Compliance Guides
Practical guides to help European businesses understand and fix website compliance issues.
Accessibility
ACM Enforcement: Digital Accessibility Is Now Mandatory
The ACM can now enforce digital accessibility requirements in the Netherlands. Here is what they check and what non-compliance means for your business.
Does the European Accessibility Act Apply to Your Business?
The EAA became enforceable in June 2025. Find out if it applies to your business, what it requires and what happens if you don't comply.
EAA Penalties: What Happens If Your Website Isn't Accessible
The European Accessibility Act is enforceable. Here are the penalties for non-compliance and what enforcement looks like in practice.
5 Quick Wins to Make Your Website More Accessible Today
Five things you can fix today to make your website more accessible. No coding required. Free tools and step-by-step instructions.
Website Accessibility Overlays vs. Real Compliance
Accessibility overlays promise one-click compliance but don't deliver. Learn why they fail and what actually works.
GDPR & Privacy
Best Cookiebot Alternatives in 2026 (Cheaper + More Checks)
Cookiebot doubled its prices. Looking for an alternative? Compare cookie consent tools and multi-category compliance scanners. Free scan available.
Do I Need a Cookie Banner? A Simple Decision Guide
Not sure if your website needs a cookie banner? This simple guide helps you decide based on what your website actually does.
Dutch AP Cookie Warnings: What They Mean for Your Website
The Dutch Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens is warning websites about cookie violations. Here is what they check and how to fix your cookie setup.
GDPR Compliance Checklist for Your Website (2026)
A practical GDPR checklist for small business websites. Check cookies, privacy policy, consent forms, and tracking scripts.
GDPR for Restaurant Websites: What You Actually Need
Your restaurant website collects more personal data than you think. Reservations, Google Maps, analytics. Here is what GDPR requires.
Google Fonts and GDPR: Why Your Website Might Be Leaking Data
Loading 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.
Cookie Banner Requirements 2026: What Actually Counts
Most cookie banners fail basic GDPR requirements. Here is what yours actually needs: reject buttons, no dark patterns, real consent.
Cookie-Script Alternative: Why You Might Need More Than a Cookie Banner
Cookie-Script handles cookies well, but what about accessibility, security and image copyright? Compare CMP-only tools vs full compliance scanners.
GDPR Fines for Small Businesses: Real Cases and Amounts
Real GDPR fines for small businesses: actual cases from 1,000 to 50,000 EUR. What triggers enforcement and how to avoid it.
GDPR for Salons and Dentists: Client Data on Your Website
Salons and dental practices handle sensitive client data. Here is what GDPR requires for your website, booking forms and client photos.
Google Maps on Your Website: The GDPR Problem
Embedding Google Maps sends visitor IP addresses and browsing data to Google without consent. Here are GDPR-compliant alternatives.
Privacy Policy: What Must Be in It and What Is Optional
GDPR Articles 13 and 14 require 12 specific elements in your privacy policy. Here is exactly what must be there and what you can skip.
YouTube Embeds and GDPR: Why Your Video Sends Data to Google
Embedding a YouTube video on your site sends visitor data to Google before they press play. Here is what happens and how to fix it.
Image Copyright
CopyTrack, PicRights, or Getty: Is That Letter Legitimate?
Received 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.
Getty Images Demand Letter: What to Do (2026 Guide)
Got 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.
My Web Designer Used Copyrighted Images — Am I Liable?
Your web designer used unlicensed images on your site. Are you liable for copyright claims? Here is what the law says and what you can do.
Legal Pages
KVK Number on Your Website: Is It Required?
Dutch businesses must display their KVK number on their website. Here is where to put it and what else is required.
ODR Platform Abolished: Remove the Link From Your Website
The EU Online Dispute Resolution platform was abolished in July 2025. If your website still links to it, here is what to do.
Impressum Requirements by Country: Germany, Austria and Beyond
Impressum requirements differ by country. Germany, Austria and Switzerland have strict rules. Here is what you need.
Security
My Website Says 'Not Secure' — Here's How to Fix It
Your browser shows 'Not Secure' for your website? Here is what it means and how to fix it step by step.
Website Security Checklist: 10 Things to Check Today
A practical security checklist for small business websites. 10 things you can check and fix today without technical expertise.
Outdated WordPress Plugins Are a Security Risk
Outdated WordPress plugins are the top attack vector for small business sites. Learn how to check, update and audit your plugins.
SPF, DKIM and DMARC: Email Security in Plain Language
SPF, DKIM and DMARC explained simply. Learn what they do, why you need them and how to set them up for your domain.
copyright
Copyright Claim: How Much Will You Actually Pay?
Getty Images, CopyTrack and PicRights settlement amounts typically range from 500 to 5000 EUR. Here are real numbers and what affects the price.
How to Scan Your Website for Copyrighted Images
Learn how to find copyrighted images on your website before enforcement agencies do. Manual and automated methods to check every image.
Safe Free Image Sources for Your Business Website
Find free images for your business website that won't get you a copyright claim. Unsplash, Pexels, Pixabay and more, with license details.
Should You Ignore a Copyright Demand Letter?
Thinking about ignoring a copyright demand letter? Here is why that backfires, when letters are fake, and what to do instead.