
# **The Essential <span class="highlight-content">SaaS Compliance</span> Policies for Your Trust Center (+ Free Templates)**

## **Why Your SaaS Company Needs Public <span class="highlight-content">Compliance Policies</span>**  

Enterprise buyers won’t just take your word for security—they demand **proof**. A Trust Center with well-organized compliance policies:  

✅ **Accelerates deals** by answering security questions upfront  
✅ **Reduces repetitive sales/legal requests** by 50%+  
✅ **Builds trust** through transparency (critical for [SOC 2](https://secureframe.com/hub/soc-2/what-is-soc-2), [ISO 27001](https://www.iso.org/standard/27001), [GDPR](https://gdpr.eu/))  
✅ **Improves SEO** as prospects search for “[Your Brand] + [Policy]”  

*But which policies should you publish?* Here’s the definitive list—with pro tips and free resources.  

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## **10 Must-Have Compliance Policies for <span class="highlight-content">Your Trust Center</span>**  

### **<span class="highlight-content">1.</span> Security Policy**  
**What it covers:** Encryption standards, access controls, vulnerability management.  
**Why it matters:** #1 document requested in security reviews.  

### **<span class="highlight-content">2.</span> Privacy Policy**  
**What it covers:** Data collection, [GDPR](https://gdpr.eu/)/[CCPA](https://oag.ca.gov/privacy/ccpa) compliance, user rights.  
**Why it matters:** Legally required for [GDPR](https://gdpr.eu/)/state privacy laws.  

### **<span class="highlight-content">3.</span> SOC 2 Report (Summary)**  
**What it covers:** High-level audit results (without sensitive details).  
**Why it matters:** 83% of enterprises require [SOC 2](https://secureframe.com/hub/soc-2/what-is-soc-2) before purchasing.  

### **<span class="highlight-content">4.</span> Data Processing Agreement (DPA)**  
**What it covers:** [GDPR](https://gdpr.eu/)-compliant data handling terms.  
**Why it matters:** Required for EU/California customers.  

### **<span class="highlight-content">5.</span> Incident Response Policy**  
**What it covers:** Breach notification timelines, escalation paths.  
**Why it matters:** Enterprise buyers assess your preparedness.  

### **<span class="highlight-content">6.</span> Disaster Recovery Plan (Overview)**  
**What it covers:** RTO/RPO metrics, backup frequency.  
**Why it matters:** Proves business continuity readiness.  

### **<span class="highlight-content">7.</span> Penetration Test Summary**  
**What it covers:** Latest test scope, critical findings (remediated).  
**Why it matters:** Validates your security claims.  

### **<span class="highlight-content">8.</span> Acceptable Use Policy**  
**What it covers:** Prohibited activities (e.g., illegal data processing).  
**Why it matters:** Reduces liability risks.  

### **<span class="highlight-content">9.</span> Subprocessor List**  
**What it covers:** Third-party vendors (AWS, Stripe, etc.).  
**Why it matters:** Required for [GDPR](https://gdpr.eu/)/[SOC 2](https://secureframe.com/hub/soc-2/what-is-soc-2) compliance.  

### **<span class="highlight-content">10.</span> Compliance Certifications**  
**What it covers:** [SOC 2](https://secureframe.com/hub/soc-2/what-is-soc-2), [ISO 27001](https://www.iso.org/standard/27001), [HIPAA](https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/index.html) badges with expiry dates.  
**Why it matters:** Visual trust signals convert prospects.  

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## **How to Organize Policies for <span class="highlight-content">Maximum Impact</span>**  

### **1. Use a Dedicated Trust Center**  
- *Example:* [Procurize Questionnaire’s Trust Center](/products/questionnaire/)
- **SEO Benefit:** Ranks for “[Your Brand] + compliance” searches.  

### **2. Optimize for Search Intent**  
- **Title tags:** *“SOC 2 Report | Procurize Questionnaire”*  
- **Meta descriptions:** *“Download our latest SOC 2 Type II report for enterprise security reviews.”*  

### **3. Offer Gated & Ungated Versions**  
- **Public:** Summary policies (SEO-friendly).  
- **Gated:** Full reports (capture leads).  

### **4. Keep Policies Alive**  
- **Auto-update** with tools like Procurize Questionnaire to sync changes.  
- **Add “Last Updated” dates** to build credibility.  

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## **3 Companies Doing It Right**  

### **1. <span class="highlight-content">Slack</span>’s Trust Center**  
- Clear policy categories + downloadable docs.  
- Ranks #1 for *“Slack SOC 2 report”*.  

### **2. <span class="highlight-content">Zoom</span>’s Compliance Hub**  
- Interactive framework filters ([GDPR](https://gdpr.eu/), [HIPAA](https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/index.html), etc.).  

### **3. <span class="highlight-content">Notion</span>’s Security Page**  
- Plain-language FAQs + policy snippets.  

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## **Free Resources to <span class="highlight-content">Get Started</span>**  
📥 **Download Our Templates:**  
- [SOC 2 Policy Template](/downloads/SOC2_Policy_Template.docx)
- [GDPR-Compliant Privacy Policy](/downloads/GDPR_Privacy_Policy_Template.docx)
- [Incident Response Plan](/downloads/Incident_Response_Plan_Template.docx)

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## **<span class="highlight-content">Key</span> Takeaways**  
✔ Publish **10 core policies** to preempt 80% of security reviews.  
✔ **Optimize for SEO** to attract organic traffic from prospects.  
✔ **Update automatically**—stale policies hurt credibility.  
✔ **Gate high-value docs** (SOC 2 reports) to capture leads.  

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## <span class="highlight-content">See</span> Also

* [How AI Streamlines Security Questionnaires – Faster, Smarter Compliance](/blog/how-to-streamline-security-questionnaires-with-ai/)
* [The Ultimate Guide to Responding to Security Questionnaires Efficiently](/blog/the-ultimate-guide-to-responding-to-sequrity-questionnaires/)
* [SOC 2 Policy Requirements](https://secureframe.com/hub/soc-2/what-is-soc-2)
* [ISO 27001 Annex A Controls](https://www.iso.org/standard/27001)
* [NIST Security Policy Guide](https://www.cisecurity.org/-/media/project/cisecurity/cisecurity/data/media/files/uploads/2024/08/cis-ms-isac-nist-cybersecurity-framework-policy-template-guide-2024.pdf)
* [Cloud Security Alliance Policies](https://cloudsecurityalliance.org/)