TLDR: Free cookie policy generator that creates GDPR and CCPA-compliant documentation based on your actual cookie scan results. Auto-populated, legally accurate, and keeps itself updated as your site changes.
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A tool that generates legally compliant cookie policies based on automated website scans. Instead of generic templates, it creates accurate documentation that reflects the actual cookies on your site, updates when your cookie inventory changes, and meets GDPR, CCPA, and other regulatory requirements for disclosure.
Summary by Claude AI
The Policy That Became Evidence
Illustrative scenario: a composite example, not a specific reported case.
A German company was audited by their state DPA. The regulator compared the company's cookie policy against an automated scan of their website. The policy listed 8 cookies. The scan found 34.
The discrepancy wasn't just embarrassing—it was evidence of inadequate documentation. The company's "compliance" was a fiction. Their €85,000 fine specifically cited the gap between documented and actual cookies.
Generic templates don't know what's on your website. And regulators check.
Why Generic Cookie Policies Fail
Template Mismatch
Template cookie policies list common cookies:
- "We use Google Analytics..."
- "Facebook Pixel helps us..."
But your site might have Hotjar, LinkedIn, Criteo, and 12 other services. The template doesn't mention them. Your policy is instantly incomplete.
Static Documents
You wrote your cookie policy 18 months ago. Since then:
- Marketing added TikTok Pixel
- Development integrated a new chat widget
- The CRM switched analytics providers
- Someone installed A/B testing tools
Your policy reflects none of these changes.
Legal Updates
GDPR requires cookie policies to be:
- Complete (all cookies disclosed)
- Accurate (purposes correctly described)
- Current (reflecting actual practices)
- Clear (understandable to average users)
Templates optimize for looking good, not being accurate.
How the Cookie Policy Generator Works
Step 1: Scan Your Website
Enter your URL. The tool:
- Loads your pages in a browser environment
- Records every cookie set
- Identifies cookie sources and purposes
- Categorizes by function (essential, analytics, marketing, etc.)
Step 2: Enrich Cookie Data
For each detected cookie:
- Match against database of 50,000+ known cookies
- Identify provider and purpose
- Determine default duration
- Classify by regulation category
Unknown cookies are flagged for manual classification.
Step 3: Generate Policy
The generator creates:
- Cookie policy matching your actual inventory
- Category-by-category breakdown
- Duration and purpose disclosure
- Third-party provider information
- User rights and control options
Step 4: Export and Embed
Get your policy as:
- HTML (for direct website embedding)
- Markdown (for CMS integration)
- PDF (for documentation)
- JSON (for programmatic use)
Or use the auto-updating embed that stays current.
Generated Policy Structure
Section 1: Introduction
Explains what cookies are and why the policy exists. Compliant boilerplate customized with your site name.
Section 2: Types of Cookies Used
Categories based on your scan:
Essential Cookies (X cookies) Required for basic site function. Cannot be disabled.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| session_id | User session management | Session | First-party |
| csrf_token | Security protection | Session | First-party |
Analytics Cookies (X cookies) Help understand how visitors use the site.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics visitor ID | 2 years | |
| _gid | Google Analytics session ID | 24 hours |
Marketing Cookies (X cookies) Used for advertising and remarketing.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Facebook Pixel | 90 days | Meta |
| IDE | Google Ads remarketing | 1 year |
Section 3: Third-Party Cookies
Detailed disclosure of external services.
Section 4: Managing Your Preferences
How to change consent, including:
- Consent banner re-access
- Browser settings
- Opt-out links for major providers
Section 5: Cookie Policy Updates
Last updated date and change notification process.
Section 6: Contact Information
DPO or privacy contact details.
Auto-Updating Cookie Declaration
The most powerful feature: a declaration that updates itself.
Embed Code
<div id="olc-cookie-declaration"
data-domain-id="YOUR_DOMAIN_ID"
data-language="en">
</div>
<script src="https://cdn.getcookies.co/cookie-declaration/v1/cookie-declaration.min.js" async></script>
How It Works
- Script loads on your privacy policy page
- Fetches current cookie inventory from GetCookies API
- Renders formatted table of all detected cookies
- Updates automatically when scans detect changes
Benefits
- Always accurate: Reflects latest scan results
- Zero maintenance: No manual updates needed
- Regulatory alignment: Disclosure matches reality
- Audit-ready: Historical version tracking available
Comparison: Template vs Generated
| Aspect | Generic Template | Generated Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Cookie list | Generic examples | Your actual cookies |
| Accuracy | Approximate | Precise |
| Currency | Static | Auto-updating |
| Providers | Common ones only | All detected |
| Purposes | Generic descriptions | Specific to each cookie |
| Compliance | Questionable | Documented |
Real Example Output
Input: E-commerce site scanned
Cookies Detected: 28
Generated Policy Excerpt:
Marketing Cookies (12)
We use marketing cookies to deliver relevant advertising and measure campaign effectiveness.
Cookie Purpose Duration Provider _fbp Facebook Pixel tracking 90 days Meta Platforms _gcl_au Google Ads conversion linking 90 days IDE DoubleClick remarketing 13 months fr Facebook advertising delivery 90 days Meta Platforms _pin_unauth Pinterest user identification 365 days li_fat_id LinkedIn advertising 30 days MUID Microsoft Advertising 13 months Microsoft _tt_enable_cookie TikTok Pixel 13 months TikTok These cookies require your consent. You can manage your preferences using our cookie settings.
This level of detail would take hours to compile manually—and would be outdated within months.
Multi-Language Support
The generator produces policies in 40+ languages:
- English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese
- Dutch, Danish, Swedish, Norwegian, Finnish
- Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Romanian, Bulgarian
- Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Simplified/Traditional)
- Arabic, Hebrew (with RTL support)
- And more...
Essential for multi-market compliance.
Integration Options
Standalone Page
Host the generated HTML on /cookie-policy or similar URL.
CMS Integration
Export markdown and paste into:
- WordPress pages
- Webflow rich text
- Contentful entries
- Any CMS with HTML support
Dynamic Embed
Use the embed script for:
- Real-time accuracy
- Automatic language detection
- Consistent styling with your site
Regulatory Requirements Met
GDPR (EU)
- ✅ Complete cookie disclosure
- ✅ Purpose specification
- ✅ Duration disclosure
- ✅ Third-party identification
- ✅ Rights information
CCPA (California)
- ✅ Categories of data collected
- ✅ Business purposes
- ✅ Third-party disclosures
- ✅ Opt-out rights
ePrivacy Directive
- ✅ Prior information before cookie placement
- ✅ Clear explanation of storage purpose
Getting Started
Free Version
- Go to getcookies.co/tools/cookie-policy-generator
- Enter your URL
- Wait for scan (30-60 seconds)
- Download generated policy
Full Version (with GetCookies account)
- Auto-updating declaration embed
- Multi-page scanning
- Historical version tracking
- Custom branding options
- Scheduled regeneration
Stop Guessing, Start Documenting
Your cookie policy should reflect reality. Generic templates are legal theater—they look compliant without being compliant.
The generator creates documentation that matches what your website actually does. When a regulator scans your site and reads your policy, they'll match.
That's the difference between compliance theater and actual compliance.