Privacy Policy Generator

Every website that collects a name, email address, or uses Google Analytics legally needs a privacy policy - yet most free generators are paywalled, require signup, or produce thin boilerplate. Fill in your business details, tick what data you collect, choose your jurisdiction, and this generator builds a complete, readable privacy policy in seconds. Download it as PDF, copy the plain text, or print it directly from your browser.

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This tool generates a privacy policy template for general informational purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice. Laws governing data privacy vary by country and change over time. Review the output with a qualified legal professional before publishing.

How to use this tool

1Enter your business or website name, your website URL, and your contact email address in the 'Your Business' section. These appear in the final document so double-check spelling.
2Tick each type of data you actually collect from visitors - name, email, phone, address, payment details, and usage analytics. Only tick what applies; including data you do not collect creates a misleading policy.
3In 'Cookies and Analytics', toggle whether your site uses cookies, Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, or other tracking tools. These are disclosed as required by GDPR and CCPA.
4Under 'Third-Party Services', select your payment processor (Stripe, PayPal, Square) and email marketing platform (Mailchimp, ConvertKit, Klaviyo) if you use them. Each selection adds the correct disclosure paragraph automatically.
5Choose your jurisdiction: US only, EU/GDPR, both, or global. If you serve European visitors, GDPR user rights are included automatically. Tick CCPA to add California-specific rights.
6Click 'Copy Text' to paste into your website CMS, 'Download PDF' to save a formatted document, or 'Print' to open your browser's print dialog and save as PDF.

Example

Freelance designer launching a portfolio site

Business: Sarah Chen Design. Website: sarahchendesign.com. Collects: name, email (contact form). Cookies: yes, Google Analytics. No payment processor. No email marketing. Jurisdiction: both US and EU. Result: a policy covering analytics disclosure, GDPR user rights (access, erasure, portability), and a contact section. Copied as plain text and pasted into the WordPress page editor.

Small e-commerce store on Shopify

Business: Bloom Candle Co. Website: bloomcandleco.com. Collects: name, email, address, payment details. Cookies: Google Analytics plus Facebook Pixel. Payment: Stripe. Email marketing: Mailchimp. Jurisdiction: both, plus CCPA ticked. Result: a full policy with Stripe and Mailchimp third-party disclosures, cookie types listed, GDPR rights, and a California-specific CCPA section. Downloaded as PDF and uploaded to the Shopify Legal page.

Common use cases

Freelancers and consultants launching a personal website who need a policy before collecting contact form submissions
Small e-commerce businesses that collect customer names, addresses, and payment details and must disclose this under GDPR
SaaS founders and app developers who need a privacy policy before submitting to the Apple App Store or Google Play
Bloggers and content creators using Google Analytics who need to disclose cookie usage to EU visitors
Businesses collecting email subscribers via Mailchimp or ConvertKit who need to state their data handling practices
Property managers, consultants, and service businesses who collect enquiry forms and need to explain what happens with the data

Common mistakes

Ticking data types you do not actually collect - if your site does not collect phone numbers, do not include them; a policy that overstates your data practices creates legal exposure rather than reducing it.
Skipping the jurisdiction section - if any of your visitors are in the EU, GDPR applies regardless of where your business is registered; failing to include GDPR rights is a compliance gap.
Not updating the effective date when the policy changes - regulators and users rely on this date to understand which version of the policy applied at a given time.
Publishing without reading the output - this tool generates a solid template, but read it top to bottom to confirm every section accurately reflects your actual data practices.
Forgetting to link the policy from your website footer and data-collection forms - having a policy that is not linked from the relevant pages provides little legal protection.

Frequently asked questions

Is this privacy policy legally binding?

A privacy policy generated here is a template based on widely accepted data privacy principles. When published on your website and followed in practice, it creates a legally relevant document. However, laws vary by country and change over time. This tool is not a substitute for legal advice. For high-stakes use cases (regulated industries, medical data, large-scale data processing), review the output with a qualified privacy lawyer.

Does this cover GDPR?

Yes. When you select EU/GDPR or Both as your jurisdiction, the generated policy includes a full GDPR-compliant section listing user rights: access, rectification, erasure, restriction, data portability, objection, and the right to withdraw consent. It also explains how users can submit data subject requests.

What is CCPA and do I need it?

CCPA stands for the California Consumer Privacy Act. It applies to businesses that serve California residents and meet certain thresholds (annual revenue over $25 million, or handling data on 100,000 or more consumers, or deriving 50% or more of revenue from selling personal data). Many small businesses technically fall below the CCPA threshold, but adding the section costs nothing and signals transparency to US visitors.

Is my data uploaded to a server?

No. Everything runs entirely in your browser. Nothing you type into this form is sent to any server. Your inputs are saved in your browser's local storage so they persist if you reload the page, but that data never leaves your device.

How often should I update my privacy policy?

Update your privacy policy whenever your data practices change - for example, when you add a new analytics tool, switch payment processors, start collecting a new type of data, or expand into a new country. A good rule of thumb is to review it at least once a year and always update the effective date when making changes.

Can I use this for a mobile app?

Yes. The generated policy covers data collection practices that apply equally to websites and mobile apps. Both the Apple App Store and Google Play require a privacy policy link. After generating, copy the plain text and host it as a publicly accessible webpage, then link to it in your App Store or Play Store listing.

Do I need a privacy policy if I only use a contact form?

Yes. A contact form typically collects a name and email address, which is personal data under GDPR. Even collecting just an email address requires you to inform visitors about what you collect, why you collect it, how long you keep it, and their rights. The GDPR applies to any business that processes personal data of EU residents, regardless of business size or location.

What if I use a tool not listed, such as HubSpot or Intercom?

Use the Other Services field to name any additional tools that process personal data - CRMs, live chat software, support platforms, or marketing tools. The generated policy includes a paragraph covering third-party providers generally. You can also paste the downloaded text into a text editor and add a specific sentence about each unlisted tool before publishing.

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Last updated June 8, 2026