Hey Hey Reader 👋🏽

I'm not gonna lie - website privacy isn't the most exciting topic, but in 2025, it's more critical than ever, especially if you're running ads or taking payments on your site.

The Quick Version:

• Privacy laws are getting stricter (looking at you, California and Virginia)
• Those basic cookie consent popups? They're not enough anymore - you need actual preference controls
• Running ads or taking payments? You're at even higher risk
• Using Termly can save you from a $2,500+ fine per violation

Let's talk about all of this...

If your website were a store (and yours might actually be), you wouldn't collect customer information without telling them, right?

Well, if you're running ads, taking payments, or even using Google Analytics, you're collecting way more data than you think.

And here's the truth - that simple "Accept Cookies" button isn't cutting it.

Here's the thing about privacy in 2025: you need real cookie controls that let visitors:

• Choose which types of cookies they accept
• Manage their preferences at any time
• Opt out of specific tracking features
• Control how their data is used (especially for ads and payments)

And don't even get me started on your privacy policy. You need one that covers:

• What information you collecting (including ad platforms and payment processors)
• How you're using it (yes, even Google Analytics and Facebook Pixel count)
• Who you're sharing it with (payment processors, email platforms, ad networks)

But don't let this stress you out! You've got options.

That's why I recommend Termly. It's like having a legal team in your back pocket, but it's way more affordable. They provide:

• Actual preference control centers (not just those basic "accept all" popups)
• Automatic policy updates when laws change
• Specific clauses for ads and payment processing
• Professional-looking cookie consent banners

What happens next:

1. Check your current privacy policy and cookie controls
2. Read our review that we wrote on Termly and see if it works for you.
3. Head to Termly.io to get started with their privacy policy generator
4. Need help setting it up? Or even implementation and management of it all? Hit reply - we got you!

What's good about your business is that you're paying attention to this now before it becomes a problem.

That's the kind of proactive thinking that keeps your business protected.

Got questions? I've got answers. Just hit reply!