Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for Blogger

by Nicole O.Legal writer.

Do you blog for pleasure or as a business? Either way, global data privacy rules changed in 2018, and if you haven't checked in on your Blogger/BlogSpot privacy requirements for a while, then this article is a must-read.

Blogger/BlogSpot doesn't require you to have a Privacy Policy in all circumstances, but there's a good chance you might need one anyway thanks to regulations from the state of California (CalOPPA) and the European Union (the GDPR).

Both of these laws demand that all websites that collect personal data must have a Privacy Policy. That could even include your Blogger/BlogSpot site.

If you use Google Analytics, add third-party links, or collect any data, then a Privacy Policy is a legal requirement, part of your vendor's Terms of Service, and a smart business decision - even if you're just getting started in the blogosphere.

• 1.Does Blogger/BlogSpot Require a Privacy Policy?
• 2.What is a Privacy Policy?
• 3.Why and When You Need a Privacy Policy for a Blog on Blogger/BlogSpot
• 3.1.When it's Required: CalOPPA and the GDPR
• 3.2.When It's Required: When You Use Third Party Services
• 4.How to Create Your Privacy Policy
• 5.How to Add a Privacy Policy to Your Blogger/BlogSpot Site
• 6.Bottom Line

When and why do bloggers like you need a Privacy Policy? Keep reading to find out.