Common English Mistakes in Privacy Policies by German Speakers

This page focuses on errors typically made by native German speakers from Germany when writing a Privacy Policy in English.

Mistake Example #1

Incorrect word order in subordinate clauses

Our company is committed to protecting your privacy, and we ensure that your personal data is handled with care. When you visit our website, we collect information about how you interact with our services, so we can improve user experience. It is important that you understand, how we use your data and for what purposes it is processed. If you have questions about our privacy practices, please contact us, so we can assist you further.

Text corrected by:
Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA

"Everything is correct and clear."

Our company is committed to protecting your privacy, and we ensure that your personal data is handled with care. When you visit our website, we collect information about how you interact with our services, so we can improve user experience. It is important that you understand, how we use your data and for what purposes it is processed. If you have questions about our privacy practices, please contact us, so we can assist you further.

Our company is committed to protecting your privacy, and we ensure that your personal data is handled with care. When you visit our website, we collect information about how you interact with our services, so we can improve user experience. It is important that you understand, how we use your data and for what purposes it is processed. If you have questions about our privacy practices, please contact us, so we can assist you further.

Mistake Example #2

Overuse of passive voice

YOur company respects your privacyis respected by our company, andwe protect your personal data is protectedwith utmost care. ThWewill use your informationprovided by you will be used only for the purposesthat are specified in this policy. IWe do not isensuhared by us that your datais not shared with third parties without your consent, unless it isrequired by law.

Text corrected by:
Camille, Maryland, USA

"When possible, try to use the active voice. "

Our company respects your privacy, and we protect your personal data with utmost care. We will use your information only for the purposes specified in this policy. We do not share your data with third parties without your consent, unless required by law.

Your privacy is respected by our company, and your personal data is protected with utmost care. The information provided by you will be used only for the purposes that are specified in this policy. It is ensured by us that your data is not shared with third parties without your consent, unless it is required by law.

Mistake Example #3

Capitalizing all nouns (following German grammar rules)

This Pprivacy Ppolicy explains how we collect, use, and protect your Ppersonal Ddata when you visit our Wwebsite. We are committed to safeguarding the Pprivacy of our Uusers and ensuring that all Ppersonal Iinformation is handled in accordance with applicable Ddata Pprotection Llaws. By using our Sservices, you agree to the collection and use of Iinformation in accordance with this Ppolicy.

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Vince, United States

"Great job! Very few changes were needed to remove capital letters from common nouns. "

This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit our website. We are committed to safeguarding the privacy of our users and ensuring that all personal information is handled in accordance with applicable data protection laws. By using our services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your Personal Data when you visit our Website. We are committed to safeguarding the Privacy of our Users and ensuring that all Personal Information is handled in accordance with applicable Data Protection Laws. By using our Services, you agree to the collection and use of Information in accordance with this Policy.