Website legal pages: what you actually need

Legal pages aren't the exciting part of a website, but the right ones protect your business and build trust. Here's what most small-business sites should have. (General information, not legal advice.)

The usual set

• •Privacy Policy — how you collect and use information (needed if you collect anything).
• •Terms of Service — the rules for using your site/services.
• •Cookie Policy — if you use analytics or other cookies.
• •Accessibility statement — your commitment and a contact for issues.

Do it properly

Don't paste a random template and forget it — have policies reviewed for your jurisdiction and keep them accurate. Clear, honest legal pages reassure customers and reduce risk.