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 an iOS App, getting it right matters: Apple requires every app on the App Store to link to a privacy policy, and to declare the data it collects in the App Store privacy "nutrition" labels. This free cookie policy generator asks a few questions about your iOS App and assembles a tailored document you can copy or download in seconds.
Why your iOS 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.
Apple requires every app on the App Store to link to a privacy policy, and to declare the data it collects in the App Store privacy "nutrition" labels.
What an iOS App cookie policy should cover
A good cookie policy for an iOS App is specific to how your product works. At a minimum, address:
- The data types you collect and whether they are linked to the user
- Use of the IDFA and App Tracking Transparency prompts
- Third-party SDKs such as analytics, crash reporting, and ads
- 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 iOS App, and link to it from your store listing or footer.
Frequently asked questions
Does my iOS app need a privacy policy to pass App Store review?
Yes. App Store Review Guideline 5.1.1 requires a publicly accessible privacy policy URL in App Store Connect and inside the app. Apps are routinely rejected for a missing or unreachable policy.
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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