Privacy Policy Generator
Generate a free, GDPR-compliant privacy policy for your website in seconds.
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Why Every Website Needs a Privacy Policy
If your website collects any data at all — even anonymous analytics — you legally need a privacy policy in most jurisdictions. GDPR (Europe), CCPA (California), LGPD (Brazil), POPIA (South Africa), and the UK Data Protection Act all require clear disclosure of what data you collect and how you use it.
Beyond legal compliance, a privacy policy builds trust. Users are increasingly privacy-conscious, and a clear, honest policy signals that you take their data seriously. Google also requires a privacy policy for sites using AdSense, Analytics, or any Google API.
Privacy Law Comparison
| Regulation | Region | Key Requirement | Max Fine |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDPR | EU / EEA | Explicit consent, right to deletion, data portability | €20M or 4% global revenue |
| UK GDPR | United Kingdom | Mirrors EU GDPR post-Brexit with ICO enforcement | £17.5M or 4% revenue |
| CCPA / CPRA | California, USA | Right to know, delete, opt-out of sale | $7,500 per intentional violation |
| LGPD | Brazil | Similar to GDPR with local data authority (ANPD) | 2% of revenue, up to R$50M |
| POPIA | South Africa | Lawful processing conditions, data subject rights | R10M or imprisonment |
| PIPEDA | Canada | Meaningful consent, accountability principle | CAD $100,000 per violation |
What this means for you: If your website is accessible globally (and most are), you should comply with the strictest regulation that applies to your users. In practice, building for GDPR compliance covers most other regulations.
What Your Privacy Policy Must Cover
What Data You Collect
Be specific. "We collect personal information" is too vague. List categories: names, emails, IP addresses, browser type, cookies, payment data. If you use analytics, say which provider.
Why You Collect It
GDPR requires a "lawful basis" for each type of processing: consent, contract, legal obligation, vital interests, public task, or legitimate interests. Most websites use consent and legitimate interests.
Who You Share It With
Name your third-party processors: Google Analytics, Stripe, Mailchimp, cloud hosting providers. Users have a right to know who else accesses their data.
User Rights
Under GDPR: access, rectification, erasure, restriction, portability, and objection. Under CCPA: know, delete, opt-out of sale. Provide a clear way to exercise these rights (email, form, or in-app).
Cookie Categories You Must Disclose
| Category | Consent Needed? | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Strictly necessary | No (exempt) | Session cookies, CSRF tokens, login state |
| Analytics / Performance | Yes (GDPR) | Google Analytics, Hotjar, Plausible |
| Functional / Preferences | Yes (GDPR) | Language preference, theme choice, saved filters |
| Advertising / Targeting | Yes (always) | Google Ads, Facebook Pixel, retargeting tags |
Under GDPR and the UK PECR, you must get active consent before setting non-essential cookies. Pre-ticked boxes don't count. Your cookie banner must allow genuine choice — "Accept All" without an equally prominent "Reject All" violates the spirit of the law.
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How to use this tool
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Common uses
- Creating GDPR-compliant privacy policies for new websites
- Generating privacy policies for SaaS products and mobile apps
- Updating existing policies when adding new data collection methods
- Meeting legal requirements for Google AdSense and Analytics
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