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 ### How to make an Addition
 
-You can add entries to this list by opening a pull request.
+You can add, edit or remove entries by opening a pull request.
 
-Get started by [editing](https://github.com/Lissy93/awesome-privacy/edit/main/README.md) the readme, committing changes to your fork, and opening a pull request upstream to this repo's main branch.
-If you are new to GitHub, [this tutorial](https://www.freecodecamp.org/news/how-to-make-your-first-pull-request-on-github/) may help you.
+All data is stored in [`awesome-privacy.yml`](https://github.com/Lissy93/awesome-privacy/blob/main/awesome-privacy.yml).
+If you're adding, editing or removing a listing - **this is the only file you need to edit**.
+
+Get started by forking the repo, [editing](https://github.com/Lissy93/awesome-privacy/edit/main/awesome-privacy.yml) the data, committing changes to your fork, and opening a pull request upstream to this repo's main branch. If you're new to open source, you can find some resources to get you started at [git-in.to](https://git-in.to), but feel free to reach out if you need any help 😊 
 
 Your request will be reviewed, then either merged, or have changes requested, or if the [Guidelines](#guidelines) are not met, it may be closed with a comment explaining why.
 
-To make layout or stylistic amendments to the website ([awesome-privacy.xyz](https://awesome-privacy.xyz)), pull requests should be made to the `gh-pages` branch. For more information about the website, see [About --> Website](https://github.com/Lissy93/awesome-privacy/blob/main/.github/ABOUT.md#website)
+To make layout or stylistic amendments to the website ([awesome-privacy.xyz](https://awesome-privacy.xyz)), see [Website docs](https://github.com/Lissy93/awesome-privacy#the-website) in the readme for build and running instructions.
 
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 ### Requirements
 
-Software additions to this list, will usually need to meet the following requirements. 
+For software to be included in this list, it must meet the following requirements: 
 
 - **Privacy Respecting**
-  - The project must respect users privacy, not collect more data than necessary, and store info securely 
+	- The project must respect users privacy, not collect more data than necessary, and store info securely
+	- For hosted services, the project must have a clear privacy policy
+	- The user must remain in full control of their data, and be able to delete it at any time
 - **Secure**
+  - The software must be secure by default, without requiring additional configuration
   - There should be no current, critical security issues
   - The handling of past issues must have been prompt, transparent and effective
 - **Open Source**
-  - The full source code should be released under an open source license
+	- The full source code should be released under an open source license
+	- Ideally it should be possible for the user to build and run/deploy the software themselves from source
 - **Actively Maintained**
   - The developers should address dependency updates and security patches in a timely manner
 - **Transparent**
   - It should be clear who is behind the project, what their motives are, and what (if any) the funding model is
 - **Ethical**
   - Must not suppress free speech, discriminate or disregard any human rights
+- **Relevant**
+	- The software must be relevant, and fit into one of the existing categories
+- **Functional**
+	- Must be fully functional, and not just a concept or idea
+	- A stable (non-alpha/beta) release is required at a minimum
+	- Must be accessible to the general public, and not just a select group of people
+	- If technical knowledge is required to run it, the software must be well documented
 
-_There may be some exceptions, but these would need to be fully justified, reviewed by the community, and drawbacks / anti-features must be listed along-side the software when merged. Usually these entries go within the "Notable Mentions" section instead._
+_There may be some exceptions, but these would need to be fully justified, reviewed
+by the community, and the drawbacks / anti-features must be clearly listed along-side the software.
+Usually these entries go within the "Notable Mentions" section instead._
 
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 ### Guidelines
 
 Your pull request must follow these requirements. Failure to do so, might result in it being closed.
 
+- Do not edit the README directly when adding / editing a listing
 - Ensure your PR is not a duplicate, search for existing / previous submissions first
 - You must respond to any comments or requests for changes in a timely manner, 48-hours maximum
 - Write short but descriptive git commit messages, under 50 characters. This must be in the format of `Adds [software-name] to [section-name]`. Your PR will be rejected if you name it `Updates README.md`
@@ -59,4 +75,4 @@ Your pull request must follow these requirements. Failure to do so, might result
 - Your changes must be correctly formatted, in valid markdown
 - The addition title must be a link the project, and in bold
 - The addition description must be no less than 50, and no more than 250 characters, keep it clear and to the point
-- The structure of additions is as follows: `[Project Name](https://project-link/) | Brief description`
+