Compliance
Plain-English guides to the web-related laws and standards that affect your business — from privacy and accessibility to payment security.
Running a website means operating under a set of legal and technical standards. Some apply to nearly every business. Others depend on your industry, where your customers live, or what kind of data you collect.
This section explains what each law or standard means, who it affects, and what we do to help you stay on the right track. We focus on the practical side — the things that show up in your website build and ongoing care plan.
These are guides, not legal advice
Every article in this section includes an important disclaimer: Chykalophia is a design and web agency, not a law firm. These articles explain concepts and describe best practices. For binding compliance decisions, please consult a qualified attorney.
If you only read three things
- GDPR basics — applies to far more US businesses than people realize.
- ADA & WCAG: web accessibility — increasingly litigated and the easiest to fix early.
- Cookie consent law — the everyday-visible compliance question.
Privacy laws
GDPR basics
What the EU's privacy law means for your website, even if your business isn't in Europe.
CCPA & CPRA basics
California's privacy laws and what they mean for businesses serving California residents.
Cookie consent law
When you need a cookie banner, what it must say, and how we implement it.
Accessibility
Industry-specific requirements
HIPAA basics for websites
If your site handles health information, here is what you need to know.
PCI compliance for online stores
How payment card security standards apply to your e-commerce site.
Related sections
- Security & account safety — passwords, two-factor auth, and keeping accounts safe
- Analytics & tracking — cookies, tracking pixels, and privacy-aware analytics
- Payments & online selling — how online payments work and what we set up for you
- Website care & maintenance — ongoing checks that keep your site compliant over time
Need a hand?
Subscription business websites
How subscription-based businesses can build websites that convert visitors into subscribers, retain members, and handle recurring billing reliably.
GDPR basics for businesses
What the EU's General Data Protection Regulation means for your website, even if your business is based outside Europe.