Privacy Policy
Overview
LLMTools.in (“we”, “us”, or “our”) operates the website llmtools.in — a curated directory of AI tools for Indian students, creators, freelancers and businesses. This page describes our data practices when you use our service.
Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
- Forms: When you submit a tool, sign up for our newsletter, or contact us, we collect your name, email address, and any message you provide.
- Newsletter signup: When you subscribe to LLMTools Weekly, we collect your email address to send you our newsletter. This data is stored and managed by Beehiiv.
- Analytics: We use Google Analytics 4 to collect anonymised data about how visitors use our site — including pages visited, time on site, and general location. No personally identifiable information is collected through analytics.
- Server logs: Standard server log information including IP addresses, browser type, and pages visited may be collected automatically by our hosting provider (Netlify).
Cookies and Local Storage
LLMTools.in uses the following:
- Google Analytics cookies: Used to track anonymous site usage data. You can opt out via Google’s opt-out browser add-on.
- Google AdSense cookies: We have applied to display ads via Google AdSense. If approved, Google may use cookies to serve relevant ads based on your browsing history.
- localStorage: We store a temporary cache of our tool directory in your browser’s localStorage to improve page load speed. This data contains no personal information and expires after 30 minutes.
- Beehiiv: Our newsletter signup form is powered by Beehiiv. Beehiiv may set cookies related to their embed functionality.
Third Party Services
We use the following third-party services, each with their own privacy policies:
- Formspree — processes form submissions (tool submissions and contact form). See formspree.io/legal/privacy-policy
- Beehiiv — manages our newsletter subscribers and email delivery. See beehiiv.com/privacy
- Google Analytics — anonymous site usage tracking. See policies.google.com/privacy
- Google AdSense — advertising (pending approval). See policies.google.com/privacy
- Netlify — website hosting and DNS. See netlify.com/privacy
- Zoho Mail — email service for [email protected]. See zoho.com/privacy.html
How We Use Your Information
- To respond to your enquiries and tool submissions
- To send our weekly newsletter to subscribers who have opted in
- To understand how visitors use our site and improve the directory
- To display relevant advertising (via Google AdSense, pending approval)
We do not sell, trade, or transfer your personal information to third parties beyond the services listed above.
Newsletter
If you subscribe to LLMTools Weekly, your email address is stored by Beehiiv. You can unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link in any newsletter email. We will never share your email address with third parties for marketing purposes.
Data Retention
Form submission data is retained as long as necessary to process your enquiry or tool submission. Newsletter subscriber data is managed by Beehiiv and retained until you unsubscribe. You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us.
Your Rights
You have the right to access, correct, or delete any personal information we hold about you. Indian users also have rights under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023. To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected].
Children’s Privacy
LLMTools.in is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Continued use of our site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
For any questions about this privacy policy or to exercise your data rights, contact us at [email protected]