Privacy Policy Generator

Why Your Website Needs a Privacy Policy

Every website and app that collects user data needs a privacy policy — it's not optional. Laws like GDPR (Europe), CCPA (California), and COPPA (children's data) require businesses to disclose how they collect, use, and protect personal information.

What Should a Privacy Policy Include?

• What data you collect — Personal info, cookies, analytics, payment data
• How you use the data — Service delivery, marketing, analytics, improvement
• Who you share it with — Third-party services, partners, legal requirements
• User rights — Access, deletion, opt-out, portability
• Data security — How you protect stored information
• Cookie policy — Types of cookies used and how to manage them
• Contact information — How users can reach you about privacy concerns

GDPR vs CCPA — Key Differences

GDPR applies to anyone processing data of EU residents. It requires explicit consent before data collection and gives users the right to erasure ("right to be forgotten"). Fines can reach €20M or 4% of global revenue.

CCPA/CPRA applies to businesses serving California residents. It focuses on disclosure and the right to opt-out of data sales. Users can request deletion and know what data has been collected about them.

Do I Need a Cookie Policy?

If you use cookies (and almost every website does — Google Analytics alone sets cookies), you need to disclose this. The EU Cookie Directive and ePrivacy Regulation require explicit consent for non-essential cookies. Our generator includes a comprehensive cookie section when you toggle it on.

Free Privacy Policy Generator — No Signup

Our generator creates a professional, comprehensive privacy policy in seconds. Just fill in your business details, select what data you collect and which services you use, and download in HTML, Markdown, or plain text. Everything runs in your browser — your data never leaves your device.