On a web page, check the following points according to privacy:
Is there a privacy policy at this web site?
Is it easy to find?
Do they have a contact e-mail address and are questions actually answered?
Does the site have a link to its privacy policy where it collects personal information?
Does the site say if they use Internet cookies? If so, do they explain how they are used?
Does the site explain what is done with their log files and IP Addresses it collects?
Does the site attempt to collect personal information? Does the site claim rights to this information once it is submitted?
Does the site say if they release information to others?
Do sites ask for personal information (such as Mother's maiden name or a portion of the social security number) claiming they need this to set a password?