Privacy Policy Generator
Use our free privacy policy generator to create a ready-to-publish privacy policy for your website, blog, or app in seconds — covering CCPA, GDPR, Google AdSense, and standard US requirements. No sign-up required.
How to use this privacy policy generator
Our free privacy policy generator creates a customized, ready-to-publish policy for your website or app in under two minutes. Simply fill in your details, select what data your site collects, and click Generate — no legal knowledge required.
Enter your website name, URL, owner name, and contact email address.
Select your business state and the type of website or app you operate.
Select all the data types your site collects — analytics, ads, forms, payments, and more.
Click Generate, then copy the policy and paste it into a new page on your website.
Why every website needs a privacy policy
A privacy policy is not optional for most websites in the US — it is a legal requirement under multiple federal and state laws, and a mandatory condition for using services like Google Analytics, Google AdSense, and most email marketing platforms. Without a published privacy policy, you risk account suspension, fines, and legal liability.
Furthermore, a well-written privacy policy builds trust with your visitors. Users are increasingly aware of their data rights, and displaying a clear, accessible privacy policy signals that your website is legitimate and transparent. Our privacy policy generator covers all the key disclosures required by US and international regulations.
Privacy laws that affect US websites
CCPA — California Consumer Privacy Act
Applies to any business collecting personal data from California residents, regardless of where the business is located. Requires disclosing what data you collect, why you collect it, and giving users the right to opt out of data sales. Fines reach up to $7,500 per intentional violation.
COPPA — Children's Online Privacy Protection Act
A federal law that applies if your website could collect data from children under 13. Requires verifiable parental consent before collecting any personal information. The FTC enforces COPPA with fines of up to $51,744 per violation — one of the highest penalties in US consumer law.
GDPR — General Data Protection Regulation
If any EU residents visit your website, GDPR applies — even if your business is based in the US. GDPR requires explicit consent for data collection, the right to be forgotten, and data portability. Fines reach up to 4% of global annual revenue or 20 million euros, whichever is higher.
Google AdSense and ad network requirements
Google AdSense requires all publisher websites to display a privacy policy that clearly discloses the use of cookies and data collection for advertising purposes. Without a compliant privacy policy, your AdSense application will be rejected and existing accounts can be suspended.
If your website uses Google Analytics, you are legally required to disclose this in a privacy policy — even if you collect no other user data. Analytics tracking constitutes personal data collection under both CCPA and GDPR.
What a privacy policy must include
Our privacy policy generator automatically includes all required sections based on your inputs. However, understanding what each section covers helps you verify that your policy is complete and accurate.
Required sections for US websites
- Information collected — a clear list of every type of personal data your site collects, including names, emails, IP addresses, cookies, and payment information.
- How information is used — an explanation of why you collect each type of data, such as to provide services, send marketing emails, or display personalized ads.
- Third-party sharing — disclosure of every third party that receives or processes user data, including Google Analytics, payment processors, and email marketing platforms.
- User rights — a description of users' rights to access, correct, delete, or opt out of data collection, as required by CCPA and GDPR.
- Cookie policy — an explanation of what cookies your site uses, what they track, and how users can disable them.
- Contact information — a clear way for users to reach you with privacy questions, data access requests, or deletion requests.
- Policy effective date — the date the policy was last updated, which is required to demonstrate compliance over time.
Never copy another website's privacy policy and use it as your own. Doing so may expose you to liability for disclosures that do not match your actual data practices — and it violates copyright law.
Official regulatory resources:
FTC.gov — Privacy policy guidance for businesses California DOJ — CCPA official guidance and requirements