If you have a website, you need privacy policy

Online privacy policies have taken center stage as social networking sites and search engines have come under fire for sharing user information. Even if you think your business is too small to merit a privacy policy, the Better Business Bureau advises otherwise.

Privacy policies are about transparency and are key to building trust between your business and your customers. While it’s easy to get intimidated by the scope and legalese, the bottom line is, you will increase consumer confidence in doing business on your website if you have a clear privacy policy.

When drafting your website’s privacy policy, use simple language to…