Does Blogspot Require a Privacy Policy?

     First of all you should decide; do you blog for pleasure or as a business ? Because, Global Data Privacy Rules changed in 2018, and if you haven't checked in on your Blogger / Blogspot Privacy Requirements for a while, then,you must-read this article. Blogspot doesn't require you to have a Privacy Policy in all circumstances.

  

 İf any website demand and collect personal data must have a Privacy Policy. That could even include your Blogger site.

    If you use Google Analytics, add third-party links, or collect any data, then a Privacy Policy is a legal requirement, part of your vendor's Terms of Service.

Does Blogspot Require a Privacy Policy:

    Blogger is a social media tool from Google, and it does not specifically require a Privacy Policy in its Terms of Use. The logic behind the lack of requirements is its status as a social media tool. A personal blog would not require you to collect data to process. From that perspective, using a personal Blogger page is the same as running a personal Facebook page, or Instagram page.

    However, if you monetize (earn money) your blog, create a newsletter, or collect personal data, you need a Privacy Policy regardless of whether or not Blogger or Google requires it.

Do you know Privacy Policy, What is that? A Privacy Policy is a legal document that outlines your data processing practices. It must include information like:

• Categories and types of personal data collected
• Methods of collection used
• Reasons for the collection
• Methods of storage and security of the data
• Whether third parties have access to the data

These agreements are required by law in some instances, as well as by third-party services, which we'll discuss next.

When and Why You Need a Privacy Policy for a Blog on Blogger??

Every Blogger account dosent requires a Privacy Policy. If you share pictures and thoughts with family and friends, then you don't need to add one to your site. However, an increasing number of Blogger accounts do need a Privacy Policy either because the law requires them to have one or they use a third-party service that demands it.

When it's Required: CalOPPA and the GDPR

If you collect any personal information through your Blogger, then two laws apply - CalOPPA and the GDPR. Personal information can be as basic as collecting email addresses for a newsletter, first names if you allow user comments and IP addresses commonly collected by analytics services. CalOPPA specifically states that you need a Privacy Policy that outlines all the personal information you collect from California consumers.

The EU's GDPR regulation also requires you to disclose any information you collect about European citizens and residents through your Privacy Policy. Unless you specifically block your account from consumers with California or EU IP addresses, then people protected by the law can access your site.

What counts as personal information? It includes but isn't limited to:

• Names
• Addresses
• Email addresses
• Phone numbers
• Birthdays
• Height
• Eye color
• IP addresses
• Usernames and online handles