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Last updated: August 27, 2025

This Privacy Policy describes how llms.txt hub, operated by David Dias Digital ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, processes, and protects your personal information when you use our website (llmstxthub.com) and related services (collectively, the "Service").

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide to Us

  • Account Information: When you create an account via SSO, we collect your email address and profile information from your authentication provider
  • Website Submissions: URLs, descriptions, and metadata when you submit websites to our directory
  • Communications: Messages, feedback, and support requests you send to us
  • Newsletter Subscriptions: Email addresses for our newsletter (managed through Substack)

1.2 Information We Collect Automatically

  • Usage Information: Pages visited, time spent, click patterns, and interaction data
  • Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device identifiers, and IP address
  • Analytics Data: Website performance and user behavior metrics via Plausible Analytics
  • Authentication Data: Login sessions and authentication tokens managed by Clerk

1.3 Information from Third Parties

  • Authentication Providers: Profile information from GitHub, Google, or other OAuth providers when you sign in
  • Public Data: Publicly available information about submitted websites and their llms.txt files

2. How We Use Your Information

We process your personal information based on the following legal grounds:

2.1 Performance of Contract

  • Providing and maintaining the Service
  • Managing your account and preferences
  • Processing website submissions and maintaining our directory
  • Enabling favorites and personalization features

2.2 Legitimate Interests

  • Improving and optimizing our Service
  • Analytics and performance monitoring
  • Security and fraud prevention
  • Customer support and communication

2.3 Consent

  • Newsletter subscriptions
  • Non-essential cookies and tracking
  • Marketing communications (where required)

2.4 Legal Compliance

  • Responding to legal requests
  • Enforcing our terms of service
  • Protecting rights, property, and safety

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

3.1 Third-Party Service Providers

We share information with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our Service:

  • Clerk: Authentication and user management services
  • Plausible Analytics: Privacy-focused website analytics (anonymized data only)
  • Substack: Newsletter management and delivery
  • Vercel: Website hosting and infrastructure
  • GitHub: Code repository and deployment services

3.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to:

  • Comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal processes
  • Respond to government requests or court orders
  • Protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users or the public
  • Enforce our Terms of Service or investigate violations

3.3 Business Transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

3.4 No Sale of Personal Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.

4. Data Retention

  • Account Data: Retained until you delete your account or request deletion
  • Usage Analytics: Aggregated data retained for up to 24 months
  • Website Submissions: Retained indefinitely as part of our public directory unless removed
  • Support Communications: Retained for up to 3 years for quality assurance
  • Legal Hold: Data may be retained longer if required by law or for legal proceedings

5. Your Privacy Rights

5.1 Access and Portability

  • Request access to your personal information
  • Receive a copy of your data in a portable format
  • View and edit your profile information in your account settings

5.2 Correction and Updates

  • Update your profile information at any time
  • Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Modify your communication preferences

5.3 Deletion and Account Closure

  • Delete your account permanently through your profile settings (requires typing "DELETE" to confirm)
  • Account deletion removes all your personal data from our systems via Clerk's user management
  • All authentication sessions are automatically invalidated upon account deletion
  • Local storage data (favorites, preferences) remains on your device until manually cleared
  • Request removal of specific website submissions by contacting support
  • Withdraw consent for non-essential processing

5.4 Objection and Restriction

  • Object to processing based on legitimate interests
  • Restrict processing in certain circumstances
  • Opt out of marketing communications

5.5 Exercise Your Rights

To exercise these rights, you can:

  • Use your account settings for most requests
  • Contact us at privacy@llmstxthub.com
  • We will respond to your request within 30 days

6. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own, including the United States. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) for EU data transfers
  • Adequacy decisions where applicable
  • Service provider privacy certifications and commitments

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information:

  • Encryption in transit and at rest
  • Regular security assessments and updates
  • Access controls and authentication requirements
  • Incident response and breach notification procedures

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

8.1 Essential Cookies

  • Authentication and session management
  • Security and fraud prevention
  • Basic website functionality

8.2 Analytics Cookies

  • Plausible Analytics (privacy-focused, no personal data)
  • Website performance and optimization

8.3 Preference Cookies

  • Theme and language preferences
  • User interface customization

8.4 Cookie Management

  • Most cookies can be controlled through your browser settings
  • Essential cookies are required for Service functionality
  • Disabling cookies may affect Service features

9. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

For users between 13-16 in the EU, parental consent may be required in accordance with local laws.

10. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

California residents have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act:

10.1 Right to Know

  • Categories and specific pieces of personal information collected
  • Sources of personal information
  • Business or commercial purposes for collecting information
  • Categories of third parties with whom we share information

10.2 Right to Delete

  • Request deletion of personal information we have collected
  • Subject to certain exceptions under the law

10.3 Right to Opt-Out

  • We do not sell personal information
  • Right to opt-out of targeted advertising (not applicable to our Service)

10.4 Non-Discrimination

  • We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights
  • Same service quality and pricing regardless of privacy choices

To exercise your California privacy rights, contact us at privacy@llmstxthub.com.

11. Canadian Privacy Rights (PIPEDA)

As a Canadian-based service, we comply with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA):

11.1 Your PIPEDA Rights

  • Right to Access: Request access to your personal information we hold
  • Right to Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for non-essential processing at any time
  • Right to Complain: File a complaint with the Privacy Commissioner of Canada

11.2 PIPEDA Principles We Follow

  • Accountability: We are responsible for personal information under our control
  • Identifying Purposes: We identify why we collect information before or during collection
  • Consent: We obtain meaningful consent for collection, use, and disclosure
  • Limiting Collection: We collect only what is necessary for identified purposes
  • Limiting Use and Disclosure: We use information only for stated purposes
  • Accuracy: We keep personal information accurate, complete, and up-to-date
  • Safeguards: We protect information with appropriate security measures
  • Openness: We make information about our policies readily available
  • Individual Access: We provide access to your personal information upon request
  • Challenging Compliance: We provide procedures to challenge our compliance

12. International Privacy Rights

12.1 European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or Switzerland, you have additional rights:

  • Right to withdraw consent at any time
  • Right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority
  • Right to object to processing based on legitimate interests
  • Right to restrict processing in certain circumstances
  • Right to data portability for information you provided

13. Contact Information

13.1 Privacy Officer

For privacy-related questions, concerns, or requests:

13.2 Privacy Commissioner of Canada

If you are not satisfied with our response to your privacy concerns, you may contact:

  • Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada
  • Website: https://www.priv.gc.ca
  • Phone: 1-800-282-1376
  • Address: 30 Victoria Street, Gatineau, Quebec K1A 1H3

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect:

  • Changes in our practices or services
  • Legal or regulatory requirements
  • Industry best practices

When we make material changes:

  • We will update the "Last updated" date
  • We will notify you via email or Service notification
  • Continued use of the Service constitutes acceptance of changes
  • Previous versions will be archived and available upon request

15. Dispute Resolution

15.1 Informal Resolution

We encourage you to contact us first to resolve any privacy concerns.

15.2 Binding Arbitration

Any disputes arising from this Privacy Policy may be subject to binding arbitration as outlined in our Terms of Service.

15.3 Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of Canada and the province of Ontario, without regard to conflict of law principles, and complies with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).

Effective Date: August 27, 2025

This Privacy Policy was last updated on August 27, 2025. For questions about this policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at privacy@llmstxthub.com.