Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about PolicyGen legal document generators
Is PolicyGen free to use?
Yes, all our legal document generators are completely free. You can create Privacy Policies, Terms of Service, and Cookie Consent Banners without any payment or registration required.
Are the generated documents legally binding?
The documents generated by PolicyGen are templates based on common legal requirements. While they follow best practices for GDPR, CCPA, and other regulations, we strongly recommend having them reviewed by a qualified attorney to ensure they meet your specific needs and jurisdiction requirements.
What regulations do your templates comply with?
Our generators support multiple privacy regulations including GDPR (EU), CCPA (California), LGPD (Brazil), PIPEDA (Canada), and CalOPPA. You can select which regulations apply to your business during the generation process.
Do I need a Privacy Policy for my website?
Yes, if you collect any personal data from visitors (including through analytics tools like Google Analytics, contact forms, or cookies), you are legally required to have a Privacy Policy in most jurisdictions.
What is the difference between Privacy Policy and Terms of Service?
A Privacy Policy explains how you collect, use, and protect user data. Terms of Service (or Terms and Conditions) define the rules users must agree to when using your service, covering topics like user responsibilities, intellectual property, and liability limitations.
Do I need a Cookie Consent Banner?
Under GDPR and ePrivacy regulations, websites that use non-essential cookies (like analytics or marketing cookies) must obtain user consent before placing those cookies. A Cookie Consent Banner is the standard way to get this consent.
Is my data secure when using PolicyGen?
Absolutely. All document generation happens entirely in your browser using JavaScript. Your business information is never uploaded to any server. The data stays on your device at all times, ensuring complete privacy.
Can I edit the generated documents?
Yes! You can download your documents in HTML or Markdown format and edit them as needed. We recommend reviewing and customizing the content to accurately reflect your specific business practices.
How often should I update my Privacy Policy?
You should update your Privacy Policy whenever you change how you collect or use personal data, add new third-party services, or when privacy laws change. We recommend reviewing it at least annually.
What is GDPR?
GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) is a comprehensive privacy law enacted by the European Union in 2018. It applies to any organization that processes personal data of EU residents, regardless of where the organization is located.
What is CCPA?
CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act) is a privacy law that gives California residents rights over their personal data. It applies to businesses that meet certain thresholds for revenue, data collection, or data sales involving California residents.
Can I use the cookie consent banner on any website?
Yes! The generated cookie consent banner is a standalone HTML/JavaScript snippet that works on any website. Simply copy the code and paste it before the closing </body> tag on your pages.
Does the cookie banner work with Google Tag Manager?
Yes, our cookie consent generator includes an option for Google Tag Manager integration. When enabled, consent events are pushed to the dataLayer, allowing you to configure consent-based tag firing in GTM.
What should I include in my Terms of Service?
Key sections include: acceptance of terms, description of service, user accounts and responsibilities, prohibited uses, intellectual property rights, limitation of liability, dispute resolution, and termination clauses.
Do the generators work offline?
Once the page is fully loaded, the generators will work offline since all processing happens in your browser. However, you need an internet connection to initially load the page.
Who operates PolicyGen?
PolicyGen is developed and maintained by Sikulovi s.r.o. We are committed to providing free, secure, and easy-to-use legal document generators for website owners and businesses.