Free Privacy Policy Generator Reviewed: TermsFeed

My evaluation of the TermsFeed free Privacy Policy generator. Sample policy generated here, using only the free options.

I.                   REGULATIONS ADDRESSED

YES	NO
- COPPA (Children’s privacy) - Cookies - Advertising	-  GDPR (EU users) -  CCPA (California users) -  CalOPPA (DoNotTrack disclosure) -  Direct marketing

II.                LOOK AND FEEL:

·         Preview without having to fill in fields or give email? No. Must fill in fields and give email. 

·         Formats offered:

o    DOCX

o    HTML
o    PDF 

o    Copy text to clipboard

o    They’ll host unique URL with your generated PP

·         Allowed to host PP on your own platform?  Yes

·         PP includes the generator author's links/acknowledgements? No

·         Excessive ads/popups? No

III.             CONTENT:

·         Claim to be written by a lawyer? No

·         Appears professionally-written?  Yes

·         Plain English or legalese? Balanced

·         Explanations/instructions/help/hints?  No

·         Level of customization? None – LOW– Adequate – Too Much. Must pay for legally required provisions.

·         Right to modify at any time? Yes

·         Can be used for both website and app? No, website only. Must pay to add app.

·         Addresses cases of selling of PI? No

·         Newsletter option? No

·         Security issues disclaimer? Yes

·         Effective Date? Yes

·         Contact Us field?  Yes

IV.              VERDICT: 2/10

The free version is inadequate. Does not address the most important privacy regulations.