Privacy Policy Generator

Create a privacy policy template for your website in a minute. Tick what your site does, such as cookies, analytics, ads or a contact form, and the policy updates instantly. Edit it, then copy it or download it as HTML or Markdown. Free, no sign-up.

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Privacy Policy

Last updated: [Date]

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how [Company Name] ("we", "us" or "our") collects, uses and protects information when you visit [Website Name] at [Website URL] (the "Website"). By using the Website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

2. Information we collect

Information you give us.

  • Your name, email address, phone number and message when you contact us or fill in a form.

Information collected automatically. When you visit the Website, we and our service providers may automatically collect technical information such as your IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, pages visited, time spent on pages and the website that referred you.

3. How we use your information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Operate, maintain and improve the Website
  • Respond to your messages and requests
  • Understand how visitors use the Website
  • Protect the Website against fraud, abuse and security threats
  • Comply with legal obligations

4. Cookies and similar technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies (such as local storage) to make the Website work, remember your preferences, measure how the Website is used. You can control or delete cookies in your browser settings. If you disable cookies, some parts of the Website may not work properly.

5. Analytics

We use analytics services, such as Google Analytics, to understand how visitors use the Website. These services collect information such as the pages you visit, how long you stay and your approximate location, and report it to us in aggregated form. You can learn how Google uses this data at https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites and opt out with the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on.

6. How we share your information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information only:

  • With service providers who help us run the Website (such as hosting, email, analytics and payment providers), who may use it only to provide their services to us
  • When required by law, or to protect our rights, our users or the public
  • As part of a merger, acquisition or sale of all or part of our business
  • With your consent

7. Data retention

We keep personal information only for as long as needed for the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law. When it is no longer needed, we delete or anonymize it.

8. Data security

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Your rights

Depending on where you live, you may have the right to access, correct or delete your personal information, and to object to or limit how we use it. To make a request, contact us at [Contact Email].

10. Visitors from the European Union and United Kingdom (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom, we process your personal information on the following legal bases: your consent, the performance of a contract with you, compliance with legal obligations, and our legitimate interests in running and improving the Website. You have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you
  • Correct inaccurate information
  • Ask us to delete your information
  • Restrict or object to our processing of your information
  • Receive your information in a portable format
  • Withdraw your consent at any time, where we rely on consent
  • Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority

11. Children's privacy

The Website is not directed to children under 13 (or under 16 in the European Union), and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them. If you believe a child has given us personal information, please contact us and we will delete it.

12. Links to other websites

The Website may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites, and we encourage you to read their privacy policies.

13. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will post the new version on this page and update the "Last updated" date below.

14. Contact us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact [Company Name] at [Contact Email].

This tool creates a general template and is not legal advice. Review the policy and adapt it to how your website actually works.

How to use the Privacy Policy Generator

  1. 1

    Enter your website details

    Add your website name, URL, company name, contact email and country.

  2. 2

    Tick what your website does

    Choose cookies, analytics, advertising, contact forms, accounts, newsletters, payments, and whether you have visitors from the EU or California.

  3. 3

    Review and edit

    Read the generated policy in Preview, and change any wording in the Edit tab.

  4. 4

    Publish it

    Copy the text or HTML, or download it, and add it to a Privacy Policy page linked from your site's footer.

Features

  • Built from your answers

    Only the sections your website needs are included.

  • GDPR and CCPA sections

    Adds the rights sections for visitors from the EU, UK and California.

  • Analytics and AdSense ready

    Covers Google Analytics and advertising cookies, as AdSense requires.

  • Fully editable

    Edit any wording before you publish.

  • Copy or download

    Get plain text, HTML for your site, or a Markdown file.

  • Private

    Everything runs in your browser. Your details are never sent anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a privacy policy for my website?

In most cases, yes. Laws such as the GDPR and CCPA require one when you collect personal data, and services like Google AdSense, Google Analytics and app stores require a privacy policy on your site.

Is this privacy policy generator free?

Yes. It is completely free, with no sign-up and no limits. You can generate and download as many policies as you need.

Does it cover GDPR and CCPA?

Yes. Tick 'Visitors from the EU / UK' to add a GDPR section with legal bases and user rights, and 'Visitors from California' to add a CCPA section.

Is the generated policy legal advice?

No. It is a general template to help you get started. Laws differ by country and business, so review it carefully and ask a lawyer if you are unsure whether it fits your situation.

Where should I put my privacy policy?

Publish it on its own page, for example /privacy-policy, and link to it from your website footer and from any form that collects personal information.

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