This privacy policy generator creates a GDPR and CCPA-compliant privacy policy for your website or app. Configure your data collection practices, compliance frameworks, and third-party services to get a complete legal document in seconds.
Important: This is a template and does not constitute legal advice. Consult an attorney for your specific needs.
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How to Create a Privacy Policy for Your Website
A privacy policy is a legal document that explains what personal data you collect from users, why you collect it, how you use it, and what rights users have. Having a clear, accurate privacy policy is both a legal requirement in most jurisdictions and a trust signal for your users.
Step 1: Enter Your Company Details
Start with your company or app name, website URL, and a privacy-specific contact email. Many privacy laws require a direct contact point for data-related inquiries — a dedicated privacy@yourdomain.com address is professional and recommended. Set the effective date to today if this is a new policy.
Step 2: Choose a Business Type Preset
Apply a preset to pre-configure the most common settings for your type of business. The SaaS App preset enables personal data, payment info, analytics, and GDPR compliance. The Blog preset configures minimal data collection with cookies and Google Analytics. The E-Commerce preset adds payment data, shipping information, and broader third-party disclosure. You can customize further after applying a preset.
Step 3: Configure Data Practices
Check all boxes that accurately describe your actual data practices. Accuracy is legally important — overstating data collection is misleading; understating it may violate GDPR's transparency requirements. For Third-Party Services, include any tool that receives user data: analytics platforms, payment processors, email marketing services, and infrastructure providers.
GDPR vs CCPA: Key Differences
Enabling GDPR adds sections on lawful basis for processing, data subject rights (access, rectification, erasure, portability, restriction, objection), and data transfer safeguards. Enabling CCPA adds California-specific sections on the right to know, right to delete, right to opt-out of data sales, and non-discrimination rights. If you have any EU or California users, enable both.
Publishing Your Privacy Policy
Download the policy as HTML for direct embedding in your website, or .md for documentation sites like GitHub pages. Link to your privacy policy in your website footer, sign-up forms, cookie consent banners, and email templates. Update it whenever your data practices change and notify users of material changes via email or a site notice.
FAQ
Is this privacy policy generator free?
Yes, completely free with no account required. All generation runs in your browser — your company details and configuration are never stored or transmitted.
Do I legally need a privacy policy?
Yes, in most cases. GDPR requires it for any site with EU visitors. CCPA requires it for California-based businesses meeting certain thresholds. Google Analytics and many advertising networks require a privacy policy. Most app stores (Apple, Google Play) mandate one. In practice, any website that collects emails or uses analytics should have a privacy policy.
Does this template satisfy GDPR requirements?
This template includes the key GDPR clauses: lawful basis for processing, data subject rights (access, erasure, portability), data retention periods, and DPO contact. However, GDPR compliance requires more than a privacy policy — you also need consent mechanisms, data processing records, and potentially a DPO. Consult a data protection attorney for full compliance.
What is the difference between GDPR and CCPA?
GDPR (EU) requires explicit consent before collecting most personal data and gives users rights to access, delete, and port their data. CCPA (California) focuses on disclosure — you must tell users what data you collect and give them the right to opt out of selling it. Both laws require a clear privacy policy but have different scope and requirements.
What are cookies and do I need a cookie policy?
Cookies are small files stored in a user's browser that track preferences, sessions, and behavior. If you use any analytics tool (Google Analytics), advertising pixels, or third-party login, you likely set cookies. GDPR requires explicit consent for non-essential cookies from EU users. A cookie policy section should describe what cookies you use and how to opt out.
Is this a substitute for legal advice?
No. This template provides a legally-oriented starting point based on common privacy law requirements. For high-stakes applications — healthcare, financial services, children's apps, or enterprise SaaS — consult a qualified privacy attorney who can review your specific data practices and jurisdictional requirements.
How often should I update my privacy policy?
Update your privacy policy whenever you change your data practices — adding a new analytics tool, starting to collect new types of data, or changing how you share data with third parties. Also review it annually for regulatory changes. GDPR requires you to notify users of material changes.