Website Privacy & Cookie Policies and Disclaimers

Terms and conditions act as the legal backbone for buying and selling online but additional templates are also required for compliance and customer-focused transparency, and others to protect the business.

Having completed to process of selecting and downloading terms of use and terms and conditions at Website Terms and Conditions online businesses (if collecting personal data) must provide a privacy policy and a cookie policy.

Why are Privacy and Cookie Policies required with the Website Terms and Conditions?

Required by GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018 websites collecting personal data must have a Privacy Policy which should explain what data is collected; why the data is collected; how the data is stored and used: with whom the data is shared; and the users' rights in respect of access, correction or deletion.

Required under the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) websites using cookies and/or tracking technologies must have a Cookie Policy explaining what cookies are being used; what the cookies do; whether the cookies are set by third parties; and how users and manage or withdraw consent. Websites need a cookie banner with clear choices as express consent is required and implied consent is insufficient.

To cover a variety of operations Website Privacy Policies has a choice of privacy policies which provide for different online activities and levels of data collection providing basic provisions to the inclusion of first and third party cookies, and analytics.

The Cookie Policy and Guidance Notes combine to help website owners and operators manage and comply with regulations in respect of data collection through visitors using the website(s) rather than submitting personal data to the website(s).

Whilst the above privacy and cookie templates are designed to ensure compliance with the protection of users' data rights, the Website Disclaimers and Other Notices selection of templates provide a form of protection for the business in respect of visitors expectations. The disclaimers and notices set out clearly that the website uses reasonable endeavours to keep up-to-date and accurate information there is no guarantee of this and that users should not rely upon the information when making important decisions. In addition to the disclaimers are notices in respect of intellectual property and an e-mail disclaimer.

What are the Benefits of Subscribing to Business?

The wide range of documents within Business enables subscribers to choose the best fit template for their activities and provides unlimited access to download any document for a one year period, updates and additions included. Download not only a privacy and cookie policies, but also website terms and conditions, website terms of use, and disclaimers and much more.

Website Privacy & Cookie Policies and Disclaimers is part of Business . Just £38.50 + VAT provides unlimited downloads from Business for 1 year.

Frequently Asked Questions

What legal documents does my business website actually need? +

A UK business website that collects personal data normally needs a privacy policy, and if it uses cookies or similar tracking it also needs a cookie policy backed by a consent banner. Separately, website terms and conditions or terms of use set the rules for using the site, and disclaimers limit your liability for the information you publish. This group covers the privacy policy, the cookie policy and the disclaimers. Which you need depends on what your site does.

Do I need a privacy policy if my site only has a contact form? +

Yes. Taking names and email addresses through a contact form is processing personal data, so the UK GDPR transparency rules apply and you must tell people what you do with their information. There is no minimum threshold that lets a small amount of collection off the hook. Simply-Docs offers a basic privacy policy for limited data collection through to fuller versions that cover first and third party cookies and analytics.

Is a cookie policy the same as a privacy policy? +

No, they are separate documents doing different jobs. A privacy policy explains what personal data you collect and how you use it, and comes from the UK GDPR. A cookie policy explains the cookies and similar technologies your site sets and how visitors control them, and comes from PECR. Many sites need both, plus a consent banner to capture cookie choices. This group provides each so you can match them to your set-up.

What do website disclaimers actually protect me from? +

A disclaimer manages what visitors can expect and limits your liability for the information on your site, making clear that although you take reasonable care you do not guarantee it is accurate or current and people should not rely on it for important decisions. This group also includes notices on intellectual property and email. A disclaimer cannot exclude liability the law forbids you to exclude, in particular for death or personal injury caused by your negligence.

Does having these policies mean my website is fully compliant? +

No. Publishing a privacy policy, a cookie policy and a disclaimer is an important part of compliance, but not the whole of it. You still have to do what the documents say, rely on a valid lawful basis, keep data secure, honour data subject rights and, since 19 June 2026, operate a process for handling data protection complaints. Treat the templates as the visible layer over your actual practices, not a substitute for them.

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