Summary Notice
Provide a short plain-language summary of data practices up front, including categories of data collected, processing purposes, third-party sharing, and user rights to access, correct, or delete data.
Well-designed Privacy Policy Screens document user consent, reduce legal exposure by capturing affirmative consent under ESIGN and state laws, and provide an auditable record for compliance reviews. They support transparency and meet consumer disclosure obligations.
Organizations across industries use Privacy Policy Screens when collecting personal data in web and mobile applications.
Small businesses, schools, and government agencies also deploy these screens to document consent and policy disclosures.
Provide a short plain-language summary of data practices up front, including categories of data collected, processing purposes, third-party sharing, and user rights to access, correct, or delete data.
Include an easily accessible link to the full privacy policy hosted on your site, ensure readability on mobile, and make the policy reachable before consent is requested.
Present unambiguous affirmative consent options such as unchecked boxes or explicit 'I Agree' actions; avoid pre-checked boxes where ESIGN consumer disclosure applies, and record timestamp, IP address, and authentication method for audit.
Offer granular cookie or tracking settings with clear purpose categories, allow users to accept or reject nonessential cookies, and log choices to demonstrate compliance with consumer privacy laws.
Integrate appropriate signer authentication where required — email verification, SMS code, or stronger KBA/SSO — especially when processing sensitive personal data under HIPAA or state privacy statutes.
Capture an auditable acceptance record including signer identity, consent text displayed, timestamp, device and IP address, and a tamper-evident document or log for future compliance inspections.
| Field Name and Configuration Details | Configuration value or selection, plus notes |
|---|---|
| Policy File Location (URL or Path) | Enter absolute URL or attach PDF |
| Consent Text Block Shown to User | Paste the exact consent language used |
| Authentication Method for Signer Verification | Select email, SMS, KBA, or SSO |
| Audit Log Storage Location and Retention | Choose secure location with versioning enabled |
Privacy Policy Screens should work across browsers, mobile apps, and within eSignature platforms to capture consistent consent.
Record MM/DD/YYYY and timestamp at acceptance
Record the version date displayed during consent
Start retention from consent date unless law differs
Update screens within 30 days of material policy change
Notify users when required by changes in law
| signNow | DocuSign | Adobe Sign | PandaDoc | HelloSign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $8/user/mo | $15/user/mo | $14/user/mo | $19/user/mo | $15/user/mo |
| Free Trial | Yes, 7-day free trial | No | No | Yes, limited | Yes, limited |
| Bulk Send | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Envelope Cap | No envelope cap | 100 envelopes/user/year | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan |