Technology Law · European Union
Draft and Review Privacy Policies That Hold Up Under GDPR
A privacy policy that is vague, outdated or copied from a template in another language can expose your business to complaints, enforcement action and lost trust. We match you, free of charge, with a technology lawyer who drafts and reviews privacy notices for organisations like yours across Europe.
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Who this is for
If you collect names, emails or any personal data, your privacy policy is a legal document — not a checkbox
A privacy policy is the public notice that explains what personal data your organisation collects, why you collect it, how long you keep it and who it is shared with. Under the GDPR and the national data-protection laws of each European country, this notice must be accurate, complete and written in clear, plain language — and the rules differ in their details from one jurisdiction to the next. Whether you run an e-commerce shop, a SaaS platform, a mobile app, a marketing agency or a professional services firm, a policy that does not match how you actually process data can trigger complaints, regulator inquiries or fines. We connect you with a lawyer who drafts and reviews privacy policies for businesses in your sector and your target markets.
Why businesses get it wrong
Most privacy policies fail because they do not describe
what the business actually does
A template borrowed from the wrong country or an outdated draft can leave you non-compliant without you ever realising it.
Copied or outdated templates
Downloading a free template from a website, or reusing a policy written for a different country, rarely matches your actual data flows — and regulators can tell when a notice was clearly not written for your organisation.
Policy does not match reality
If you state one retention period but keep data longer, or list processors you no longer use, the policy is misleading. A mismatch between the notice and your actual processing is one of the most common findings in investigations.
No record of lawful basis
The GDPR requires a specific lawful basis for each processing activity, and it must be disclosed in the policy. Failing to identify and document this properly can invalidate your processing and expose you to complaints.
What you get
A privacy policy built around how your business really works
We only match you with technology lawyers who draft and review privacy notices for organisations in your sector, in your markets.
Tailored policy drafting
Your lawyer maps your actual data flows — what you collect, why, where it goes and how long you keep it — then writes a policy in plain language that accurately reflects your real processing.
GDPR and national compliance
You get a notice that accounts for both the GDPR and the specific requirements of the countries where you operate, so you are covered wherever your customers or users are based.
Cookie and third-party alignment
Your policy is cross-checked against your cookie banner, your processor agreements and your marketing tools, so every statement in the notice matches the tools you actually run.
Review of existing policies
Already have a policy? A lawyer reviews it line by line against your current processing, flags gaps and inconsistencies, and updates it so it can stand up to a regulator’s questions.
Coverage
Privacy policy lawyers across Europe
Data-protection rules are set at EU level by the GDPR but enforced and refined by each member state’s own authority and national law, so the right lawyer is one who works with your specific markets. We match cases across the following countries and beyond:
Frequently asked
Privacy policies — common questions
Is a privacy policy legally required for my business?
If your organisation collects or processes personal data of people in the EU or EEA, the GDPR generally requires you to provide a privacy notice describing that processing. Requirements vary by country and by the nature of your activity, so a lawyer should confirm what applies to you specifically.
Can I just use a free privacy policy template?
Templates are rarely tailored to your actual data flows and can misstate your lawful basis, retention periods or processors, which may itself be a breach. A lawyer can draft or adapt a policy so it accurately reflects how your business operates.
How often should a privacy policy be updated?
There is no fixed interval, but you should typically review it whenever your processing changes — new tools, new purposes, new processors or expansion into a new country. A lawyer can help you keep the notice current as your business evolves.
What is the difference between a privacy policy and a cookie policy?
A privacy policy explains your processing of personal data generally, while a cookie notice or policy describes the specific tracking technologies on your site and the consent required for them. They usually work together and should be consistent with one another.
What happens if my privacy policy is non-compliant?
Consequences vary by country and severity, but can include complaints to the supervisory authority, investigations, orders to change your practices and, in serious cases, administrative fines. The authority typically considers whether the notice was accurate and complete.
Do I need a different policy for each country I operate in?
Not necessarily — one well-drafted policy can often cover several markets, but it must account for the national rules and language requirements of each. A lawyer familiar with your target countries can advise whether one notice is enough or several are safer.
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