Privacy Policy
Last updated: April 5, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how LLM Guides ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit llmguides.ai (the "Site"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
We collect information you voluntarily provide to us, including:
- Email address — when you subscribe to our newsletter
- Contact information — when you reach out through our contact page
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit the Site, we automatically collect certain information about your device and usage, including:
- Device information — browser type, operating system, device type
- Usage data — pages visited, time spent on pages, referring website
- IP address — used to determine approximate geographic location
This information is collected through cookies and similar technologies (see "Cookies" section below).
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Send you our newsletter (if you subscribed)
- Respond to your inquiries and requests
- Analyze Site traffic and usage to improve our content
- Understand which content is most valuable to our readers
- Detect and prevent technical issues or abuse
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. We use cookies to:
- Analyze Site traffic through Google Analytics
- Remember your preferences
- Understand how visitors interact with our content
Types of Cookies We Use
- Essential cookies — required for the Site to function properly
- Analytics cookies — help us understand how visitors use the Site
- Advertising cookies — may be used by advertising partners to show relevant ads
Managing Cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. However, blocking cookies may affect your experience on the Site.
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may collect data:
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to analyze Site traffic. Google Analytics collects information about your use of the Site and reports trends without identifying individual visitors. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Mailchimp
We use Mailchimp to manage our newsletter. When you subscribe, your email address is stored on Mailchimp's servers. Mailchimp's privacy policy is available at mailchimp.com/legal/privacy.
Advertising Partners
We may display advertisements on the Site through third-party advertising networks. These partners may use cookies to serve ads based on your interests. You can opt out of personalized advertising through the Network Advertising Initiative or Digital Advertising Alliance.
Affiliate Links
Some links on the Site may be affiliate links. If you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may receive a commission. Affiliate partners may use cookies to track referrals. This does not affect the price you pay.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy:
- Newsletter subscribers — until you unsubscribe
- Contact form submissions — up to 2 years
- Analytics data — 26 months (Google Analytics default)
Your Rights
For All Visitors
You have the right to:
- Unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time (link in every email)
- Request information about the data we hold about you
- Request deletion of your personal data
For European Visitors (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including:
- Right to access your personal data
- Right to rectification of inaccurate data
- Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
- Right to restrict processing
- Right to data portability
- Right to object to processing
Our legal basis for processing your data is your consent (for newsletters) and our legitimate interest in understanding and improving our Site (for analytics).
For California Visitors (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including:
- Right to know what personal information we collect
- Right to request deletion of your personal information
- Right to opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell your data)
- Right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Children's Privacy
The Site is not intended for children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or want to exercise your rights, please contact us at: