Sara Pegarella - Page 28
Widener University School of Law graduate, Managing Legal Editor at TermsFeed.
Sara graduated from Widener University School of Law in 2010, and has a B.A. in English/writing. After years of technical/legal writing and compliance consulting, she began focusing on editing, and managing teams of writers. She's also a certified Integrative Health Practitioner and health coach. When not finding typos, she's gardening, reading, listening to health and biohacking podcasts, and spending time in nature.
Effective Date in Privacy Policy and Terms of Use
If you subscribe to apps, it's not uncommon to receive emails regarding updated Privacy Policies or Terms & Conditions (T&C). Most agreements contain a date of when the revised terms became effective or finalized. Often generally referred to as the effective date, this is traditionally the date contract terms become enforceable. While...
Opt-Out Policies Explained: Why They Matter and How They Work
An opt-out policy is a set of guidelines or procedures that specify how a business handles a request to stop something. Put differently, it's the system(s) you put in place to honor people's requests to be removed from certain activities. In data privacy, opt-out policies are vital for two key reasons: They...
Using Terms & Conditions to Limit Liability
When you design that new hot app or offer services on your websites, look for a Terms & Conditions agreement to protect your business. Think of the Terms and Conditions agreement as the ground rules for users to using your website or app. This legal agreement the sets rules and guidelines to...
Legal Agreements for Marketplaces
Many international, federal, and state privacy laws require organizations that handle individuals' personal information to maintain clearly written and up-to-date legal policies on their websites and apps. Online marketplaces rely on the collection and processing of personal information to complete transactions between buyers and sellers, making legal policies a necessity for...
Software Licensing Agreements: Proprietary vs Free
The type of software licensing agreement you use depends on whether you want to retain exclusive control over your software or prefer to give recipients the freedom to use, modify, and distribute the software. This article explains what a software licensing agreement is, the differences between proprietary and free software, types...
CASL: Canada's Anti-Spam Legislation
If you send electronic messages or marketing emails to Canadian citizens, then you must comply with Canada's Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL). Below, we outline what CASL requires, who must comply with the law, and what steps you can take to ensure you are CASL-compliant. What is Canada's Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL)? Canada's Anti-Spam Legislation, shorten...