How to assign a published privacy policy page and keep the wording aligned with the site’s actual data practices.
Why this check matters
WordPress can surface a designated privacy page in core screens and themes. The assignment is only useful when the page is published and describes the services and data flows the site really uses.
How to review it
- Create or review the privacy policy page.
- Assign it under Settings > Privacy.
- Check forms, analytics, cookies and payment services against the text.
- Link the policy where visitors expect to find it.
Keep the change safe
A generated policy is a starting point, not legal advice. Keep it accurate when plugins, forms or tracking settings change.
How WPVitals uses this signal
WPVitals checks this setting locally and reports the result in the WordPress dashboard. The check is a maintenance signal, so review the site context before changing a setting and test the visitor experience afterwards.