A privacy policy is the document that tells users what personal data you collect, why you collect it, who you share it with, and what rights they have over it. For a Shopify App, getting it right matters: Shopify requires every app in the App Store to provide a privacy policy and to comply with its Protected Customer Data requirements for merchant and buyer data. This free privacy policy generator asks a few questions about your Shopify App and assembles a tailored document you can copy or download in seconds.
Why your Shopify App needs a privacy policy
Privacy laws such as the GDPR, the CCPA, and most app-store rules require a clear, accessible privacy policy before you collect any personal data.
Shopify requires every app in the App Store to provide a privacy policy and to comply with its Protected Customer Data requirements for merchant and buyer data.
What a Shopify App privacy policy should cover
A good privacy policy for a Shopify App is specific to how your product works. At a minimum, address:
- Merchant and buyer data accessed through the Shopify API
- How you handle Protected Customer Data and data minimization
- Mandatory GDPR/CCPA webhooks for data requests and erasure
- What information you collect and the purpose for each type
- The third-party services and processors you use
- How users can access, correct, or delete their data
- A contact address for privacy questions
How this generator works
PolicySmith builds your privacy 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 Shopify App, and link to it from your store listing or footer.
Frequently asked questions
What does Shopify require for app privacy policies?
Shopify app review requires a reachable privacy policy and adherence to Protected Customer Data rules, including implementing the customers/redact, shop/redact, and customers/data_request webhooks.
Is this privacy policy generator really free?
Yes. The generator runs entirely in your browser, requires no signup, and lets you copy or download the result as HTML or Markdown at no cost.
Is the generated privacy policy legally binding advice?
No. PolicySmith produces a solid starting template, not legal advice. For high-risk situations or specific regulatory questions, have a qualified lawyer review it.
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