How to Install ShareThis’ Privacy Policy Generator

The privacy policy generator helps you protect your business and comply with data regulations. A privacy policy is an important legal document that explains how your website collects, handles, and processes personal data.

You can learn more about ShareThis Website tools, here.

Why should you use ShareThis’ Privacy Policy Generator?

  • Customizable: We help you build a comprehensive Privacy Policy that is tailored to the needs of your business.
  • Downloadable: You can easily save and host your customized privacy policy on your website.
  • Third-Party Apps: Helps you comply with third-party services such as AdSense and Google Analytics.
  • Dynamic Updates: It automatically updates your policy whenever you change preferences in the Platform.

How can I Install ShareThis Privacy Policy Generator?

In order for the Privacy Policy Generator to work on your HTML website, please follow the steps below to add your unique ShareThis code to the <head> section of your website: 

  1. Log in or sign up to the ShareThis Platform.
  2. Add your domain.
  3. Copy your unique ShareThis installation script.
    • You can find it in Step 1 of any App page (e.g., Inline Share Buttons, Sticky Share Buttons, Follow Buttons).
    • Or, you can find the same script in Settings → Setup inside the Platform.
  4. Paste the script into your website’s <head> section, then save and publish your changes.
  5. In the Apps section, select Privacy Policy Generator and select Enable tool. 
  6. Then, you’ll be prompted to enter information about your website, including the name of your company, the date when you want the privacy policy to begin, what type of information you collect about users, whether your company shares information with third parties (such as ShareThis, if you use ShareThis buttons on your website), and more.
  7. Once you’ve finished entering the information, click on finish.
  8. To install the Privacy Policy on your website you have two options:

Using a script and placement code

Using this method, modifications made to your Privacy Policy on the Platform will be reflected automatically, meaning the content will be dynamic.

  1. Click on Install now to get your personalized header code and copy it to the <head> of your website.
  2. Then, copy the placement code below and paste it wherever you want the ShareThis tool to appear.

<div class="sharethis-privacy-policy"></div>

Using a preformatted HTML code

This method allows you to insert the complete Privacy Policy as a static, preformatted HTML block on your website.

  1. Click Copy code to copy the preformatted HTML snippet.
  2. Paste the code into your website’s HTML wherever you’d like the Privacy Policy to appear.