It looks like you have the foundation of your Privacy Policy ready in your WordPress editor, but it is currently sitting in Draft status. To get approved for Google AdSense, this page must be published and easily accessible from your site’s footer.
Since you are using the default WordPress privacy template, you need to make a few specific tweaks to ensure it meets Google’s strict requirements.
1. Essential Additions for AdSense
Google requires you to disclose specific information about how ads and cookies are used. You should add a section titled “Google AdSense and DoubleClick Cookie” with the following points:
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State that third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user’s prior visits to your website or other websites.
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Mention that Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to your users based on their visit to your sites and/or other sites on the Internet.
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Provide a link where users can opt out of personalized advertising (e.g., www.aboutads.info).
2. Actions to Take Now
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Remove “Suggested text” Labels: Your current draft has headings like
*Suggested text:*. Delete these phrases and keep only the actual policy text so it looks professional. -
Fill in the Blanks: Ensure your website name (Next DIY) and contact email are clearly listed in the “Who we are” and “Contact information” sections.
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Publish the Page: Click the blue [Publish] button in the Privacy Policy editor.
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Link in Footer: Go to your Appearance > Menus or Astra Footer Builder and add a link to this page so it appears on every page of your site.
3. Check Other Legal Requirements
While you are fixing this, check your Terms and Conditions page as well. AdSense reviewers look for a complete set of “legal” links in the footer to verify that your site is a legitimate business entity.