Illinois · Standard edition

Illinois Privacy Policy Template

Create a Illinois privacy policy online for a website or app. The Standard policy covers the information collected, how it is used and shared, cookies, international transfers, retention, security and breach notification, privacy rights requests, Illinois privacy law, children's privacy under COPPA, and marketing emails under CAN-SPAM.

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Illinois rules built into this template

  • Illinois privacy law: Illinois does not have a comprehensive consumer privacy law, but a business that collects biometric identifiers must first give written notice, obtain a written release, and publish a retention and destruction policy under the Biometric Information Privacy Act (740 ILCS 14/15).
  • Data breaches: businesses must notify affected Illinois residents of a security breach involving their personal information (815 ILCS 530).
  • Children: a site directed to children under 13, or that knowingly collects their data, must follow the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act, including the amended COPPA Rule in effect since 2025.

What the Privacy Policy includes

  1. Introduction
  2. Information We Collect
  3. How We Use Information
  4. How We Share Information
  5. Cookies and Tracking
  6. International Transfers
  7. Data Retention
  8. Data Security
  9. Your Privacy Rights
  10. State Privacy Rights
  11. Children's Privacy
  12. Marketing Communications
  13. Changes to This Policy
  14. Contact Us
  15. Governing Law

Frequently asked questions

Does a website need a privacy policy in Illinois?
In practice, yes. Illinois websites that collect personal information from California residents must post one under California law, many state privacy laws require one, and app stores, payment processors, and advertising platforms require a privacy policy.
Does Illinois have a consumer privacy law?
Illinois does not have a comprehensive consumer privacy law, but a business that collects biometric identifiers must first give written notice, obtain a written release, and publish a retention and destruction policy under the Biometric Information Privacy Act (740 ILCS 14/15).
What is the difference between the Standard and Professional Privacy Policy?
The Standard edition is a complete, state-aware Privacy Policy for common situations. The Professional edition adds longer clause coverage, schedules, and optional modules for more complex matters. You can preview either edition free before you pay.

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