Cookie banner, privacy policy, contact form - what you actually need, explained clearly.
Stay calm, work cleanly
The GDPR sounds like a wave of warnings and red tape. In practice, most websites get by with a few clearly implemented basics - as long as you plan for them from the start.
What belongs on every site
Three building blocks are almost always required. They can be implemented cleanly without much effort.
- A clear, understandable privacy policy
- A cookie notice only where cookies are actually set
- Contact forms that ask only for what's needed
Note: This post is guidance, not legal advice. When in doubt, clarify the details with a professional.
Data minimalism as a stance
Data protection is easiest when you don't collect more data than you need in the first place. Less tracking, fewer form fields, fewer worries - and leaner, faster pages as a bonus.