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Privacy policy vs cookie policy

One explains personal data practices; the other explains cookies/storage — both must match reality.

Privacy policy

Describes categories of personal data, purposes, lawful bases, retention, rights, and contacts. Required in many jurisdictions when you process personal data.

Cookie policy

Lists cookie/storage types, purposes, durations, and vendors. It should match what a scan finds — not an outdated vendor PDF.

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PrivBeacon generates policy drafts from scan findings so your notices track the scripts you actually run.

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PrivBeacon provides automated privacy scans and document templates for informational purposes only. This is not legal advice. Consult qualified legal counsel before relying on generated policies or compliance scores for regulatory decisions.