A cookie policy is a legal document that explains how your website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies. It informs visitors about:

• What types of cookies you use (necessary, analytics, marketing, etc.)
• What data these cookies collect
• How long cookies remain on users' devices
• How users can control or disable cookies

You need a cookie policy to comply with privacy laws like GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act), and other regulations. Non-compliance can result in significant fines.

Yes, our cookie policy generator is completely free with no hidden costs, registration requirements, or usage limits. You can generate as many cookie policies as you need without any charges. We're committed to providing useful tools that help website owners comply with privacy regulations without financial barriers.

Absolutely. All processing happens locally in your browser - your data never leaves your computer or gets sent to our servers. This ensures complete privacy and security for your information. We don't store, track, or have access to any data you enter into our cookie policy generator.

Our cookie policy generator creates policies that help you comply with:

• GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) - For websites serving EU visitors
• CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act) - For websites serving California residents
• ePrivacy Directive (Cookie Law) - Specific EU regulation about cookies
• PECR (Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations) - UK regulation

While our tool provides legally-compliant templates, we recommend consulting with a legal professional for specific legal advice regarding your website.

After generating your cookie policy, follow these steps:

1. Copy the generated policy text or download it as a .txt file
2. Create a new page on your website titled "Cookie Policy"
3. Paste the content into this page
4. Add a link to this page in your website footer (e.g., "Cookie Policy")
5. Also link to it from your cookie consent banner if you have one
6. Ensure the link is visible and accessible from all pages

Yes, absolutely. The generated cookie policy is a template that you should customize based on your specific cookie usage. You can edit the text to:

• Add specific details about third-party services you use (Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, etc.)
• Include your actual cookie retention periods
• Add information about specific user rights based on applicable laws
• Update contact information and procedures

Our free cookie policy generator provides a solid foundation that you can tailor to your exact requirements.

Our cookie policy generator covers all major cookie types:

• Necessary cookies - Essential for website functionality
• Preference cookies - Remember user settings and preferences
• Analytics cookies - Track website usage and performance
• Marketing cookies - Used for advertising and targeting
• Third-party cookies - From services like Google Analytics, Facebook, etc.
• Session cookies - Temporary cookies deleted when browser closes
• Persistent cookies - Remain on device for set period

Even if you don't intentionally use cookies, many web platforms and hosting services automatically place cookies. Most websites use at least:

• Session cookies for basic functionality
• Analytics cookies if you use any tracking (even basic server logs)
• Third-party cookies from embedded content (YouTube videos, social media widgets, etc.)

It's best to assume your website uses cookies and create a cookie policy. You can use our free cookie policy generator to create a basic policy, then update it as you add more functionality to your site.

You should update your cookie policy whenever:

• You add new cookies or tracking technologies to your website
• You start using new third-party services that place cookies
• Privacy laws change in regions where your visitors are located
• Your data collection or usage practices change
• At minimum, review and update your policy annually

Always update the "Last Updated" date when you make changes to your cookie policy.

While related, these are two separate documents:

Most websites need both documents. You can use our cookie policy generator for your cookie policy and our privacy policy generator for your privacy policy.