Privacy Policy Generator
Assemble a privacy policy from plain answers about what data you collect.
What this tool does
A privacy policy generator turns a set of answers about your data practices into a publishable policy document, and this one asks plain questions - what you collect, whether you use analytics, whether there is a mailing list - then assembles the clauses that apply and drops the ones that do not. The output is a starting template, not legal advice, and it says so: a policy is a promise about real-world practices, so the clauses must match what actually happens with the data.
Assembles a complete privacy policy from plain questions about what data you collect and why.
Flags the clauses that only apply when certain practices exist, such as analytics or email lists.
States plainly that the output is a starting template, not legal advice, before you publish it.
Copies the finished policy as clean text ready to paste into a website page.
How to use it
- Answer the questions about your site and the data it handles.
- The policy rebuilds with only the applicable clauses.
- Read the finished text - every clause is a promise you must keep.
- Copy the policy into a page on your website.
- Review it whenever your data practices change.
Why use this tool
A privacy policy is required by law in most jurisdictions whenever a site collects anything from a visitor - an email address, an analytics cookie, a contact form - and required by app stores and payment providers almost everywhere else. The document itself follows a standard shape, which is what makes a generator legitimate: what varies is which clauses apply, decided by what your site actually does. This generator asks those questions in plain words and assembles a policy that matches the answers.
Why we built it
We built this privacy policy generator to flag the conditional clauses explicitly, because the failure mode of copied policies is clauses describing practices that do not exist - a site with no mailing list promising to let you unsubscribe from one, which undermines the credibility of everything around it. It also says in the output, before you publish, that the document is a starting template rather than legal advice. The contract generator covers the agreement side of the same paperwork; this covers the data side.
For the publishing itself, the word counter checks the finished length and the text cleaner tidies it before it goes live.
Who this tool is for
- Website owners publishing a policy for the first time
- App developers needing the store-required policy page
- Freelancers setting up a client's site properly
- Anyone whose existing policy is an unedited copy of someone else's
When to use it
- Launching a site that has a contact form or analytics.
- Adding an email signup and needing the clauses updated.
- Replacing a copied policy that describes a different business.
- Meeting an app store or payment provider requirement.
How it works
The answers to the questions select which clauses join the document. The always-present clauses cover what is collected, why, the legal basis in plain words, retention, sharing, and the visitor's rights. Conditional clauses appear only when your answers call for them: analytics, cookies beyond the essential, email lists, accounts, payments, or third-party sharing. The assembled text is standard policy language, structured so each clause can be read on its own.
A policy is a factual promise about your data practices. Before publishing, check every clause against what your site really does - an inaccurate policy is worse than no policy, and regulators read them as commitments, not boilerplate.
What the clauses cover
| Section | Applies when |
|---|---|
| Information collected | Always |
| How information is used | Always |
| Cookies and analytics | Analytics or non-essential cookies used |
| Email lists | There is a signup or newsletter |
| Payments | Money changes hands on the site |
| Your rights | Always |
A worked example
These are the answers the generator opens with, so you can see how the document is assembled. Change any answer on the page and the policy rebuilds; the description below follows the same logic.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Contact form | Yes |
| Analytics | Yes |
| Email list | No |
| Payments | No |
With those answers, the policy includes:
- The always-on clauses: collection, use, retention, sharing and rights
- The analytics clause, describing the cookie and the opt-out
- The contact-form clause, covering what you receive and how long you keep it
- No email or payment clauses - they would promise things that do not exist
What you enter, and what you get back
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Answers | Plain questions about your site's data practices. |
| Contact details | The address the policy directs data requests to. |
| Result | A complete policy text, conditional clauses included or omitted by your answers. |
Issues you may run into
| What you see | Why it happens | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Policy describes another business | Copied template, never edited. | Generate from your own answers instead. |
| Clause promises something untrue | Template includes clauses you do not need. | Only applicable clauses are added here - re-check after changes. |
| Out of date after a redesign | Practices changed, policy did not. | Review the policy whenever data handling changes. |
| Store rejects the app | Policy URL or content missing required terms. | Check the store's specific requirements and add them. |
Assumptions and limitations
- This is a starting template, not legal advice - the output says so and so does this page.
- The policy must be checked against your actual data practices before publishing.
- Jurisdictions differ: GDPR, CCPA and other regimes add requirements a general template cannot guess.
- Regenerated text overwrites manual edits - re-apply them after changing answers.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a privacy policy on my website?
Yes, whenever the site collects anything from a visitor - a contact form, analytics, a signup, anything. App stores and payment providers require one nearly everywhere, and laws like the GDPR and CCPA require specific disclosures wherever your visitors are, not just where you are.
What should a privacy policy include?
What information is collected, why it is used, how long it is kept, whether it is shared, and the visitor's rights over it - plus the specifics your site warrants: cookies and analytics, email lists, payments. Every clause must match what your site actually does.
What is the difference between GDPR and CCPA terms?
The GDPR requires a lawful basis for processing, names a data protection officer in some cases, and gives rights of access and erasure. The CCPA focuses on the right to know and to delete, and the right to opt out of sale. A general policy covers both in plain terms; heavy data operations need specialist advice.
Do I need a cookie notice too?
If you use non-essential cookies - analytics, advertising, embedded media - yes, most regimes require a notice and consent before they are set. A privacy policy describes the cookies; a cookie banner asks permission. This generator writes the policy half.
How do I publish my privacy policy?
Copy the generated text into a page on your site, link it from the footer of every page, and reference it wherever you ask for personal data - contact forms and signups should link to it at the point of collection.
Is this policy legally binding advice?
No. It is a starting template assembled from your answers, and the generated document says so before you publish it. It must be reviewed against your actual practices and, for anything beyond a simple site, checked by a lawyer in your jurisdiction.