Why Do You Need a Privacy Policy?
A **Privacy Policy** is a legal document that discloses how your website collects, uses, and manages user data. It is not just a "nice to have"—it is often a legal requirement.
1. It's Required by Law
If you have visitors from the European Union (GDPR), California (CCPA), or other regulated regions, you are legally required to inform users about data collection. Failure to do so can result in massive fines.
2. Essential for Google AdSense Approval
Google has strict policies. To be approved for **AdSense**, your site MUST have a privacy policy that explicitly states:
- Third-party vendors (like Google) use cookies to serve ads based on prior visits.
- Users can opt-out of personalized advertising.
Our generator includes the specific "DoubleClick DART Cookie" clause required by Google.
3. Analytics & Third-Party Tools
Using **Google Analytics**? Their Terms of Service require you to disclose that you use tracking cookies to monitor user behavior. This ensures transparency and builds trust with your audience.
What Does This Generator Cover?
Our tool creates a comprehensive generic policy that covers the essentials:
- Log Data: Information like IP addresses and browser types sent by the browser.
- Cookies: Explanation of session and persistent cookies.
- Service Providers: Disclaimer that third-party companies may access data to perform tasks (e.g., hosting).
- Security: Standard disclaimer that no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
- Links to Other Sites: Disclaimer regarding external links.
- Children's Privacy: Statement regarding COPPA compliance (not knowingly collecting data from children under 13).
How to Add This to Your Website
- Generate: Fill out the form above and click "Generate".
- Create Page: Go to your CMS (WordPress, Wix, etc.) and create a new page titled "Privacy Policy".
- Paste: Switch to "HTML" or "Code" view in your editor and paste the generated code.
- Link: Add a link to this new page in your website's **Footer**. This is the standard location where users and Google bots look for it.