My evaluation of the TermsFeed free Privacy Policy generator. Sample policy generated here, using only the free options.
I. REGULATIONS ADDRESSED
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YES
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NO
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– COPPA (Children’s privacy)
– Cookies – Advertising
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– 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 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.
