When they help and when they do not.
WHAT THEY PROVIDE
A structure, and a reminder of sections you might omit.
Useful as a starting point.
WHAT THEY DO NOT PROVIDE
Knowledge of your business Knowledge of your jurisdiction Judgement about what applies to you
THE RISK
A generated privacy notice listing practices you do not have, and omitting ones you do.
That is worse than none: it is a published statement that is inaccurate.
HOW TO USE ONE PROPERLY
Generate it, then read every line and correct it to match reality.
Remove anything that does not apply. Add anything missing.
WHAT TO CHECK PARTICULARLY
The list of data you collect Third parties you share with Retention periods Jurisdiction references Contact details
FOR NIGERIAN BUSINESSES
Most generators are written for other jurisdictions. Check for references to frameworks that do not apply to you.
WHEN TO PAY FOR ADVICE
If you sell at scale, hold sensitive data, or operate in a regulated sector.
The cost of proper advice is small against the cost of getting it wrong.
