Know exactly which policy pages your site needs and what each must say — free.
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4.2Before you launch a website or online store, you need a short list of standard pages — and most people either skip them or add the wrong ones. This free checklist tells you which pages a typical small site needs, what each one is for, and the minimum each should contain, so you don't ship without them or waste time on pages you don't need. It covers the common set: privacy policy, terms of service, refund/returns policy, cookie notice, contact/imprint information, and an acceptable-use or community-guidelines page where relevant. For each, it explains the trigger (when you actually need it), the core contents, and where to link it. It also flags the practices that platforms and payment processors increasingly expect to see before they'll work with you, like a visible refund policy and clear contact details. It is written for first-time site owners, indie makers, and small e-commerce sellers who want a quick, accurate map of their legal-page obligations before launch. It pairs naturally with the fuller policy-writing guides in this category if you then want to draft the documents themselves. This is an educational checklist, not legal advice. Specific requirements vary by jurisdiction and business type; confirm what applies to you, especially for regulated industries.
No. A privacy policy is needed by almost any site that collects data; a refund policy only applies if you sell; a cookie notice applies if you use non-essential cookies. The checklist gives the trigger for each.
It tells you which pages you need and what they should cover, but it is not a compliance audit. Requirements vary by jurisdiction; confirm specifics for your business.
It's a map, not the territory. It helps you scope what you need; the full drafting guides in this category help you write each document.
No. It is an educational checklist. Confirm what applies to you, especially in regulated industries.
Read the full refund policy and trust & safety terms.