Free Privacy Policy Template USA

Free US privacy policy template compliant with CCPA, CalOPPA, and COPPA. Covers websites, apps, and e-commerce stores. Download instantly, no account needed.

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US privacy law landscape

Unlike the EU's GDPR or Australia's Privacy Act, the US has no single federal privacy law. Instead, a patchwork of federal sector laws (COPPA, HIPAA, GLBA) and state laws (CCPA/CPRA in California, CPA in Colorado, VCDPA in Virginia, and others) apply. A well-drafted privacy policy addresses the broadest set of requirements.

CCPA — California Consumer Privacy Act

The CCPA (and its amendment CPRA) is the most comprehensive US state privacy law. It applies to for-profit businesses that: have over $25M in annual gross revenue, buy/sell/share personal information of 100,000+ consumers or households annually, or derive 50%+ of annual revenue from selling personal information. Even if you don't meet these thresholds, CalOPPA applies to any commercial website accessible to Californians.

Key elements of a US privacy policy

A comprehensive US privacy policy should cover: what information you collect and how, why you collect it, who you share it with and for what purposes, your use of cookies and tracking, data retention periods, consumer rights (especially California rights under CCPA), how to submit data requests, your contact information, and when the policy was last updated.

How to use this template

Click 'Generate my Privacy Policy' above. Answer questions about your business type, data collection, third-party sharing, and whether you operate in California. The generator produces a tailored policy covering applicable US laws that you can publish immediately.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is a privacy policy required in the US?

Yes, in many situations. Federal laws like COPPA (for sites targeting children under 13) and the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (financial services) require a privacy policy. California's CalOPPA requires any commercial website with California visitors to post a policy. CCPA requires policies for larger businesses. Most app stores and ad networks also mandate one.

What must a CCPA-compliant privacy policy include?

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), your policy must disclose: what categories of personal information you collect, the purposes for collection, whether you sell or share personal information, and consumers' rights (right to know, delete, opt out of sale, and non-discrimination). You must also include a 'Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information' link if applicable.

Does my small business need a privacy policy?

If you have any visitors from California, have an app on the App Store or Google Play, run Google AdSense or other ad networks, or collect any email addresses, yes. AdSense and most payment processors explicitly require a privacy policy in their terms of service.