Our free privacy policy checker analyzes your privacy policy document against international privacy regulations. Simply paste your policy or enter your website URL, and our tool will scan for compliance issues, missing required sections, and improvement opportunities.

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Paste your privacy policy below or enter your website URL to get an instant analysis

Benefits of Checking Your Privacy Policy

GDPR Compliance

Ensure your policy meets all General Data Protection Regulation requirements, including lawful basis, data subject rights, and cross-border transfer provisions.

CCPA/CPRA Ready

Verify compliance with California Consumer Privacy Act and California Privacy Rights Act, including opt-out mechanisms and deletion rights.

Risk Reduction

Identify gaps and vulnerabilities that could lead to regulatory fines or consumer complaints before they become legal issues.

Consumer Trust

A transparent, comprehensive privacy policy builds trust with customers and demonstrates your commitment to data protection.

How to Use the Privacy Policy Checker

Step 1: Enter Your Policy

Paste your existing privacy policy text into the analyzer, or enter your website URL if it's published online.
Step 2: Select Compliance Frameworks

Choose which regulations you want to check against: GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, or both. You can also add industry-specific requirements.
Step 3: Review Analysis Results

Get an instant breakdown of your policy with specific issues flagged, severity levels, and recommended fixes.
Step 4: Implement Recommendations

Use our detailed guidance to update your policy and close any compliance gaps identified in the analysis.

What the Analysis Includes

Required Sections

Checks for all mandatory disclosures including data collected, purposes, legal basis, retention periods, and third-party sharing.

User Rights

Verifies inclusion of data subject rights: access, rectification, erasure, portability, and objection.

Contact Information

Confirms presence of valid contact details for privacy inquiries and data protection officer information.

Cookie & Tracking

Reviews cookie disclosures, tracking technologies used, and opt-out mechanisms provided.

Children's Privacy

Checks for COPPA compliance and age-gating provisions for services directed to children.

International Transfers

Validates cross-border data transfer mechanisms and adequacy provisions for international users.

Important

Privacy regulations carry significant penalties. GDPR fines can reach €20 million or 4% of annual global revenue. CCPA violations cost $2,500 per inadvertent violation and $7,500 for intentional violations.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does the analysis take?

The analysis completes in under 30 seconds for most privacy policies. Large policies with extensive provisions may take slightly longer but rarely exceed one minute.

Does the tool store my privacy policy?

No, we do not store your privacy policy. All analysis is performed in real-time and the document is discarded immediately after analysis completes. Your data remains completely confidential.

What regulations does the checker support?

Currently supports GDPR (EU), UK GDPR, CCPA/CPRA (California), and CDPA (Virginia). Additional regulations including PIPEDA (Canada) and LGPD (Brazil) are coming soon.

Can I check multiple policies?

Yes, you can analyze unlimited policies. For businesses managing multiple properties, we offer bulk analysis capabilities in our premium plan.

Is the analysis legally binding?

The tool provides automated analysis and recommendations based on regulatory requirements. It does not constitute legal advice. For critical compliance needs, consult with a qualified privacy attorney.

Pre-Check Checklist

Before analyzing your policy, ensure you have the following information ready:

Current privacy policy document or URL
List of all data collected from users
Third-party services and vendors you share data with
Cookie and tracking technologies used
Countries where you operate or target users
Target audience age ranges

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