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 Nonprofit Site, getting it right matters: Nonprofit websites collect donor payment details, volunteer information, and newsletter signups, so they need a privacy policy even though they are not selling a product, and donation processors typically require one. This free cookie policy generator asks a few questions about your Nonprofit Site and assembles a tailored document you can copy or download in seconds.
Why your Nonprofit Site 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.
Nonprofit websites collect donor payment details, volunteer information, and newsletter signups, so they need a privacy policy even though they are not selling a product, and donation processors typically require one.
What a Nonprofit Site cookie policy should cover
A good cookie policy for a Nonprofit Site is specific to how your product works. At a minimum, address:
- Donor and payment data collected during online giving
- Volunteer and event sign-up information
- Newsletter or supporter email communications
- 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 Nonprofit Site, and link to it from your store listing or footer.
Frequently asked questions
Does a nonprofit need a privacy policy if it is not selling anything?
Yes. Collecting donations, volunteer applications, or newsletter sign-ups all involve personal data, and most donation processors and email platforms require a linked privacy policy regardless of your tax status.
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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