Why it matters
Data protection law asks for information "at the time" you collect personal data. A link in the footer helps; a short line under the form is what people actually read. California calls this a notice at collection.
How Patch checks
We look at every form we can see that asks for an email address or a password, and check for a privacy link or privacy wording inside it or right next to it. We never type into or submit your forms.
How to fix it
- Under each form on the affected pages, add one plain line, for example: "We'll use your email to [what you use it for]. See our privacy policy."
- Link "privacy policy" to your policy page.
- If you add people to a mailing list, say so here and add an unticked opt-in box.
Your own report goes further: it names the exact pages, services and settings Patch found on your site, and with a full report you get a fix prompt to paste into Lovable, Bolt or Cursor.
Where this applies
Applies wherever you collect personal data from people in the UK, the EU or California.