Free Privacy Policy Generator
A privacy policy generator is a legal document creation tool that produces a website or app privacy policy disclosing what personal data a business collects, how it is used, and what rights visitors have, based on answers to a short form.
PRIVACY POLICY
Effective Date: 2026-10-18
This Privacy Policy describes how [BUSINESS NAME] ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and discloses information when you visit or use [WEBSITE URL] (the "Site").
1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT
- Contact information you provide directly, such as your name and email address, when you fill out a form, create an account, or contact us.
- Usage and analytics data, such as pages visited, time on site, device type, and general location, collected automatically as you use the Site.
- Information collected through cookies and similar tracking technologies, as described in the Cookies and Tracking section below.
2. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
We use the information we collect to operate and improve the Site, respond to inquiries, process transactions, send administrative communications, and, where applicable, analyze usage trends to improve our products and services. We do not sell your personal information.
3. COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to operate the Site, remember your preferences, and understand how visitors use the Site. You can control cookies through your browser settings; disabling certain cookies may affect Site functionality.
4. THIRD-PARTY SERVICES
We use the following third-party services, which may collect or process information on our behalf: Google Analytics. Each provider maintains its own privacy policy governing how it handles data.
5. DATA SHARING AND DISCLOSURE
We do not share your personal information with third parties except as necessary to provide the Site's core functionality or as required by law.
6. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY
This Site is not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn we have collected such information, we will delete it promptly.
7. YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS
Depending on your location, you may have rights under laws such as the GDPR or CCPA, including the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict use of your personal information, and the right to opt out of the sale of personal information (which we do not engage in). To exercise these rights, contact us at [CONTACT EMAIL].
8. DATA RETENTION
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.
9. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be reflected by updating the effective date at the top of this page. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
10. CONTACT US
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at [CONTACT EMAIL].
Governing jurisdiction: CaliforniaDisclaimer: This template is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. This template is designed for US jurisdictions. Review with a legal professional before use.
How to use the Privacy Policy Generator
- 1
Enter business and site details
Fill in your legal business name, website or app URL, contact email, and the effective date. This information appears in the policy's introduction and contact section so visitors know who is responsible for their data.
- 2
Select what data you collect
Toggle on the categories that apply to your business — contact information like names and emails, payment details processed through a provider, usage or analytics data, and cookies. The generator only includes clauses for the data types you actually collect.
- 3
Flag third-party services
List the third-party tools you use, such as Google Analytics, Stripe, PayPal, or Mailchimp. Each service you process data through should be disclosed by name, since GDPR and CCPA both require transparency about data shared with processors.
- 4
Review and download
Preview the generated policy, copy the text directly, or export a polished PDF to link from your site's footer. Update the effective date any time you change what data you collect or which services you use.
Who this tool is for
Solo founders and indie hackers launching a SaaS product or app who need a compliant privacy policy before their first signup but can't justify a $300 lawyer-drafted one yet. Freelance web developers who build sites for clients and need a fast, defensible starting point for the footer link. E-commerce sellers and newsletter operators who collect emails or payment data and need to disclose it under GDPR and CCPA.
FAQs about using the Privacy Policy Generator
A privacy policy is a public statement disclosing what personal data your site or app collects and how it's used. Most jurisdictions with data protection laws, including the EU (GDPR) and California (CCPA), require one if you collect any personal information, even just an email address through a contact form.
GDPR applies to any business that processes personal data of EU residents, regardless of where the business is located or how small it is. If your site can be visited by EU users and collects data like names, emails, or analytics identifiers, GDPR's disclosure requirements likely apply to you.
A privacy policy covers all personal data collection and use across your business, while a cookie policy specifically explains the cookies and tracking technologies your site places in a visitor's browser. Many sites publish both, with the cookie policy focused narrowly on tracking mechanics and opt-out controls.
Yes. GDPR and CCPA both expect meaningful transparency about which third parties process your visitors' data, and naming the specific services you use, rather than vague language like 'analytics tools,' is the standard practice regulators and users expect.
CCPA applies to businesses that meet certain revenue or data-volume thresholds and collect personal information from California residents, even if the business itself is based elsewhere. It grants consumers rights to know what's collected, request deletion, and opt out of the sale of their data.
You can use one policy as a foundation for both, but make sure the data-collection sections accurately reflect what each platform actually collects — mobile apps often gather additional device or location data that a website does not, so review and adjust before publishing to an app store.
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