Welcome to LLM Notepad. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you understand how we collect, use, share, and safeguard your information. By visiting or using LLM Notepad, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. What Data We Collect
- Non-Personal Data (Automatically Collected)
- Usage Statistics: We record general information about how visitors use our site—for example, which pages you view, how long you spend on each page, and what features you click.
- Device and Browser Information: This includes your IP address, browser type and version, operating system (e.g., Windows, macOS, Android), and screen resolution.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar tools (like web beacons) to understand user preferences and to improve site performance. See Section 4 (“Cookies and Analytics”) for more details.
- Personal Data (Provided Directly by You)
- Email Address: If you choose to subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address so we can send you updates, tips, and resources. We do not collect credit card information or any sensitive financial data.
- Optional Contact Information: If you contact us for support or feedback, you may voluntarily share your name and email address within that message.
2. How We Collect Data
- Directly from You
- When you subscribe to our newsletter, you enter your email address into a subscription form.
- If you send us questions or feedback, you may provide your name and email address in your message.
- Automatically When You Use the Site
- Our website’s server automatically logs certain information (see Section 1.1).
- We place or read cookies on your device as you browse LLM Notepad.
- Through Third-Party Services
- We use analytics tools (such as Google Analytics or similar services) to monitor site usage. These tools collect data automatically when you visit our pages (see Section 4).
3. How We Use Your Data
- Improving Our Services
- We analyze usage statistics and trends (for example, which articles or tools are most popular) so that we can make our content and tools more relevant and user-friendly.
- Cookies help us remember your preferences (e.g., language or display settings) and personalize your experience.
- Communicating with You
- If you subscribe to our newsletter, we use your email address to send updates about new AI tools, articles, and resources. You may opt out at any time (see Section 6).
- When you contact us with questions or feedback, we use your provided email address to respond to your inquiry.
- Security and Site Maintenance
- We review log files to help detect and prevent illegal activities, spam, or security issues.
- We use data about site performance to fix bugs, optimize load times, and keep the website running smoothly.
- Legal and Compliance Purposes
- We may use or disclose information about you to comply with applicable laws, regulations, court orders, or legal processes.
- We may also use data to enforce our Terms of Service or to protect our rights, property, or safety—and those of our users or the public.
4. Cookies and Analytics
- What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the site remember your preferences and track site usage. - Types of Cookies We Use
- Essential Cookies: These are required for the basic functionality of the site (e.g., logging in, security features).
- Performance Cookies: These help us understand how visitors interact with LLM Notepad (e.g., which pages are visited most). We rely on analytics services (such as Google Analytics) to collect and report this data.
- Functional Cookies: These remember choices you make (e.g., preferred language or font size) so you do not have to re-enter them each time you visit.
- Analytics Tools
- We use reputable analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics) to collect aggregated data on page views, time on site, referral sources, and other metrics. This data is used to generate anonymized, statistical reports that help us improve the site.
- No personally identifiable information (PII) is stored in these analytics reports.
- Managing Cookies
- Most browsers allow you to control or delete cookies through their settings. If you disable cookies, some site features may not work as intended.
5. Data Sharing and Third Parties
- Service Providers
We share data (such as email addresses and usage data) with trusted third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, including:- Email Delivery Services: Companies that send bulk emails (newsletters) securely and handle unsubscribes.
- Analytics Providers: Services like Google Analytics that collect and analyze usage data.
- Hosting and Maintenance Providers: Companies that host our website and ensure its uptime, security, and backups.
- No Sale of Personal Data
We do not sell, rent, or trade your email address or other personal data to any third party for marketing or advertising purposes. - Legal Requirements
We may disclose information if required by law or to respond to valid legal requests (e.g., subpoenas, court orders). We will notify you unless prohibited by law. - Business Transfers
If LLM Notepad is sold, merged, or acquired, your data may be transferred to the new owner. In such a case, we will require the new owner to observe this Privacy Policy or notify you of any changes.
6. Data Security
- How We Protect Your Data
- We use industry-standard measures (e.g., SSL/TLS encryption) to protect data in transit between your browser and our servers.
- Administrative access to our databases and email lists is restricted to authorized personnel only.
- We store subscriber email addresses in secure, access-controlled environments (such as password-protected email service accounts).
- No Sensitive Data Collection
Because we do not collect credit card numbers or other sensitive financial data on our site, the risk of financial data breaches is minimized. - Data Retention
- We keep personal data (e.g., email addresses) only as long as it is necessary to provide you with the services you requested (such as newsletter subscription) and to comply with legal obligations.
- If you unsubscribe from our mailing list, we will remove your email address from our active mailing database, although we may retain anonymized, aggregated data for reporting and historical purposes.
7. Your Rights
Depending on where you reside, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data. In simple terms, you can:
- Access
Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you (for example, your email address and subscription status). - Correction or Update
If your personal data is incomplete, inaccurate, or outdated (e.g., you changed your email address), you can ask us to correct or update it. - Deletion
You can request that we delete your personal data (for example, if you no longer want to receive our newsletter). Note that we may retain anonymized, aggregated data for statistical purposes. - Opt-Out
- To stop receiving emails, use the “unsubscribe” link at the bottom of any newsletter email.
- You can also disable or delete cookies via your browser settings (see Section 4.4).
- Restrict Processing
In some regions, you can ask us to temporarily block the processing of your data if you believe it is inaccurate or that we are using it unlawfully. - Data Portability
In certain jurisdictions, you may have the right to receive the personal data you provided to us in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format. - How to Exercise Your Rights
To exercise any of these rights, please send your request (described below in Section 9 “Contact Information”) specifying the action you’d like us to take. We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable law.
8. Updates to the Privacy Policy
- Periodic Reviews
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time (for example, if we introduce new features or change how we process data). When we do, we will:- Post the revised policy on this page with a new “Effective Date” at the top.
- If the changes are significant, we may also send a notice to subscribers or display a prominent notice on the homepage.
- Your Continued Use
By continuing to use LLM Notepad after changes go into effect, you agree to the updated Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, you should discontinue use and request deletion of your personal data.
9. Contact Information
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
- Email: Contact@llmnotepad.com
We aim to respond to all inquiries within 30 days. If you reside in a jurisdiction with specific privacy laws (such as the EU or UK), you may also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
Thank you for trusting LLM Notepad. Your privacy is important to us. We strive to handle your data responsibly and in full compliance with applicable laws. If you have any feedback on how we can improve this policy or our practices, please let us know.