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 Newsletter, getting it right matters: Sending a newsletter means collecting subscriber emails and, often, tracking opens and clicks, which puts you under consent and unsubscribe rules such as CAN-SPAM and the GDPR. This free cookie policy generator asks a few questions about your Newsletter and assembles a tailored document you can copy or download in seconds.
Why your Newsletter 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.
Sending a newsletter means collecting subscriber emails and, often, tracking opens and clicks, which puts you under consent and unsubscribe rules such as CAN-SPAM and the GDPR.
What a Newsletter cookie policy should cover
A good cookie policy for a Newsletter is specific to how your product works. At a minimum, address:
- How subscribers sign up and confirm consent to receive email
- Open and click tracking, if your email service provider uses it
- A one-click unsubscribe link in every message
- 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 Newsletter, and link to it from your store listing or footer.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a privacy policy just for a newsletter?
Yes. Even a simple newsletter collects email addresses and, through most email service providers, tracks opens and clicks. Disclose this, get clear consent to send email, and include an unsubscribe link in every send.
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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