Why Every SaaS Company Needs a Trust Page (and How to Create One)
In today’s security-conscious enterprise landscape, SaaS buyers don’t just care about what your product does—they care about how you protect their data, comply with regulations, and respond to risks.
That’s why a Trust page is now a must-have for any SaaS company looking to grow and sell into the enterprise.
If you don’t already have one—or if yours is buried, outdated, or incomplete—this article will walk you through what a Trust page is, why it matters, and how to build a high-impact one that earns buyer confidence.
What Is a Trust Page?
A Trust page is a centralized, public webpage where your company communicates key information about your security, privacy, compliance, and reliability practices. It’s often linked in your website footer, sales collateral, or product documentation, and it serves as the go-to resource for prospects, customers, auditors, and partners.
At a minimum, a Trust page typically includes:
- Your security certifications and compliance reports
- Public policy documents (e.g. privacy policy, data retention, incident response)
- Information about data handling, encryption, access controls, etc.
- Details on uptime, status pages, and incident history
- Contact information for security questions or disclosures
It’s your opportunity to prove that your team doesn’t just “talk security”—you live it.
Why Trust Pages Matter More Than Ever
1. They Accelerate the Sales Process
Enterprise buyers routinely ask for your SOC 2 report, privacy policy, and answers to dozens of security questions. A well-structured Trust page saves time by putting all this information in one place—reducing back-and-forth during procurement and security reviews.
2. They Establish Credibility Early
Before a sales call even happens, buyers may visit your website and evaluate your security posture. A clear, professional Trust page helps you stand out as a mature, trustworthy vendor.
3. They Support Self-Service Compliance
Many buyers prefer to find answers themselves before reaching out. A Trust page allows them to do just that—reducing the workload on your legal, security, and sales teams.
4. They Signal Transparency
Publishing your policies and security documentation shows that you take accountability seriously and have nothing to hide.
What to Include in Your Trust Page
Here’s a checklist of key elements a modern SaaS Trust page should have:
✅ Certifications & Frameworks
- SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, etc.
- Badges and expiration dates
- Option to request or download reports
✅ Security Practices
- Data encryption (in transit & at rest)
- Employee access controls
- Vulnerability management
- Penetration testing
✅ Privacy & Legal Policies
- Privacy policy
- Data processing agreement (DPA)
- Cookie policy
- Terms of service
✅ Incident Response & Business Continuity
- Incident management policy
- Backup & disaster recovery details
- Responsible disclosure guidelines
✅ System Status & Availability
- Uptime SLA
- Link to live status page (if applicable)
✅ Contact & Support
- Security contact or responsible disclosure form
- Legal or compliance point of contact
How Our Platform Makes It Easy
Our cloud-based platform includes Trust page management tools that make it easy for SaaS companies to build and maintain a professional, always-up-to-date Trust page—without needing to write code or involve developers every time something changes.
With our platform, you can:
🛠️ Build a Custom Trust Page
Easily publish and edit security and compliance content through an intuitive dashboard.
🔄 Sync with Policy and Report Repositories
Automatically update your Trust page as new policies or certifications are uploaded.
🔍 Make Documents Discoverable
Ensure customers can view or request the latest versions of your policies and reports—with permission controls as needed.
🧠 Connect to AI-Driven Workflows
Use your Trust page content as a source of truth for responding to security questionnaires and reviews.
Best Practices for Managing a Trust Page
- Keep it updated. Expired reports or outdated policies send the wrong signal.
- Be comprehensive, but clear. Avoid jargon and overly technical content.
- Design matters. Make your Trust page clean, structured, and easy to scan.
- Link from everywhere. Add it to your site footer, product pages, onboarding flows, and sales decks.
- Use access controls wisely. Some reports may require gating or NDAs—others should be freely accessible.