • Privacy Policies
  • Terms of Use
  • Risk Assessments for Data Collection and Storage
  • Data Transferring and Processing Agreements
  • Data Due Diligence Review and Evaluation
  • Third-Party Compliance Risks
  • Analysis of Partner Agreements for Compliance Risks
  • Data Collection Best Practices
  • Regulatory Strategy and Compliance:
  • COPPA
  • DMCA
  • TCPA
  • GDPR
  • CCPA

Privacy Policies and Terms of Use

A privacy policy is a public commitment about what you collect, why, who you share it with, and what rights users have. Regulators and plaintiffs read it against what your product actually does. A policy describing practices you do not follow is worse than no policy.

Terms of use govern the relationship between you and your users, covering acceptable use, intellectual property, liability limits, dispute resolution, and termination. Enforceability depends heavily on how they are presented and accepted.

HMLG drafts both to match how your business actually operates.

FAQ

Does my business need a privacy policy?

Almost certainly. Requirements are triggered by state laws, sector-specific rules, and the terms of app stores, ad platforms, and payment processors. Most businesses collecting any user data need one.

What's the difference between a privacy policy and terms of use?

A privacy policy explains how you handle personal information. Terms of use set the contractual rules for using your product or service. They serve different purposes and are not interchangeable.

Does GDPR apply to a US company?

It can. GDPR reaches organizations offering goods or services to individuals in the EU or monitoring their behavior, regardless of where the company is located.

What is CCPA and who does it cover?

The California Consumer Privacy Act, as amended, gives California residents rights over their personal information. It applies to businesses meeting defined thresholds for revenue, volume of personal information, or revenue derived from selling it.

What is COPPA?

A federal law governing collection of personal information from children under 13. It can apply to any site, app, or service directed to children or knowingly collecting their information.

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Contact us today to learn how we can assist you with practical, proactive, world-class legal support.

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