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Regulations
4 min read

You Got a CIPA Demand Letter. Now What?

Received a CIPA demand letter? Learn what it means, why settling isn't always the right move, and what proof you need to protect your brand in 2026.

Jack Carvel
Head of Legal & Data Protection Officer
Regulations
5 min read

The real lessons of the Disney CCPA settlement: a technical guide for privacy leaders

The Disney CCPA $2.75M settlement revealed 4 technical compliance failures. Here's what privacy leaders need to fix in their own programs, and how.

By
Max Anderson
Product, Marketing
4 min read

Product launch: Marketing Preference Management for the AI era

See how Ketch's expanded Marketing Preference Management helps brands unify consent, preferences, and zero-party data — and actually activate it across their stack.

By
Colleen Barry
Consent Management, Data Subject Rights, Privacy Tech, Product, Strategy
7 min read

What Transcend can’t do and why that becomes your problem

Transcend adds friction, device-level limits, and code dependency to privacy enforcement. Learn why opt-outs fail, proof breaks down, and how Ketch enforces intent end to end.

By
Sam Alexander

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Consent Management, Data Subject Rights, Privacy Tech, Product
6 min read

Ketch alternatives: What to consider (and why there’s no exact substitute)

Evaluating a Ketch alternative? Learn why most privacy tools cover only parts of the problem, and why replacing Ketch usually means more tools, engineering work, and higher costs as you scale.

By
Sam Alexander
Product, Consent Management
4 min read

Introducing Opt-Out Sync: comprehensive “Do Not Sell” enforcement

Regulators expect opt-outs to work end to end. Learn how Ketch Opt-Out Sync delivers comprehensive “Do Not Sell” enforcement everywhere data flows.

By
Max Anderson
Privacy Tech
5 min read

The best Enterprise data privacy software to watch in 2026

A transparent, research-driven guide to the best data privacy software of 2026. No biased vendor listicles, just clear criteria, real comparisons, and practical advice.

By
Max Anderson
Regulations
5 min read

2026 U.S. State Privacy Laws: what you need to know

Learn what the new 2026 U.S. state privacy laws mean for your business and get actionable steps to ensure compliance with evolving regulations.

By
Colleen Barry
Consent Management, Privacy Tech
6 min read

How to stop using dark patterns (and build trust instead)

Stop using dark patterns. Learn how ethical consent UX boosts trust, meets legal standards, and turns compliance into a competitive edge.

By
Elena Mukomelova
Consent Management, Privacy Tech
5 min read

Are dark patterns illegal in 2026? Honda, the law, and UX loopholes

Dark patterns are now illegal. Learn how laws like GDPR, CPRA, and the DSA are making manipulative UX a legal liability in 2025.

By
Elena Mukomelova
Traditional consent managers and third party risk management (TPRM) tools aren’t solving these problems. They fail to accurately determine the origins and reasons for data collection. Therefore, controls are ineffective. Third Party Risk Intelligence gives businesses real-time visibility and control over their entire data ecosystem.
Ketch launches Third Party Risk Intelligence
Consent Management, Privacy Tech
5 min read

Dark patterns in UX: Why they still work in 2026 (and how to spot them)

Why are dark patterns still everywhere in 2026? Learn how to fix consent UX, earn trust, and design privacy experiences with integrity.

By
Elena Mukomelova
Product, Privacy Tech, News
7 min read

Announcing Privacy 360 Analytics Suite: audit-ready reporting for modern privacy enforcement

Get audit-ready with Privacy 360. Track and prove Do Not Sell compliance across consent, rights, and preferences.

By
Colleen Barry
Product, Consent Management
3 min read

How to add a cookie consent banner in Hubspot (GDPR & CCPA compliant)?

Stay compliant with privacy laws like GDPR and CCPA. Learn how to add a cookie consent banner to your HubSpot site using simple tools or custom code.

By
Hannah Barnstone
Consent Management, Product, Privacy Tech
4 min read

Goodbye, clunky cookie banners—hello, Ketch Progressive Consent

Ketch Progressive Consent transforms user privacy choices into integrated, value-driven experiences—boosting trust, engagement, and first-party data collection.

By
Colleen Barry
Product, Consent Management
3 min read

How to add a cookie consent banner on your BigCommerce store

Create a custom cookie banner for your BigCommerce store in minutes. Sign up for free to simplify cookie consent management and ensure privacy compliance.

By
Hannah Barnstone
Case Studies, Data Subject Rights, Consent Management
4 min read

Smartsheet + Ketch for scaled privacy ops

Smartsheet streamlines privacy operations with automation from Ketch, reducing manual effort by 75% while ensuring compliance across 15+ jurisdictions.

By
Josh Grossman

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Anupam Gupta

Head of Customer Success
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Colleen Barry

Head of Marketing
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Jonathan Joseph

Head of Solutions
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Max Anderson

Co-Founder and Head of Product
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Case Studies, Consent Management
4 min read

Embrace Pet Insurance boosts compliance, operational efficiency with Ketch

Embrace Pet Insurance streamlines compliance and privacy operations with Ketch, ensuring regulatory confidence while supporting pet owners with peace of mind.

By
Chastity Percell
Case Studies, Consent Management
3 min read

OLLY optimizes privacy and strengthens customer trust with Ketch

OLLY enhances privacy and builds customer trust with Ketch, ensuring transparent data practices, streamlined consent management, and compliance across all digital touchpoints.

By
Mike Carey
News
10 min read

Dirty Data, Broken AI—The hidden threat derailing your competitive edge

In this research study, we uncover website data collection practices and their effects on AI initiatives.

By
Max Anderson
Product, Consent Management
3 min read

How to add a cookie banner on Squarespace

Learn how to easily add a cookie banner to your Squarespace site with this step-by-step guide and ensure compliance with privacy laws like GDPR and CCPA.

By
Hannah Barnstone
Product, Consent Management
3 min read

How to Install a Cookie Banner on Your Wix Website

Add a cookie banner to your Wix website for GDPR and CCPA compliance. Follow our simple guide to implement cookie consent using Wix’s Custom Code feature.

By
Hannah Barnstone
Product, Consent Management
3 min read

How to add a cookie consent banner for WordPress

Ensure your WordPress site complies with privacy laws like GDPR, CCPA. Learn to add a WordPress cookie notice easily with plugins or manual code setup.

By
Hannah Barnstone
Regulations
6 min read

2025 U.S. State Privacy Laws: what you need to know

Learn what the new 2025 U.S. state privacy laws mean for your business and learn actionable steps to ensure compliance with evolving regulations.

By
Jack Carvel
Product, Consent Management
3 min read

How to add a cookie banner on your Webflow website

Create a custom cookie banner for your Webflow site in minutes. Sign up free to manage cookie consent effortlessly and stay privacy compliant.

By
Hannah Barnstone
Case Studies, Data Subject Rights, Consent Management
5 min read

Cerebral elevates data privacy and compliance with Ketch

Discover how Cerebral scaled privacy compliance with Ketch's no-code tools, streamlining workflows, boosting accuracy, & ensuring patient trust.

By
Anupam Gupta
Marketing, Strategy
4 min read

Balancing personalization and privacy in DTC / ecommerce brands

The smartest DTC brands are balancing permissioned data, personalization, and privacy to craft best in class consumer experiences. Learn from market leaders.

By
Jon Suarez-Davis
Case studies, Data Subject Rights
4 min read

Lotame simplifies complex privacy operations with Ketch

Discover how Lotame streamlined complex privacy operations with Ketch's API-driven platform, simplifying DSR workflows and ensuring future-proof compliance.

By
MIke Carey
Case Studies, Consent Management, Data Subject Rights
5 min read

Dollar Shave Club supports website privacy and Shopify migration with Ketch

Dollar Shave Club streamlines Shopify migration and strengthens data privacy with Ketch, automating consent and DSR processes for seamless compliance.

By
Kara Kennedy
Consent management, Top Articles
6 min read

What is consent management? (& why it matters for your business)

Consent management is how you collect, record, and honor user permission for data use under GDPR, CCPA, and state laws. Let's dive into steps, best practices, and CMP tips.

By
Jonathan Joseph
Product, Consent management, Privacy tech
4 min read

Ketch launches Third Party Risk Intelligence

Brands have a data collection problem. Ketch Third Party Risk Intelligence provides comprehensive diagnostics and control over trackers, tags, and cookies.

By
Colleen Barry
Consent Management, Case Studies
4 min read

Peoples Bank: empowering marketing personalization with permissioned data

Peoples Bank powers personalized marketing with Ketch Consent Management, ensuring compliance and boosting customer trust.

By
Anupam Gupta
Privacy Tech, Consent Management, Top Articles
5 min read

Mastering website tags and cookies: a best practice guide for privacy compliance

Master tag, tracker, and cookie management to boost privacy compliance and user trust. Learn key best practices for proactive governance.

By
Kimber Robbins
Product, News
5 min read

Ketch Data Permissioning for Media Companies: privacy-safe data activation is here

Ketch Data Permissioning for Media Companies is a first-of-its-kind solution for privacy, permissioning, and consent. Learn how Ketch helps media brands enable privacy-safe data activation.

By
Max Anderson
Marketing
7 min read

Getting data activation right–a brand marketer's guide to IAB privacy frameworks

The IAB frameworks bring order to advertising compliance, but they're just a starting point. Learn how to create a complete consent strategy to respect consumer preferences.

By
Jonathan Joseph
Regulations, News, Privacy tech
8 min read

How to meet the New York AG website privacy controls requirements

The New York State Attorney General released the Business Guide to Website Privacy Controls. Learn how your brand can comply.

By
Max Anderson
Case studies, Consent management
5 min read

SingleStore powers product-led growth with Ketch

SingleStore needed a mature privacy solution to support their product-led growth strategy. They selected Ketch for seamless customer-centric privacy experiences.

By
Mike Carey
Case studies, Consent management
4 min read

Flexport rolls out intuitive, clicks-not-code privacy compliance with Ketch

When this global logistics platform needed a mature privacy compliance solution to support business growth, they selected Ketch for consent management.

By
Mike Carey
Case studies, Top articles
5 min

TIME brings ease and automation to privacy requests with Ketch

Time chooses Ketch for modernized, customizable, and future-proof privacy management, establishing a foundation for future automation.

By
Josh Grossman
Strategy
6 min read

Data privacy strategy advice from an ex-FTC regulator

A former Federal Trade Commission (FTC) leader in privacy and marketing shares insights on leveraging the agency’s privacy perspective to improve your business.

By
Raashee Gupta Erry
Privacy tech
4 min read

Forecast fails: what misguided tech predictions teach us about the future

Learn from failed tech predictions and improve your data privacy strategy for 2024 and beyond. Companies focused on core values will outperform speculative futurism.

By
Jonathan Joseph
Regulations, Strategy, Top Articles
5 min read

Dark patterns matter– and consumers are the victims

Explore the impact of default settings on your data privacy and learn about dark patterns, deceptive UX, and the future of AI-driven data management.

By
Jonathan Joseph
News, Regulations
5 min read

What is the American Privacy Rights Act (APRA)?

Understand the American Privacy Rights Act (APRA): What it means, its implications, and impact on the US privacy rights of consumers.

By
Jonathan Joseph
Marketing, Privacy tech
7 min read

3 major privacy challenges for retail & ecommerce brands

Learn the top three privacy challenges that impact digital marketing success for retail and ecommerce brands.

By
Colleen Barry
Case Study, Data subject rights
5 min read

Ketch DSR automation unlocks efficiency and ease for 6sense

Manual, cumbersome data subject request fulfillment? Those days are over for 6sense. With Ketch, they save 500+ hours per year.

By
Kara Kennedy
Data mapping, Product, Strategy
7 min read

How to select the best privacy data mapping software for your business

Learn how to choose the best data mapping solutions for your business, with key features, comparisons, and expert tips to guide your decision.

By
Max Anderson
Regulations, Top articles
6 min read

2024 data privacy predictions? more, more, and more

We talked to data privacy professionals across the world and asked them what's coming up in 2024. The answer? More regulation, more enforcement, more everything.

By
Jonathan Joseph
News
3 min read

Ketch at IAPP Global Privacy Summit: the inside scoop đź‘€

Attending IAPP Global Privacy Summit in April? You won't want to miss Ketch at the event. Read to learn all about the best events of the show.

By
Colleen Barry
Marketing, Privacy tech, Strategy
7 min read

Navigating a cookieless future with Google Privacy Sandbox

Google Privacy Sandbox points to the future of advertising on the internet: no more third-party cookies. We unpack how we got here, and new strategies for first-party data collection.

By
Colleen Barry
Case studies, Consent management
5 min read

Ketch consent management simplifies compliance for The RealReal

The RealReal needed a sophisticated yet user-friendly tool to address intricate privacy regulations without disrupting the brand’s luxury shopping experience.

By
Josh Grossman
Consent management
3 min read

Is your cookie banner compliant with privacy laws?

Learn about cookie banners, their importance, legal requirements, and best practices to ensure compliance and enhance user trust.

By
Hannah Barnstone
Case studies, Consent management
4 min read

Renaissance + Ketch: mission-driven privacy compliance to support business growth

When Renaissance needed new privacy software to support cookie complexity and rapid business expansion, they turned to Ketch for a modern approach.

By
Anupam Gupta
Case studies, Consent management
5 min read

Multiverse meets web accessibility standards with Ketch CMP

An old school consent management tool wouldn't pass the test for Multiverse's upcoming web accessibility audit. They turned to Ketch.

By
Anupam Gupta
Product
5 min read

Snowflake Horizon + Ketch: delivering data privacy governance

Snowflake Horizon has launched for all Snowflake customers. Learn how Ketch supports for complete data privacy compliance.

By
Johne Brennan
Case studies, Regulations, Consent management
4 min read

Gabe’s Stores: ready for VCDPA compliance with Ketch

For businesses with customers in Virginia, VCDPA compliance is required. Learn how Gabe's leveraged Ketch for easy compliance.

By
Kara Kennedy
Regulations, Privacy tech
9 min read

In-app account deletion requirement for iOS and Android

Discover the essential steps and requirements for businesses to comply with Apple iOS and Google Android in-app account deletion permissions for users.

By
Peter Wang
Strategy, Privacy tech, Data mapping, Top articles
8 min read

How to start a successful privacy data mapping project

Data mapping is the cornerstone of your privacy strategy. Starting a successful project requires leadership buy-in and thoughtful prioritization.

By
Max Anderson
Data Mapping
7 min read

What is RoPA? Records of Processing Activities (RoPA) explained

RoPA (Records of Processing Activities) is the GDPR Article 30 log of how you process personal data. Learn what to include, who needs one, and how to maintain it.

By
Max Anderson
Strategy
6 min read

5 ways to unify your legal and tech teams in the AI era

Privacy is more than just a team sport. Here’s how to drive real alignment across functional areas.

By
Jonathan Joseph
Privacy tech, Product, Top articles
4 min read

Global Privacy Platform (GPP): how to comply guide

If you're a publisher in the digital advertising industry, you need to adhere to the Global Privacy Platform. Read this quick guide to understanding the protocol, deadlines, and migration.

By
Max Anderson
Privacy tech
10 min read

How to achieve Shopify GDPR compliance seamlessly

GDPR compliance is crucial for Shopify store owners, who can leverage tools like Ketch's consent banner to manage user data transparently and build consumer trust.

By
Josh Grossman
Product, Privacy tech, Top articles
3 min read

Advertising on Google? You must use a Google certified CMP

Make sure you use a Google CMP (Consent Management Platform) if you're serving ads in the EU/UK with the Google ad network. Let's find out how together.

By
Sam Alexander
Strategy
7 min read

Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA): Why it matters for your business

A Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) is essential in the evolving digital landscape for businesses to identify, assess, and mitigate privacy risks in data processing activities.

By
Jonathan Joseph
Case studies, Consent management
3 min read

Just 3 weeks to achieve data privacy compliance with Ketch

Global payments provider Spreedly needed a data privacy solution fast to replace a dated legacy vendor. They turned to Ketch for great tech and speedy deployment.

By
Mike Carey
Consent management
9 min read

What is cookie compliance? Meet legal requirements for cookies

Learn about cookie compliance, and how to meet legal requirements for cookies, to ensure your website adheres to privacy laws like GDPR and CCPA.

By
Sam Alexander
Strategy, Privacy tech, Product
8 min read

Staying ahead in a GenAI world starts with data privacy

Privacy-safe solutions are urgently needed to manage risk, enable AI innovation, and drive competitive advantage. That’s why Ketch is building new Data and AI Governance capabilities for businesses and brands.

By
Jonathan Joseph
Regulations, Data subject rights, Top articles
6 min read

How the California Delete Act will impact your business

The California Delete Act is passed, and it has big implications for brands and business. Read to learn exactly how your business will be impacted.

By
Peter Wang
Consent management
7 min read

How to add a free Shopify cookie banner to your website

Cookies play a crucial role in enhancing user experience and operational efficiency on e-commerce platforms like Shopify.

By
Hannah Barnstone
Regulations
8 min read

Turn CCPA regulations into your competitive edge in 2026

Learn how to turn CCPA regulations into your competitive edge with actionable tips on compliance, data privacy, and building customer trust.

By
Jonathan Joseph
Datta mapping
5 min read

What is data mapping? Tools, software, and best practices explained

Learn what data mapping is, why it matters, and explore top tools, software, and best practices for automation, compliance, and data accuracy.

By
Max Anderson
Marketing, Strategy
8 min read

What is zero party data?

Our data-driven world has given rise to the concept of zero-party data and its importance. What is zero-party data? And what makes it different from other types of data? 

By
Colleen Barry

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