Privacy policy & cookies:a checklist for service websites

legal6 min readDecember 31, 2025

Author: 7kar7son7

TL;DR

  • privacy policy cookies checklist
  • For sites with forms and tools like GA4, reCAPTCHA, newsletters.

Who this is for

  • For sites with forms and tools like GA4, reCAPTCHA, newsletters.

Keyword (SEO)

  • privacy policy cookies checklist

What to include

  • Data controller
  • Purposes & legal basis
  • Retention period
  • Consent modes (analytics/marketing)
  • Consent change option
  • Consent logging

Common gaps

  • Missing tool disclosures
  • No marketing consent
  • No contact details

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