Privacy Policy Generation for ChatGPT Apps: Compliance Guide
Creating a compliant privacy policy for your ChatGPT app isn't just a legal requirement—it's essential for user trust and OpenAI App Store approval. With privacy regulations spanning multiple jurisdictions (GDPR in Europe, CCPA in California, PIPEDA in Canada, LGPD in Brazil), generating accurate, comprehensive privacy policies can be complex and time-consuming.
This guide provides production-ready code for automated privacy policy generation, data mapping, cookie consent management, and multi-jurisdiction compliance. You'll learn how to create policies that satisfy regulatory requirements while remaining user-friendly and maintainable.
Whether you're building a fitness coaching app, restaurant reservation system, or e-commerce assistant, proper privacy documentation protects both your users and your business. Modern privacy policy generators can automatically detect your app's data collection practices, map processing activities, and generate jurisdiction-specific disclosures—all while maintaining legal accuracy and readability.
Learn how to automate privacy policy generation with template engines, implement cookie consent banners that satisfy GDPR requirements, create data mapping systems for transparency, and build version control for policy updates. These tools ensure your ChatGPT app remains compliant as privacy laws evolve.
Legal Requirements for ChatGPT App Privacy Policies
Privacy policies for ChatGPT apps must comply with multiple international privacy regulations, each with specific disclosure requirements and user rights protections.
GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) applies to any app processing personal data of EU residents. Key requirements include: legal basis for processing (consent, legitimate interest, contract), detailed data processing descriptions, third-party data sharing disclosures, data retention periods, user rights (access, rectification, erasure, portability, objection), and contact information for your Data Protection Officer (if applicable). GDPR penalties can reach €20 million or 4% of annual global turnover, making compliance critical.
CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act) and its successor CPRA require California businesses to disclose: categories of personal information collected, sources of personal information, business or commercial purposes for collection, categories of third parties with whom data is shared, and specific consumer rights (know, delete, opt-out of sale, non-discrimination). Unlike GDPR's consent-first approach, CCPA provides opt-out rights for data sales and sharing.
PIPEDA (Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act) governs Canadian privacy practices, requiring consent for collection, accountability for data protection, limited collection to stated purposes, limited use and disclosure, accuracy requirements, safeguards proportional to sensitivity, openness about policies, individual access to their data, and challenge mechanisms for compliance.
LGPD (Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados) is Brazil's comprehensive privacy law, similar to GDPR, requiring: legitimate legal bases for processing, data minimization, transparency, security measures, and extensive user rights. ChatGPT apps serving Brazilian users must provide Portuguese-language privacy policies and appoint local representatives for companies processing significant Brazilian data.
OpenAI-specific requirements add another layer: your privacy policy must disclose how your app handles conversation data, whether conversations are stored or analyzed, how user prompts are processed, integration with OpenAI's APIs, and data retention practices specific to ChatGPT interactions. OpenAI's review team explicitly checks privacy policy accuracy during app approval.
Multi-jurisdiction compliance requires detecting user location and displaying appropriate privacy notices. A fitness app collecting health data faces stricter requirements under GDPR's special category protections, while a simple weather app might have minimal compliance obligations. Understanding your app's data flows is the foundation of compliant policy generation.
Here's a comprehensive Privacy Policy Generator that handles multi-jurisdiction compliance:
// privacy-policy-generator.ts
interface DataProcessingActivity {
category: string;
purpose: string;
legalBasis: 'consent' | 'contract' | 'legitimate_interest' | 'legal_obligation';
retention: string;
thirdParties: string[];
dataTypes: string[];
specialCategory?: boolean; // GDPR Article 9 (health, biometric, etc.)
}
interface PolicyConfig {
appName: string;
appDescription: string;
companyName: string;
companyAddress: string;
dpoEmail?: string;
dataProcessingActivities: DataProcessingActivity[];
cookiesUsed: boolean;
analyticsProvider?: string;
jurisdiction: 'GDPR' | 'CCPA' | 'PIPEDA' | 'LGPD' | 'MULTI';
lastUpdated: Date;
}
export class PrivacyPolicyGenerator {
private config: PolicyConfig;
private templateEngine: TemplateEngine;
constructor(config: PolicyConfig) {
this.config = config;
this.templateEngine = new TemplateEngine();
}
public generatePolicy(): string {
const sections: string[] = [];
sections.push(this.generateIntroduction());
sections.push(this.generateDataCollection());
sections.push(this.generatePurposes());
sections.push(this.generateLegalBasis());
sections.push(this.generateThirdPartySharing());
sections.push(this.generateRetention());
sections.push(this.generateUserRights());
if (this.config.cookiesUsed) {
sections.push(this.generateCookiePolicy());
}
sections.push(this.generateSecurity());
sections.push(this.generateChildrenPrivacy());
sections.push(this.generateInternationalTransfers());
sections.push(this.generateContactInfo());
sections.push(this.generateUpdates());
return this.formatPolicy(sections);
}
private generateIntroduction(): string {
return `
# Privacy Policy for ${this.config.appName}
**Last Updated:** ${this.config.lastUpdated.toLocaleDateString()}
${this.config.companyName} ("we," "us," or "our") operates ${this.config.appName}, a ChatGPT application (the "App"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our App.
${this.config.appDescription}
By using ${this.config.appName}, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.
`;
}
private generateDataCollection(): string {
const dataTypes = new Set<string>();
this.config.dataProcessingActivities.forEach(activity => {
activity.dataTypes.forEach(type => dataTypes.add(type));
});
const typesList = Array.from(dataTypes).map(type => `- ${type}`).join('\n');
return `
## Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
${typesList}
### Information You Provide
When you interact with ${this.config.appName}, you may provide:
- Conversation content and prompts
- Account information (if registration is required)
- Feedback and support requests
### Automatically Collected Information
When you use our App, we automatically collect:
- Usage data (features used, interaction patterns)
- Device information (device type, operating system)
- Log data (timestamps, error reports)
${this.config.analyticsProvider ? `- Analytics data via ${this.config.analyticsProvider}` : ''}
`;
}
private generatePurposes(): string {
const purposes = this.config.dataProcessingActivities
.map(activity => `- **${activity.category}:** ${activity.purpose}`)
.join('\n');
return `
## How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
${purposes}
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
`;
}
private generateLegalBasis(): string {
if (this.config.jurisdiction !== 'GDPR' && this.config.jurisdiction !== 'MULTI') {
return '';
}
const basisMap: Record<string, string[]> = {
consent: [],
contract: [],
legitimate_interest: [],
legal_obligation: []
};
this.config.dataProcessingActivities.forEach(activity => {
basisMap[activity.legalBasis].push(activity.category);
});
let content = '\n## Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)\n\n';
if (basisMap.consent.length > 0) {
content += `**Consent:** ${basisMap.consent.join(', ')}\n\n`;
}
if (basisMap.contract.length > 0) {
content += `**Contract Performance:** ${basisMap.contract.join(', ')}\n\n`;
}
if (basisMap.legitimate_interest.length > 0) {
content += `**Legitimate Interest:** ${basisMap.legitimate_interest.join(', ')}\n\n`;
}
if (basisMap.legal_obligation.length > 0) {
content += `**Legal Obligation:** ${basisMap.legal_obligation.join(', ')}\n\n`;
}
return content;
}
private generateThirdPartySharing(): string {
const thirdParties = new Set<string>();
this.config.dataProcessingActivities.forEach(activity => {
activity.thirdParties.forEach(party => thirdParties.add(party));
});
if (thirdParties.size === 0) {
return '\n## Third-Party Sharing\n\nWe do not share your personal information with third parties.\n';
}
const partiesList = Array.from(thirdParties).map(party => `- ${party}`).join('\n');
return `
## Third-Party Sharing
We may share your information with the following third parties:
${partiesList}
These third parties are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.
`;
}
private generateRetention(): string {
const retentionPolicies = this.config.dataProcessingActivities
.map(activity => `- **${activity.category}:** ${activity.retention}`)
.join('\n');
return `
## Data Retention
We retain your information for the following periods:
${retentionPolicies}
After the retention period expires, we securely delete or anonymize your information.
`;
}
private generateUserRights(): string {
let rights = `
## Your Privacy Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
`;
if (this.config.jurisdiction === 'GDPR' || this.config.jurisdiction === 'MULTI') {
rights += `
### GDPR Rights (EU Residents)
- **Right to Access:** Request a copy of your personal data
- **Right to Rectification:** Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
- **Right to Erasure:** Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
- **Right to Restrict Processing:** Limit how we use your data
- **Right to Data Portability:** Receive your data in a machine-readable format
- **Right to Object:** Object to processing based on legitimate interest
- **Right to Withdraw Consent:** Withdraw consent at any time
`;
}
if (this.config.jurisdiction === 'CCPA' || this.config.jurisdiction === 'MULTI') {
rights += `
### CCPA Rights (California Residents)
- **Right to Know:** Request information about data collection and sharing
- **Right to Delete:** Request deletion of your personal information
- **Right to Opt-Out:** Opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell data)
- **Right to Non-Discrimination:** Equal service regardless of privacy choices
`;
}
rights += `
To exercise your rights, contact us at ${this.config.dpoEmail || 'privacy@' + this.config.companyName.toLowerCase().replace(/\s/g, '') + '.com'}.
`;
return rights;
}
private generateCookiePolicy(): string {
return `
## Cookies and Tracking Technologies
${this.config.appName} uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience.
### Types of Cookies Used
- **Essential Cookies:** Required for app functionality
- **Analytics Cookies:** Help us understand usage patterns
- **Preference Cookies:** Remember your settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling essential cookies may affect app functionality.
`;
}
private generateSecurity(): string {
return `
## Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information:
- Encryption in transit (TLS/SSL)
- Encryption at rest for sensitive data
- Access controls and authentication
- Regular security audits
- Incident response procedures
While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
`;
}
private generateChildrenPrivacy(): string {
return `
## Children's Privacy
${this.config.appName} is not intended for children under 13 (or 16 in the EU). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.
`;
}
private generateInternationalTransfers(): string {
if (this.config.jurisdiction !== 'GDPR' && this.config.jurisdiction !== 'MULTI') {
return '';
}
return `
## International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place:
- Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
- Adequacy decisions by the European Commission
- Binding Corporate Rules (where applicable)
`;
}
private generateContactInfo(): string {
return `
## Contact Information
For privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights:
**${this.config.companyName}**
${this.config.companyAddress}
Email: ${this.config.dpoEmail || 'privacy@' + this.config.companyName.toLowerCase().replace(/\s/g, '') + '.com'}
${this.config.dpoEmail ? `Data Protection Officer: ${this.config.dpoEmail}` : ''}
`;
}
private generateUpdates(): string {
return `
## Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes by:
- Updating the "Last Updated" date
- Sending an email notification (if you provided an email)
- Displaying a prominent notice in the App
Continued use of ${this.config.appName} after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
`;
}
private formatPolicy(sections: string[]): string {
return sections.join('\n---\n');
}
}
class TemplateEngine {
// Simplified template engine for demonstration
render(template: string, variables: Record<string, any>): string {
return template.replace(/\{\{(\w+)\}\}/g, (_, key) => variables[key] || '');
}
}
This generator creates legally compliant privacy policies tailored to your app's actual data practices, automatically adjusting sections based on jurisdiction and processing activities.
Data Mapping: Foundation of Accurate Privacy Policies
Creating an accurate privacy policy requires comprehensive data mapping—documenting every piece of personal information your ChatGPT app collects, processes, stores, and shares. Without accurate data mapping, your privacy policy becomes legal fiction, exposing you to regulatory penalties and user distrust.
Personal data inventory involves cataloging all data points: user identifiers (email, user ID, IP address), conversation data (prompts, responses, context), usage data (features accessed, timestamps, session duration), device data (browser type, operating system, screen resolution), and third-party data (OAuth tokens, social media profiles). For a fitness coaching app, this might include health metrics, workout history, dietary preferences, and biometric data—all requiring special category protections under GDPR Article 9.
Processing activities documentation maps data flows through your system. Record: collection points (signup form, conversation interface, API calls), processing operations (storage, analysis, aggregation, deletion), data recipients (internal systems, third-party services, subprocessors), and international transfers (cross-border data flows, safeguard mechanisms). A restaurant reservation app might collect dining preferences, share them with restaurant partners, and store historical bookings—each step requiring disclosure.
Third-party data sharing audit identifies all external services receiving user data: analytics platforms (Google Analytics, Mixpanel), hosting providers (AWS, GCP, Firebase), payment processors (Stripe, PayPal), email services (SendGrid, Mailchimp), AI services (OpenAI API for conversation processing), and advertising networks (if applicable). Each third party should have a Data Processing Agreement (DPA) ensuring GDPR compliance.
Automated data mapping tools scan your codebase for data collection points, analyze API calls to identify third-party sharing, track database schemas to document stored data, and monitor data flows to identify retention periods. This automation ensures your privacy policy stays synchronized with your actual data practices as your app evolves.
Here's a Data Mapper that automatically inventories personal data collection:
// data-mapper.ts
interface DataCollectionPoint {
location: string; // Code location (file, function)
dataType: string;
purpose: string;
isRequired: boolean;
isPII: boolean;
isSpecialCategory: boolean; // GDPR Article 9
}
interface ProcessingActivity {
id: string;
description: string;
dataTypes: string[];
purpose: string;
legalBasis: string;
recipients: string[];
retentionPeriod: string;
internationalTransfer: boolean;
safeguards?: string;
}
export class DataMapper {
private collectionPoints: Map<string, DataCollectionPoint> = new Map();
private processingActivities: Map<string, ProcessingActivity> = new Map();
private thirdPartyServices: Map<string, ThirdPartyService> = new Map();
public registerCollectionPoint(point: DataCollectionPoint): void {
const key = `${point.location}:${point.dataType}`;
this.collectionPoints.set(key, point);
}
public registerProcessingActivity(activity: ProcessingActivity): void {
this.processingActivities.set(activity.id, activity);
}
public registerThirdParty(service: ThirdPartyService): void {
this.thirdPartyServices.set(service.name, service);
}
public generateDataMap(): DataMap {
return {
personalDataInventory: this.generatePersonalDataInventory(),
processingActivities: Array.from(this.processingActivities.values()),
thirdPartyServices: Array.from(this.thirdPartyServices.values()),
dataFlows: this.generateDataFlows(),
riskAssessment: this.performRiskAssessment()
};
}
private generatePersonalDataInventory(): DataCategory[] {
const categories = new Map<string, DataCollectionPoint[]>();
this.collectionPoints.forEach(point => {
const category = this.categorizeData(point.dataType);
if (!categories.has(category)) {
categories.set(category, []);
}
categories.get(category)!.push(point);
});
return Array.from(categories.entries()).map(([category, points]) => ({
category,
dataPoints: points.map(p => ({
type: p.dataType,
purpose: p.purpose,
required: p.isRequired,
sensitivity: p.isSpecialCategory ? 'high' : p.isPII ? 'medium' : 'low'
})),
collectionMethods: points.map(p => p.location),
legalBasis: this.determineLegalBasis(points)
}));
}
private categorizeData(dataType: string): string {
const categories: Record<string, string[]> = {
'Identity Data': ['name', 'email', 'username', 'user_id'],
'Contact Data': ['email', 'phone', 'address'],
'Usage Data': ['session_id', 'timestamps', 'feature_usage', 'prompts'],
'Technical Data': ['ip_address', 'browser', 'device_type', 'os'],
'Health Data': ['fitness_metrics', 'biometric', 'medical_history'],
'Financial Data': ['payment_method', 'transaction_history'],
'Communication Data': ['conversation_history', 'support_messages']
};
for (const [category, types] of Object.entries(categories)) {
if (types.some(type => dataType.toLowerCase().includes(type))) {
return category;
}
}
return 'Other Data';
}
private determineLegalBasis(points: DataCollectionPoint[]): string {
const hasSpecialCategory = points.some(p => p.isSpecialCategory);
const allRequired = points.every(p => p.isRequired);
if (hasSpecialCategory) return 'explicit_consent';
if (allRequired) return 'contract';
return 'legitimate_interest';
}
private generateDataFlows(): DataFlow[] {
const flows: DataFlow[] = [];
this.processingActivities.forEach(activity => {
activity.recipients.forEach(recipient => {
flows.push({
source: 'User',
destination: recipient,
dataTypes: activity.dataTypes,
purpose: activity.purpose,
safeguards: activity.safeguards || 'TLS encryption'
});
});
});
return flows;
}
private performRiskAssessment(): RiskAssessment {
const risks: Risk[] = [];
// Check for special category data
const hasSpecialCategory = Array.from(this.collectionPoints.values())
.some(p => p.isSpecialCategory);
if (hasSpecialCategory) {
risks.push({
level: 'high',
description: 'Special category data (GDPR Article 9) collected',
mitigation: 'Explicit consent required, enhanced security measures'
});
}
// Check for international transfers
const hasInternationalTransfer = Array.from(this.processingActivities.values())
.some(a => a.internationalTransfer);
if (hasInternationalTransfer) {
risks.push({
level: 'medium',
description: 'International data transfers detected',
mitigation: 'Ensure SCCs or adequacy decisions in place'
});
}
// Check for third-party processors
if (this.thirdPartyServices.size > 5) {
risks.push({
level: 'medium',
description: 'High number of third-party processors',
mitigation: 'DPAs required for all processors, regular audits'
});
}
return {
overallRisk: this.calculateOverallRisk(risks),
risks,
recommendations: this.generateRecommendations(risks)
};
}
private calculateOverallRisk(risks: Risk[]): 'low' | 'medium' | 'high' {
if (risks.some(r => r.level === 'high')) return 'high';
if (risks.some(r => r.level === 'medium')) return 'medium';
return 'low';
}
private generateRecommendations(risks: Risk[]): string[] {
return risks.map(r => r.mitigation);
}
public exportForPrivacyPolicy(): PolicyDataExport {
const dataMap = this.generateDataMap();
return {
dataCategories: dataMap.personalDataInventory.map(cat => ({
category: cat.category,
types: cat.dataPoints.map(p => p.type),
purposes: [...new Set(cat.dataPoints.map(p => p.purpose))]
})),
thirdParties: dataMap.thirdPartyServices.map(service => ({
name: service.name,
purpose: service.purpose,
dataShared: service.dataAccess
})),
retentionPeriods: this.getRetentionPeriods(),
internationalTransfers: this.getInternationalTransfers()
};
}
private getRetentionPeriods(): Record<string, string> {
const periods: Record<string, string> = {};
this.processingActivities.forEach(activity => {
activity.dataTypes.forEach(type => {
periods[type] = activity.retentionPeriod;
});
});
return periods;
}
private getInternationalTransfers(): InternationalTransfer[] {
return Array.from(this.processingActivities.values())
.filter(a => a.internationalTransfer)
.map(a => ({
destination: a.recipients.join(', '),
safeguards: a.safeguards || 'Standard Contractual Clauses'
}));
}
}
interface ThirdPartyService {
name: string;
purpose: string;
dataAccess: string[];
hasDPA: boolean;
location: string;
}
interface DataMap {
personalDataInventory: DataCategory[];
processingActivities: ProcessingActivity[];
thirdPartyServices: ThirdPartyService[];
dataFlows: DataFlow[];
riskAssessment: RiskAssessment;
}
interface DataCategory {
category: string;
dataPoints: Array<{
type: string;
purpose: string;
required: boolean;
sensitivity: 'low' | 'medium' | 'high';
}>;
collectionMethods: string[];
legalBasis: string;
}
interface DataFlow {
source: string;
destination: string;
dataTypes: string[];
purpose: string;
safeguards: string;
}
interface RiskAssessment {
overallRisk: 'low' | 'medium' | 'high';
risks: Risk[];
recommendations: string[];
}
interface Risk {
level: 'low' | 'medium' | 'high';
description: string;
mitigation: string;
}
interface PolicyDataExport {
dataCategories: Array<{
category: string;
types: string[];
purposes: string[];
}>;
thirdParties: Array<{
name: string;
purpose: string;
dataShared: string[];
}>;
retentionPeriods: Record<string, string>;
internationalTransfers: InternationalTransfer[];
}
interface InternationalTransfer {
destination: string;
safeguards: string;
}
This data mapper provides the foundation for accurate privacy policy generation by documenting actual data practices rather than generic boilerplate language.
Essential Privacy Policy Components
Every compliant privacy policy contains specific sections mandated by privacy regulations. Understanding these components ensures your ChatGPT app's policy meets legal standards while remaining user-friendly.
Data collection disclosure explains what information you collect. Organize by: information users provide directly (account creation, conversation prompts, profile settings), information collected automatically (usage analytics, device information, IP addresses), and information from third parties (OAuth authentication, social media integrations). Be specific: instead of "we collect personal information," state "we collect your email address, conversation history from the past 30 days, and device type."
Purpose specification describes why you collect each data type. Link purposes to specific features: "We collect conversation history to provide context-aware responses and improve recommendation accuracy over time." GDPR requires purpose limitation—you cannot repurpose data without user consent. A fitness app collecting workout data for personalized coaching cannot later use that data for marketing without explicit consent.
Data sharing and disclosure lists all third parties receiving user data. Include: service providers (hosting, analytics, email), business partners (if you share data for joint offerings), legal requirements (law enforcement requests, regulatory compliance), and business transfers (mergers, acquisitions). Transparency builds trust: users deserve to know if their conversation data is shared with OpenAI's API, Google Analytics, or other services.
Data retention and deletion specifies how long you store user information and deletion procedures. Define retention periods tied to purposes: "Conversation history: 90 days after last interaction," "Account data: Until account deletion plus 30 days for backup recovery," "Analytics data: Aggregated and anonymized after 18 months." Implement automated deletion systems rather than manual processes to ensure compliance.
User rights and contact information explains how users can exercise privacy rights. Provide clear instructions: "To request data deletion, email privacy@yourapp.com with 'Delete My Data' in the subject line. We will process your request within 30 days." Include multiple contact methods: email, web form, postal address. If you have a Data Protection Officer (required for large-scale GDPR processing), list their contact details.
Updates and notifications describes how you communicate policy changes. Best practice: "We will email registered users 30 days before significant privacy policy changes take effect. Continued use after the effective date constitutes acceptance." Version your policies with dates and maintain an archive of previous versions for transparency.
Here's a Policy Template Engine for generating structured policy sections:
// policy-template-engine.ts
export class PolicyTemplateEngine {
private templates: Map<string, string> = new Map();
private variables: Map<string, any> = new Map();
constructor() {
this.initializeTemplates();
}
private initializeTemplates(): void {
this.templates.set('data_collection', `
## What Information We Collect
### Information You Provide
{{#each userProvidedData}}
- **{{this.category}}:** {{this.description}}
- Examples: {{this.examples}}
- Required: {{this.required}}
{{/each}}
### Automatically Collected Information
{{#each autoCollectedData}}
- **{{this.category}}:** {{this.description}}
{{/each}}
### Third-Party Information
{{#if hasThirdPartyData}}
{{#each thirdPartyData}}
- **{{this.source}}:** {{this.description}}
{{/each}}
{{else}}
We do not collect information from third-party sources.
{{/if}}
`);
this.templates.set('purposes', `
## How We Use Your Information
We use your information for the following purposes:
{{#each purposes}}
### {{this.title}}
{{this.description}}
**Data Used:** {{this.dataTypes}}
**Legal Basis:** {{this.legalBasis}}
{{#if this.retention}}**Retention:** {{this.retention}}{{/if}}
{{/each}}
We will not use your information for purposes incompatible with those disclosed here without obtaining your consent.
`);
this.templates.set('sharing', `
## When We Share Your Information
{{#if noSharing}}
We do not share your personal information with third parties.
{{else}}
We may share your information in the following circumstances:
{{#each sharingScenarios}}
### {{this.scenario}}
{{this.description}}
**Recipients:** {{this.recipients}}
**Purpose:** {{this.purpose}}
**Safeguards:** {{this.safeguards}}
{{/each}}
{{/if}}
`);
this.templates.set('retention', `
## How Long We Keep Your Information
{{#each retentionPolicies}}
- **{{this.category}}:** {{this.period}}
- Reason: {{this.reason}}
- Deletion Method: {{this.deletionMethod}}
{{/each}}
After the retention period, we securely delete your information or anonymize it for statistical purposes.
`);
this.templates.set('user_rights', `
## Your Privacy Rights
{{#if gdpr}}
### Rights Under GDPR (EU Residents)
You have the following rights under the General Data Protection Regulation:
1. **Right to Access:** Obtain a copy of your personal data
2. **Right to Rectification:** Correct inaccurate information
3. **Right to Erasure:** Request deletion ("right to be forgotten")
4. **Right to Restrict Processing:** Limit how we use your data
5. **Right to Data Portability:** Receive data in machine-readable format
6. **Right to Object:** Object to processing based on legitimate interest
7. **Right to Withdraw Consent:** Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise these rights, contact {{dpoEmail}}.
{{/if}}
{{#if ccpa}}
### Rights Under CCPA (California Residents)
California residents have the following rights:
1. **Right to Know:** Request details about data collection and sharing
2. **Right to Delete:** Request deletion of your personal information
3. **Right to Opt-Out:** Opt-out of sale of personal information
4. **Right to Non-Discrimination:** Equal service regardless of privacy choices
We do not sell personal information.
To submit a request, email {{privacyEmail}} or call {{phone}}.
{{/if}}
`);
}
public render(templateName: string, data: any): string {
const template = this.templates.get(templateName);
if (!template) {
throw new Error(`Template '${templateName}' not found`);
}
return this.processTemplate(template, data);
}
private processTemplate(template: string, data: any): string {
// Simple Handlebars-like template processing
let result = template;
// Process {{variable}}
result = result.replace(/\{\{(\w+)\}\}/g, (_, key) => {
return this.resolveVariable(key, data);
});
// Process {{#if condition}}...{{/if}}
result = result.replace(/\{\{#if (\w+)\}\}([\s\S]*?)\{\{\/if\}\}/g, (_, condition, content) => {
return data[condition] ? content : '';
});
// Process {{#each array}}...{{/each}}
result = result.replace(/\{\{#each (\w+)\}\}([\s\S]*?)\{\{\/each\}\}/g, (_, arrayName, content) => {
const array = data[arrayName];
if (!Array.isArray(array)) return '';
return array.map(item => {
return content.replace(/\{\{this\.(\w+)\}\}/g, (__, key) => item[key] || '');
}).join('\n');
});
return result;
}
private resolveVariable(key: string, data: any): string {
return data[key] || '';
}
public generateFullPolicy(config: FullPolicyConfig): string {
const sections: string[] = [];
sections.push(this.render('data_collection', {
userProvidedData: config.userProvidedData,
autoCollectedData: config.autoCollectedData,
hasThirdPartyData: config.thirdPartyData.length > 0,
thirdPartyData: config.thirdPartyData
}));
sections.push(this.render('purposes', {
purposes: config.purposes
}));
sections.push(this.render('sharing', {
noSharing: config.sharingScenarios.length === 0,
sharingScenarios: config.sharingScenarios
}));
sections.push(this.render('retention', {
retentionPolicies: config.retentionPolicies
}));
sections.push(this.render('user_rights', {
gdpr: config.jurisdiction === 'GDPR' || config.jurisdiction === 'MULTI',
ccpa: config.jurisdiction === 'CCPA' || config.jurisdiction === 'MULTI',
dpoEmail: config.dpoEmail,
privacyEmail: config.privacyEmail,
phone: config.phone
}));
return sections.join('\n\n---\n\n');
}
}
interface FullPolicyConfig {
userProvidedData: Array<{
category: string;
description: string;
examples: string;
required: string;
}>;
autoCollectedData: Array<{
category: string;
description: string;
}>;
thirdPartyData: Array<{
source: string;
description: string;
}>;
purposes: Array<{
title: string;
description: string;
dataTypes: string;
legalBasis: string;
retention?: string;
}>;
sharingScenarios: Array<{
scenario: string;
description: string;
recipients: string;
purpose: string;
safeguards: string;
}>;
retentionPolicies: Array<{
category: string;
period: string;
reason: string;
deletionMethod: string;
}>;
jurisdiction: 'GDPR' | 'CCPA' | 'MULTI';
dpoEmail: string;
privacyEmail: string;
phone: string;
}
This template engine ensures consistent, legally accurate privacy policy sections while allowing customization for your specific data practices.
Cookie Consent and Tracking Disclosure
Cookie consent and tracking technology disclosure are critical compliance requirements, particularly under GDPR's ePrivacy Directive and CCPA's opt-out requirements. ChatGPT apps using analytics, advertising, or preference cookies must implement proper consent mechanisms.
Cookie classification divides cookies into categories with different consent requirements. Essential cookies (strictly necessary for app functionality) don't require consent under GDPR—examples include session management, authentication tokens, load balancing. Preference cookies (remembering user settings) require consent—examples include language selection, theme preferences, dashboard layouts. Analytics cookies (measuring user behavior) require consent—examples include Google Analytics, Mixpanel, custom analytics. Advertising cookies (targeting and retargeting) require explicit consent—examples include Google Ads, Facebook Pixel.
GDPR cookie consent requires explicit, informed, freely given consent before setting non-essential cookies. This means: no pre-ticked boxes (consent must be opt-in, not opt-out), granular controls (users can accept/reject by category), easy withdrawal (one-click to revoke consent), and cookie walls are discouraged (access shouldn't be conditional on cookie acceptance except for truly essential cookies). Violation penalties can reach €20 million or 4% of annual revenue.
CCPA tracking disclosure takes a different approach: opt-out rather than opt-in. California businesses must disclose tracking technologies and provide a "Do Not Sell My Personal Information" link (even if you don't technically "sell" data, sharing for advertising purposes qualifies). Implement Global Privacy Control (GPC) signal recognition to automatically respect browser-level opt-out preferences.
Cookie banner implementation must be user-friendly and compliant. Best practices: display before any non-essential cookies load, provide clear category descriptions, remember consent choices, offer easy access to modify settings, and respect browser Do Not Track signals where applicable. Poor implementation undermines trust and invites regulatory scrutiny.
Here's a Cookie Consent Manager with GDPR and CCPA compliance:
// cookie-consent-manager.ts
type ConsentCategory = 'essential' | 'preferences' | 'analytics' | 'advertising';
interface CookieDefinition {
name: string;
category: ConsentCategory;
provider: string;
purpose: string;
expiry: string;
type: 'first-party' | 'third-party';
}
interface ConsentPreferences {
essential: boolean; // Always true
preferences: boolean;
analytics: boolean;
advertising: boolean;
timestamp: Date;
version: string;
}
export class CookieConsentManager {
private readonly CONSENT_COOKIE = 'user_consent_preferences';
private readonly CONSENT_VERSION = '1.0';
private cookies: Map<ConsentCategory, CookieDefinition[]> = new Map();
private consentPreferences: ConsentPreferences | null = null;
constructor() {
this.initializeCookieRegistry();
this.loadConsentPreferences();
this.respectGlobalPrivacyControl();
}
private initializeCookieRegistry(): void {
// Essential cookies
this.registerCookie({
name: 'session_id',
category: 'essential',
provider: 'MakeAIHQ',
purpose: 'Session management and authentication',
expiry: 'Session',
type: 'first-party'
});
this.registerCookie({
name: 'csrf_token',
category: 'essential',
provider: 'MakeAIHQ',
purpose: 'Security and CSRF protection',
expiry: 'Session',
type: 'first-party'
});
// Preference cookies
this.registerCookie({
name: 'theme_preference',
category: 'preferences',
provider: 'MakeAIHQ',
purpose: 'Remember dark/light mode selection',
expiry: '1 year',
type: 'first-party'
});
// Analytics cookies
this.registerCookie({
name: '_ga',
category: 'analytics',
provider: 'Google Analytics',
purpose: 'Distinguish unique users',
expiry: '2 years',
type: 'third-party'
});
this.registerCookie({
name: '_gid',
category: 'analytics',
provider: 'Google Analytics',
purpose: 'Distinguish unique users',
expiry: '24 hours',
type: 'third-party'
});
}
private registerCookie(cookie: CookieDefinition): void {
if (!this.cookies.has(cookie.category)) {
this.cookies.set(cookie.category, []);
}
this.cookies.get(cookie.category)!.push(cookie);
}
public showConsentBanner(): HTMLElement {
const banner = document.createElement('div');
banner.id = 'cookie-consent-banner';
banner.className = 'cookie-banner';
banner.innerHTML = `
<div class="cookie-banner-content">
<h3>We Value Your Privacy</h3>
<p>
We use cookies to enhance your experience, analyze site usage, and personalize content.
You can manage your preferences below.
</p>
<div class="cookie-categories">
<div class="cookie-category">
<label>
<input type="checkbox" id="consent-essential" checked disabled>
<strong>Essential Cookies</strong>
<span class="category-description">Required for site functionality</span>
</label>
</div>
<div class="cookie-category">
<label>
<input type="checkbox" id="consent-preferences">
<strong>Preference Cookies</strong>
<span class="category-description">Remember your settings</span>
</label>
</div>
<div class="cookie-category">
<label>
<input type="checkbox" id="consent-analytics">
<strong>Analytics Cookies</strong>
<span class="category-description">Help us improve our service</span>
</label>
</div>
</div>
<div class="cookie-actions">
<button id="cookie-accept-all" class="btn-primary">Accept All</button>
<button id="cookie-accept-selected" class="btn-secondary">Accept Selected</button>
<button id="cookie-reject-all" class="btn-text">Reject Non-Essential</button>
<a href="/privacy#cookies" target="_blank">Learn More</a>
</div>
</div>
`;
this.attachEventListeners(banner);
return banner;
}
private attachEventListeners(banner: HTMLElement): void {
banner.querySelector('#cookie-accept-all')?.addEventListener('click', () => {
this.saveConsent({
essential: true,
preferences: true,
analytics: true,
advertising: true,
timestamp: new Date(),
version: this.CONSENT_VERSION
});
this.removeBanner();
this.loadCookies();
});
banner.querySelector('#cookie-accept-selected')?.addEventListener('click', () => {
this.saveConsent({
essential: true,
preferences: (banner.querySelector('#consent-preferences') as HTMLInputElement).checked,
analytics: (banner.querySelector('#consent-analytics') as HTMLInputElement).checked,
advertising: false,
timestamp: new Date(),
version: this.CONSENT_VERSION
});
this.removeBanner();
this.loadCookies();
});
banner.querySelector('#cookie-reject-all')?.addEventListener('click', () => {
this.saveConsent({
essential: true,
preferences: false,
analytics: false,
advertising: false,
timestamp: new Date(),
version: this.CONSENT_VERSION
});
this.removeBanner();
this.loadCookies();
});
}
private saveConsent(preferences: ConsentPreferences): void {
this.consentPreferences = preferences;
document.cookie = `${this.CONSENT_COOKIE}=${JSON.stringify(preferences)}; max-age=31536000; path=/; SameSite=Strict`;
// Fire consent event for analytics integration
window.dispatchEvent(new CustomEvent('cookieConsentUpdated', { detail: preferences }));
}
private loadConsentPreferences(): void {
const cookie = document.cookie
.split('; ')
.find(row => row.startsWith(`${this.CONSENT_COOKIE}=`));
if (cookie) {
try {
this.consentPreferences = JSON.parse(cookie.split('=')[1]);
} catch (e) {
this.consentPreferences = null;
}
}
}
private respectGlobalPrivacyControl(): void {
// Respect GPC signal (CCPA requirement)
if (navigator.globalPrivacyControl) {
this.saveConsent({
essential: true,
preferences: false,
analytics: false,
advertising: false,
timestamp: new Date(),
version: this.CONSENT_VERSION
});
}
}
public hasConsent(category: ConsentCategory): boolean {
if (!this.consentPreferences) return false;
if (category === 'essential') return true;
return this.consentPreferences[category] || false;
}
private loadCookies(): void {
// Load analytics if consented
if (this.hasConsent('analytics')) {
this.loadGoogleAnalytics();
}
// Load preferences if consented
if (this.hasConsent('preferences')) {
this.loadPreferenceCookies();
}
}
private loadGoogleAnalytics(): void {
const script = document.createElement('script');
script.src = 'https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=GA_MEASUREMENT_ID';
script.async = true;
document.head.appendChild(script);
window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || [];
function gtag(...args: any[]) { window.dataLayer.push(args); }
gtag('js', new Date());
gtag('config', 'GA_MEASUREMENT_ID', { anonymize_ip: true });
}
private loadPreferenceCookies(): void {
// Apply saved preferences
const theme = this.getCookie('theme_preference');
if (theme) {
document.body.classList.add(theme);
}
}
private getCookie(name: string): string | null {
const cookie = document.cookie
.split('; ')
.find(row => row.startsWith(`${name}=`));
return cookie ? cookie.split('=')[1] : null;
}
private removeBanner(): void {
document.getElementById('cookie-consent-banner')?.remove();
}
public showPreferencesModal(): HTMLElement {
const modal = document.createElement('div');
modal.className = 'cookie-preferences-modal';
const categories = ['essential', 'preferences', 'analytics', 'advertising'] as ConsentCategory[];
const categoryHTML = categories.map(category => {
const cookies = this.cookies.get(category) || [];
const cookieList = cookies.map(c => `
<li>
<strong>${c.name}</strong> (${c.provider})
<br>Purpose: ${c.purpose}
<br>Expiry: ${c.expiry}
</li>
`).join('');
return `
<div class="preference-category">
<h4>${category.charAt(0).toUpperCase() + category.slice(1)} Cookies</h4>
<ul>${cookieList}</ul>
</div>
`;
}).join('');
modal.innerHTML = `
<div class="modal-content">
<h2>Cookie Preferences</h2>
${categoryHTML}
<button id="close-preferences">Close</button>
</div>
`;
modal.querySelector('#close-preferences')?.addEventListener('click', () => {
modal.remove();
});
return modal;
}
public getCookieDeclaration(): string {
let declaration = '# Cookie Declaration\n\n';
const categories = ['essential', 'preferences', 'analytics', 'advertising'] as ConsentCategory[];
categories.forEach(category => {
const cookies = this.cookies.get(category) || [];
if (cookies.length === 0) return;
declaration += `## ${category.charAt(0).toUpperCase() + category.slice(1)} Cookies\n\n`;
declaration += '| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Expiry | Type |\n';
declaration += '|-------------|----------|---------|--------|------|\n';
cookies.forEach(cookie => {
declaration += `| ${cookie.name} | ${cookie.provider} | ${cookie.purpose} | ${cookie.expiry} | ${cookie.type} |\n`;
});
declaration += '\n';
});
return declaration;
}
}
// TypeScript declarations
declare global {
interface Navigator {
globalPrivacyControl?: boolean;
}
interface Window {
dataLayer: any[];
}
}
This cookie consent manager handles GDPR granular consent, CCPA Global Privacy Control, and provides transparency through detailed cookie declarations.
Automated Privacy Policy Generation
Manually maintaining privacy policies across multiple jurisdictions is error-prone and time-consuming. Automated generation ensures your policies stay synchronized with actual data practices while reducing legal risk.
Template-based generation uses structured data about your app's data practices to populate pre-written, legally-reviewed templates. This approach ensures consistency, reduces human error, and allows for rapid updates when regulations change. Define your data flows once, generate policies for all jurisdictions automatically.
Dynamic customization adapts policies based on user location. A visitor from Germany sees GDPR-specific sections (legal basis, DPO contact, SCCs for international transfers), while a California visitor sees CCPA sections (categories of personal information, right to know, right to delete, opt-out mechanisms). Serve the right policy to the right user automatically.
Legal review integration ensures automated policies remain legally sound. While templates handle structure and standard language, have legal counsel review: industry-specific requirements (health apps need HIPAA disclosures, financial apps need GLBA), special data categories (biometric, health, children's data), and novel data practices (AI-generated content, real-time personalization). Automation handles repetition; lawyers handle nuance.
Version control and archiving maintains historical policy versions for compliance. Regulations like GDPR require demonstrating compliance over time—archived policies prove what users agreed to when they signed up. Implement: automatic archiving on policy updates, version comparison tools, user notification workflows, and consent re-collection when material changes occur.
Here's a Jurisdiction Detector that serves appropriate privacy policies:
// jurisdiction-detector.ts
interface JurisdictionRules {
jurisdiction: string;
regulations: string[];
requiredSections: string[];
userRights: string[];
consentType: 'opt-in' | 'opt-out' | 'hybrid';
}
export class JurisdictionDetector {
private jurisdictionMap: Map<string, JurisdictionRules> = new Map();
constructor() {
this.initializeJurisdictions();
}
private initializeJurisdictions(): void {
this.jurisdictionMap.set('EU', {
jurisdiction: 'European Union',
regulations: ['GDPR', 'ePrivacy Directive'],
requiredSections: [
'Legal basis for processing',
'Data Protection Officer contact',
'International transfer safeguards',
'Right to lodge complaint with supervisory authority'
],
userRights: [
'Right to access',
'Right to rectification',
'Right to erasure',
'Right to restrict processing',
'Right to data portability',
'Right to object',
'Right to withdraw consent'
],
consentType: 'opt-in'
});
this.jurisdictionMap.set('US-CA', {
jurisdiction: 'California, United States',
regulations: ['CCPA', 'CPRA'],
requiredSections: [
'Categories of personal information',
'Categories of sources',
'Business purposes for collection',
'Categories of third parties',
'Do Not Sell link'
],
userRights: [
'Right to know',
'Right to delete',
'Right to opt-out of sale',
'Right to non-discrimination',
'Right to correct',
'Right to limit use of sensitive information'
],
consentType: 'opt-out'
});
this.jurisdictionMap.set('CA', {
jurisdiction: 'Canada',
regulations: ['PIPEDA'],
requiredSections: [
'Consent requirements',
'Accountability statement',
'Purpose specification',
'Access procedures'
],
userRights: [
'Right to access',
'Right to challenge accuracy',
'Right to withdraw consent',
'Right to file complaint with Privacy Commissioner'
],
consentType: 'opt-in'
});
this.jurisdictionMap.set('BR', {
jurisdiction: 'Brazil',
regulations: ['LGPD'],
requiredSections: [
'Legal basis for processing',
'Data controller contact',
'International transfer safeguards',
'ANPD complaint procedures'
],
userRights: [
'Right to access',
'Right to correction',
'Right to deletion',
'Right to portability',
'Right to information about sharing',
'Right to object'
],
consentType: 'opt-in'
});
}
public async detectJurisdiction(ipAddress?: string): Promise<JurisdictionRules> {
// Use IP geolocation to detect user location
const location = await this.getLocationFromIP(ipAddress);
if (this.isEUCountry(location.country)) {
return this.jurisdictionMap.get('EU')!;
}
if (location.country === 'US' && location.region === 'CA') {
return this.jurisdictionMap.get('US-CA')!;
}
if (location.country === 'CA') {
return this.jurisdictionMap.get('CA')!;
}
if (location.country === 'BR') {
return this.jurisdictionMap.get('BR')!;
}
// Default to most protective (GDPR)
return this.jurisdictionMap.get('EU')!;
}
private async getLocationFromIP(ipAddress?: string): Promise<{ country: string; region: string }> {
// In production, use a geolocation service (MaxMind, IP2Location, etc.)
// This is a simplified example
try {
const ip = ipAddress || await this.getClientIP();
const response = await fetch(`https://ipapi.co/${ip}/json/`);
const data = await response.json();
return {
country: data.country_code,
region: data.region_code
};
} catch (error) {
// Default to GDPR (most protective)
return { country: 'DE', region: '' };
}
}
private async getClientIP(): Promise<string> {
// Server-side: use request headers
// Client-side: use STUN/ICE candidates or geolocation API
return '0.0.0.0';
}
private isEUCountry(countryCode: string): boolean {
const euCountries = [
'AT', 'BE', 'BG', 'HR', 'CY', 'CZ', 'DK', 'EE', 'FI', 'FR',
'DE', 'GR', 'HU', 'IE', 'IT', 'LV', 'LT', 'LU', 'MT', 'NL',
'PL', 'PT', 'RO', 'SK', 'SI', 'ES', 'SE'
];
return euCountries.includes(countryCode);
}
public generateJurisdictionSpecificPolicy(
basePolicy: string,
jurisdiction: JurisdictionRules
): string {
let policy = basePolicy;
// Add jurisdiction-specific header
policy = `# Privacy Policy (${jurisdiction.jurisdiction})\n\n` +
`This policy complies with: ${jurisdiction.regulations.join(', ')}\n\n` +
policy;
// Add required sections
const sectionsText = jurisdiction.requiredSections
.map(section => `- ${section}`)
.join('\n');
policy += `\n\n## Required Disclosures\n\n${sectionsText}\n`;
// Add user rights
const rightsText = jurisdiction.userRights
.map(right => `- ${right}`)
.join('\n');
policy += `\n\n## Your Privacy Rights\n\n${rightsText}\n`;
// Add consent type disclosure
const consentText = jurisdiction.consentType === 'opt-in'
? 'We will obtain your explicit consent before collecting personal information.'
: 'You have the right to opt-out of certain data collection and sharing practices.';
policy += `\n\n## Consent\n\n${consentText}\n`;
return policy;
}
}
This jurisdiction detector automatically serves compliant policies based on user location, ensuring global compliance with minimal manual intervention.
Here's a Version Manager for privacy policy updates:
// version-manager.ts
interface PolicyVersion {
version: string;
effectiveDate: Date;
content: string;
changesSummary: string;
materialChange: boolean;
notificationSent: boolean;
}
export class PolicyVersionManager {
private versions: Map<string, PolicyVersion> = new Map();
private currentVersion: string = '1.0';
public createNewVersion(
content: string,
changesSummary: string,
materialChange: boolean
): PolicyVersion {
const version = this.incrementVersion(this.currentVersion);
const effectiveDate = new Date();
effectiveDate.setDate(effectiveDate.getDate() + 30); // 30-day notice period
const newVersion: PolicyVersion = {
version,
effectiveDate,
content,
changesSummary,
materialChange,
notificationSent: false
};
this.versions.set(version, newVersion);
this.currentVersion = version;
if (materialChange) {
this.scheduleNotifications(newVersion);
}
return newVersion;
}
private incrementVersion(current: string): string {
const [major, minor] = current.split('.').map(Number);
return `${major}.${minor + 1}`;
}
public getCurrentPolicy(): PolicyVersion {
return this.versions.get(this.currentVersion)!;
}
public getPolicyAtDate(date: Date): PolicyVersion | null {
const applicable = Array.from(this.versions.values())
.filter(v => v.effectiveDate <= date)
.sort((a, b) => b.effectiveDate.getTime() - a.effectiveDate.getTime());
return applicable[0] || null;
}
public compareVersions(v1: string, v2: string): VersionComparison {
const version1 = this.versions.get(v1);
const version2 = this.versions.get(v2);
if (!version1 || !version2) {
throw new Error('Version not found');
}
return {
addedSections: this.findAddedSections(version1.content, version2.content),
removedSections: this.findRemovedSections(version1.content, version2.content),
modifiedSections: this.findModifiedSections(version1.content, version2.content),
summary: version2.changesSummary
};
}
private findAddedSections(oldContent: string, newContent: string): string[] {
const oldSections = this.extractSections(oldContent);
const newSections = this.extractSections(newContent);
return newSections.filter(s => !oldSections.includes(s));
}
private findRemovedSections(oldContent: string, newContent: string): string[] {
const oldSections = this.extractSections(oldContent);
const newSections = this.extractSections(newContent);
return oldSections.filter(s => !newSections.includes(s));
}
private findModifiedSections(oldContent: string, newContent: string): string[] {
// Simplified diff detection
return [];
}
private extractSections(content: string): string[] {
const sections = content.match(/^##\s+(.+)$/gm) || [];
return sections.map(s => s.replace(/^##\s+/, ''));
}
private async scheduleNotifications(version: PolicyVersion): Promise<void> {
// Schedule email notifications to users
const notificationDate = new Date();
notificationDate.setDate(version.effectiveDate.getDate() - 30);
console.log(`Scheduling privacy policy update notifications for ${notificationDate}`);
// In production, integrate with email service
// await emailService.scheduleNotification({
// template: 'privacy-policy-update',
// scheduledFor: notificationDate,
// data: {
// version: version.version,
// effectiveDate: version.effectiveDate,
// summary: version.changesSummary
// }
// });
this.versions.get(version.version)!.notificationSent = true;
}
public archiveVersion(version: string): void {
const policy = this.versions.get(version);
if (!policy) throw new Error('Version not found');
// Archive to permanent storage
this.saveToArchive(policy);
}
private saveToArchive(policy: PolicyVersion): void {
// In production, save to database or cloud storage
const archivePath = `/archives/privacy-policy-${policy.version}.md`;
console.log(`Archiving policy version ${policy.version} to ${archivePath}`);
}
public generateChangeNotification(version: string): string {
const policy = this.versions.get(version);
if (!policy) throw new Error('Version not found');
return `
# Privacy Policy Update Notification
We're updating our Privacy Policy effective ${policy.effectiveDate.toLocaleDateString()}.
## What's Changing
${policy.changesSummary}
${policy.materialChange ? `
## Action Required
These changes are material and may affect how we process your data. Please review the updated policy and confirm your consent.
Review Updated Policy
Confirm Consent
` : `
## No Action Required
These are minor clarifications that don't affect your rights or our data practices.
View Updated Policy
`}
## Questions?
Contact our privacy team at privacy@makeaihq.com
---
Sent: ${new Date().toLocaleDateString()}
Version: ${version}
`;
}
}
interface VersionComparison {
addedSections: string[];
removedSections: string[];
modifiedSections: string[];
summary: string;
}
This version manager handles policy updates, user notifications, and compliance documentation automatically.
Conclusion: Building Trust Through Privacy Compliance
Privacy policy generation for ChatGPT apps isn't just about legal compliance—it's about building user trust in an era of heightened privacy awareness. Automated privacy policy generation ensures your disclosures stay synchronized with actual data practices, reducing legal risk while demonstrating transparency.
The tools and techniques in this guide—privacy policy generators, data mapping systems, cookie consent managers, jurisdiction detectors, and version managers—provide everything you need to create, maintain, and update compliant privacy policies across multiple jurisdictions.
Ready to generate compliant privacy policies for your ChatGPT app? Try MakeAIHQ's Privacy Policy Generator with automated GDPR, CCPA, and multi-jurisdiction compliance built-in.
MakeAIHQ's no-code platform includes: automated privacy policy generation from data mappings, cookie consent management with GDPR/CCPA compliance, jurisdiction-specific policy variants, version control and user notifications, and data mapping tools that audit your app's data flows. Build ChatGPT apps with enterprise-grade privacy compliance—no legal team required.
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