Broken privacy policy links: the silent compliance gap
A privacy policy that returns a 404 is worse than none at all — it signals neglect. ClauseReport verifies that the linked policy actually loads.
This is part of our series explaining every check in the ClauseReport model. It is general information, not legal advice.
What ClauseReport checks
This is an automated, deterministic check in the Hygiene category. ClauseReport looks for whether privacy policy reachable is addressed on the site or in its published policy.
Why it matters
Clear, accurate disclosures build trust with visitors and make the rest of your compliance work easier. The point isn’t to render a legal verdict — it’s to surface a factual gap you (or your counsel) can act on.
What a clean result looks like
The privacy policy URL resolves to a real, current policy page that loads successfully.
The common gap
Footer links that point to a moved or deleted page, returning a 404 or redirecting into a loop. It usually happens after a site redesign.
How sites commonly address it
Fix the privacy policy URL so it resolves correctly.
ClauseReport scans any website’s privacy policy and terms of service and reports findings like this one — factual observations, never legal conclusions. Run a free scan to see how your site does on this check.
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