A cookie policy is a standalone reference page that lists the cookies and similar technologies your product uses, what each one is for, how long it lasts, and how visitors can control them. For a Web App, getting it right matters: Most web apps set cookies and run analytics, which triggers disclosure obligations under the GDPR, the ePrivacy Directive, and the CCPA. This free cookie policy generator asks a few questions about your Web App and assembles a tailored document you can copy or download in seconds.
Why your Web App needs a cookie policy
Under the GDPR, the ePrivacy rules, and laws like the CCPA you must disclose the cookies you set and, for non-essential ones, obtain consent. A cookie policy is where you document them in full and link to from your banner.
Most web apps set cookies and run analytics, which triggers disclosure obligations under the GDPR, the ePrivacy Directive, and the CCPA.
What a Web App cookie policy should cover
A good cookie policy for a Web App is specific to how your product works. At a minimum, address:
- Cookies and similar storage, and their purposes
- Analytics and any embedded third-party widgets
- Account data if users can sign up
- Each cookie or category, its purpose, and how long it lasts
- First-party versus third-party cookies and the providers behind them
- How visitors accept, reject, or withdraw consent
- A link back from your cookie banner to this policy
How this generator works
PolicySmith builds your cookie policy entirely in your browser — nothing you type is sent to a server. Answer the questions above about analytics, payments, AI features, and the regions your users live in, and the document updates to match. Export it as HTML or Markdown, paste it into your Web App, and link to it from your store listing or footer.
Frequently asked questions
Does a simple web app really need a privacy policy?
If it sets non-essential cookies, runs analytics, or collects any personal data such as an email address, yes. A short, accurate policy is far safer than none.
What is the difference between a cookie policy and a cookie banner?
The banner is the short consent notice shown when someone arrives; the cookie policy is the full reference page it links to, listing every cookie and its purpose.
Do I need a cookie policy if I only use essential cookies?
Strictly necessary cookies do not require consent, but disclosing them is still good practice. A short cookie policy alongside your privacy policy covers it.
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