Website Guides
30+ practical guides on GDPR, accessibility, security and EU e-commerce law — written for small businesses.
GDPR & Privacy
Belgian GBA Cookie Enforcement: What They Check on Your Website
UpdatedThe Belgian Gegevensbeschermingsautoriteit (GBA) enforces cookie rules under the Wet van 13 juni 2005. Here is what they check and how to fix your cookie setup.
7 min read · Updated Apr 2026
Cookie Banner Requirements for Belgium: What English-Speaking Businesses Need to Know
What your cookie banner must do in Belgium. GBA enforcement, equal reject button, no dark patterns, language requirements, and a step-by-step compliance checklist.
8 min read · Updated May 2026
Do I Need a Cookie Banner? A Simple Decision Guide
UpdatedNot sure if your website needs a cookie banner? This simple guide helps you decide based on what your website actually does.
7 min read · Updated Apr 2026
GDPR Compliance Checklist for Belgian Businesses (2026)
A practical GDPR compliance checklist for Belgian business websites. Covers cookies, privacy policy, KBO number, legal notices, contact forms, and data processor agreements.
6 min read · Updated May 2026
GDPR Compliance Checklist for Belgian Businesses (2026)
Updated35-point GDPR checklist for Belgian businesses. APD/GBA enforcement, Wet 30 juli 2018, KBO/BCE number, cookie consent rules, Brussels bilingual obligations.
10 min read · Updated May 2026
GDPR Website Audit for Belgian Businesses: Step-by-Step
UpdatedStep-by-step GDPR website audit for Belgian businesses. APD/GBA inspection approach, cookie testing, Belgian 10-year retention, Brussels bilingual privacy notices.
8 min read · Updated May 2026
Google Fonts and GDPR: Why Your Website Might Be Leaking Data
UpdatedLoading Google Fonts from Google's servers sends visitor IP addresses to the US. A German court fined a website owner for this. Here is how to fix it.
7 min read · Updated Apr 2026
How to Create a Privacy Policy (Free Generator + Guide)
UpdatedCreate a GDPR-compliant privacy policy for your website. Use our free generator or follow this guide to write one yourself.
9 min read · Updated Apr 2026
YouTube Embeds and GDPR: What Irish and Belgian Businesses Need to Know
YouTube embeds collect data before play. Irish DPC and Belgian GBA both require prior consent. Three compliant approaches and a full checklist for Belgian businesses.
8 min read · Updated May 2026
Cookie Banner Requirements 2026: What Actually Counts
UpdatedMost cookie banners fail basic GDPR requirements. Here is what yours actually needs: reject buttons, no dark patterns, real consent.
7 min read · Updated Apr 2026
GDPR Fines for Small Businesses: Real Cases and Amounts
UpdatedReal GDPR fines for small businesses: actual cases from 1,000 to 50,000 EUR. What triggers enforcement and how to avoid it.
7 min read · Updated Apr 2026
Google Maps on Your Website: The GDPR Problem
UpdatedEmbedding Google Maps sends visitor IP addresses and browsing data to Google without consent. Here are GDPR-compliant alternatives.
5 min read · Updated Apr 2026
Privacy Policy: What Must Be in It and What Is Optional
UpdatedGDPR Articles 13 and 14 require 12 specific elements in your privacy policy. Here is exactly what must be there and what you can skip.
9 min read · Updated Apr 2026
Accessibility
EAA Enforcement in Belgium: What FOD Economie Checks
UpdatedFOD Economie now enforces the European Accessibility Act in Belgium under Boek XIX WER. Here is what the Economic Inspection checks and what non-compliance costs.
8 min read · Updated Apr 2026
EAA for Belgian Small Businesses: What Your Website Must Do Since 28 June 2025
UpdatedPractical EAA guide for Belgian SMBs. Microenterprise exemption, KBO/BCE number, accessibility statement, Brussels bilingual obligations, WCAG 2.1 AA: all explained.
7 min read · Updated May 2026
EAA Penalties in Belgium: Up to €200,000 Under FOD Economie / SPF Économie
UpdatedBelgium's EAA enforcement: FOD Economie / SPF Économie can fine up to €200,000 or 6% of annual turnover. Wet van 19 juli 2022, Brussels bilingual obligations, practical steps.
8 min read · Updated May 2026
Hotel Website Accessibility in Belgium: Booking Flow Checklist
European Accessibility Act compliance for Belgian hotel websites. Fix your date picker, room selector, and payment form before the June 2025 enforcement deadline.
7 min read · Updated May 2026
Accessibility Statement: What It Is and How to Write One
UpdatedAn accessibility statement shows your commitment to an accessible website. Here is what to include and a template you can use.
7 min read · Updated Apr 2026
Restaurant Website Accessibility: Menu, Booking & Ordering
UpdatedYour restaurant website menu, booking form and ordering system need to be accessible. Here's what to fix and how to do it.
9 min read · Updated Apr 2026
Website Accessibility Overlays vs. Real Compliance
UpdatedAccessibility overlays promise a one-click fix but don't deliver. Learn why they fail and what actually works.
8 min read · Updated Apr 2026
Hotel Website Accessibility: Making Booking Work for Everyone
UpdatedHotel booking systems need to work for everyone. Here's how to make your hotel website accessible and meet EAA requirements.
8 min read · Updated Apr 2026
Security
My Website Says 'Not Secure'. Here's How to Fix It
UpdatedYour browser shows 'Not Secure' for your website? Here is what it means and how to fix it step by step.
6 min read · Updated Apr 2026
Website Security Checklist: 10 Things to Check Today
UpdatedA practical security checklist for small business websites. 10 things you can check and fix today without technical expertise.
7 min read · Updated Apr 2026
GDPR Requires a Secure Website: What You Need to Know
UpdatedGDPR Article 32 requires you to protect personal data with appropriate security. Here is what that means for your website.
7 min read · Updated Apr 2026
Outdated WordPress Plugins Are a Security Risk
UpdatedOutdated WordPress plugins are the top attack vector for small business sites. Learn how to check, update and review your plugins.
6 min read · Updated Apr 2026
Website Hacked? Here's What to Do Right Now
UpdatedYour website has been hacked or shows signs of malware. Here are the steps to take right now to contain the damage and get back online.
10 min read · Updated Apr 2026
What Does a Website Security Scan Check?
UpdatedWhat a website security scan actually checks: SSL, headers, vulnerable libraries, outdated CMS, and more. Learn what the results mean and how to fix issues.
11 min read · Updated Apr 2026
SSL Certificate: What It Is, Why You Need It
UpdatedAn SSL certificate encrypts data between your website and visitors. Here's what it does, why you need one and how to get one for free.
6 min read · Updated Apr 2026
Legal Pages
ODR Platform Abolished: Remove the Link From Your Website
UpdatedThe EU Online Dispute Resolution platform was abolished in July 2025. If your website still links to it, here is what to do.
11 min read · Updated Apr 2026
Ondernemingsnummer on Your Belgian Website: Is It Required?
UpdatedBelgian businesses must display their ondernemingsnummer (KBO number) on their website under WER Boek XII Art. XII.6. Here is where to put it and what else is required.
9 min read · Updated Apr 2026
Belgian VAT Number (BTW-nummer) Display Rules for Your Website
UpdatedBelgian businesses must display their BTW-nummer on their website. In Belgium, your BTW number equals your ondernemingsnummer prefixed with BE. Here is what to display and where.
9 min read · Updated Apr 2026
Impressum Requirements by Country: Germany, Austria and Beyond
UpdatedImpressum requirements differ by country. Germany, Austria and Switzerland have strict rules. Here is what you need.
8 min read · Updated Apr 2026
Germany: §5 DDG Replaced §5 TMG, Update Your Impressum
UpdatedThe German TMG was replaced by the DDG in 2024. If your Impressum still references TMG, here is what changed and how to update it.
11 min read · Updated Apr 2026
E-Commerce
"Buy Now" vs "Order": Why Your Button Text Matters Legally
UpdatedEU law requires specific wording on order buttons. The wrong text could make your orders non-binding. Here is what your checkout button must say.
7 min read · Updated Apr 2026
EU Checkout Page Requirements: Button Text, Pricing & Consent
UpdatedEU rules for your checkout page: order button text, price display, withdrawal rights, and consent requirements. What you must show before the customer clicks Buy.
9 min read · Updated Apr 2026
Discount Pricing Rules: The 30-Day Prior Price Requirement
UpdatedEU Omnibus Directive requires showing the lowest price from the past 30 days when advertising a discount. Here is how it works.
8 min read · Updated Apr 2026
EU Consumer Rights for Online Sellers: Plain-Language Guide
UpdatedEU consumer protection law affects every online shop. Here are the rules you need to follow, explained without legal jargon.
7 min read · Updated Apr 2026
The 14-Day Withdrawal Right: What Every Online Seller Must Know
UpdatedEU law gives online shoppers 14 days to return purchases without reason. Here is what you must tell them and how to handle it.
8 min read · Updated Apr 2026
Email Marketing
Double Opt-in: Required or Not? It Depends on the Country
UpdatedDouble opt-in is required in Germany, recommended in Austria, and optional elsewhere in Europe. Here's what the law says in each country and how to set it up.
7 min read · Updated Apr 2026
Newsletter Signup Forms: GDPR Requirements
UpdatedYour newsletter signup form needs more than a checkbox. Here are the GDPR rules for email consent, what to store and how to avoid common mistakes.
8 min read · Updated Apr 2026
Pre-checked Signup Boxes Are Illegal: Here's Why
UpdatedPre-checked checkboxes for newsletters and marketing don't count as valid consent under GDPR. The Planet49 ruling made this clear. Here's what to fix.
9 min read · Updated Apr 2026
SPF, DKIM and DMARC: Email Security in Plain Language
UpdatedSPF, DKIM and DMARC explained simply. Learn what they do, why you need them and how to set them up for your domain.
7 min read · Updated Apr 2026
Why Your Business Emails End Up in Spam (And How to Fix It)
UpdatedBusiness emails landing in spam? You're probably missing SPF, DKIM, or DMARC records. Here's what they are and how to set them up.
7 min read · Updated Apr 2026
Email Marketing Consent: Country-by-Country Rules
UpdatedEmail marketing rules differ across Europe. Here are the consent requirements for Belgium, Germany, UK, Belgium and more.
10 min read · Updated Apr 2026
The Soft Opt-in Exception: When You Can Email Without Consent
UpdatedThe soft opt-in lets you email existing customers without explicit consent. But strict conditions apply. Here is how it works.
7 min read · Updated Apr 2026
Images & Copyright
Images
CopyTrack, PicRights, or Getty: Is That Letter Legitimate?
UpdatedReceived a letter from CopyTrack, PicRights or Getty Images? Here is how to verify if it is real, what they can legally demand, and what to do next.
8 min read · Updated Apr 2026
Getty Images Demand Letter: What to Do (2026 Guide)
UpdatedGot a Getty Images demand letter? Here is what to do, step by step. Don't panic, don't ignore it, and don't pay immediately.
12 min read · Updated Apr 2026