Privacy Policy

Last Updated: July 22, 2025

1. General Information

Welcome to LLMGuide.io. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website or subscribe to our content updates. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy in compliance with applicable laws, including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

Data Controller: The website is owned and operated by Anton Sibilev, who is the data controller for any personal data collected on LLMGuide.io. For any privacy-related inquiries, you can reach us at [email protected].

No Tracking Technologies: We do not use any analytics platforms, third-party tracking cookies, or advertising cookies on this site. The only cookies in use are technically essential cookies needed for core website functionality. These necessary cookies (e.g. for basic page loading or preferences) do not track you across the web and cannot be disabled without impacting site operation. We do not use any other trackers or collect any personal information unless you voluntarily provide it.

2. Personal Data Collected

We limit the personal data we collect to the minimum necessary to provide you with our updates and ensure the site works properly. The types of personal data we collect are:

First Name and Last Name: Collected only if you voluntarily provide them in our email subscription form.
Email Address: Collected when you subscribe, so we can send you updates about new content.
Essential Cookies: As noted, only basic cookies are used for technical functionality (for example, to maintain your session). These do not include any tracking or analytics cookies and are not used to identify you personally.

We do not collect any other personal information through the site. There are no user accounts, comment sections, or contact forms on LLMGuide.io that gather personal data beyond the subscription form. Any submission of your name and email is entirely voluntary and used only as described in this policy.

3. Purpose of Data Processing

We process the limited personal data we collect only for specific, explicit purposes in line with your expectations:

Providing Email Updates: If you subscribe with your name and email, we will use this information to send you email newsletters or notifications about new content on LLMGuide.io. This is done with your consent (for EU users, under GDPR Art. 6(1)(a)) since you actively subscribe to receive these emails.
Website Functionality: We use the essential cookies mentioned above to ensure the website operates correctly and securely (for example, maintaining a session or language preference). Using these necessary cookies is in our legitimate interest to provide and secure our service (GDPR Art. 6(1)(f)). They are not used for any marketing or analysis purposes.
Communications: If you contact us via email (for example, for privacy questions), we will use your contact information only to respond to your inquiry and will not use it for any other purpose.

We will not use your personal data for any purposes other than those described above. In particular, we do not use your data for advertising, profiling, or any automated decision-making.

4. Data Storage and Security

We take the security and proper handling of your personal data seriously. Below is how we store and protect your information:

Storage Location and Duration: Your personal data is stored securely on our servers or those of our service providers. We retain your data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy or as required by law. In practice, this means we keep your subscription information (name and email) until you unsubscribe or request deletion, or until we no longer send updates. If you cancel your subscription or ask us to delete your data, we will remove your information from our active list. Backup copies may remain for a short period as required for system integrity but will be purged in due course. We do not keep personal data indefinitely without reason.
International Data Location and Transfers: Our website is owned and operated by Anton Sibilev, who resides in Serbia. However, all personal data collected through LLMGuide.io is stored and processed exclusively on secure servers located in Germany. This means your data remains within the European Union, benefitting from the strong data protection standards provided by the GDPR. If we use third-party services for tasks such as email delivery, your data may be temporarily processed outside your country of residence; in such cases, we ensure that adequate safeguards (such as Standard Contractual Clauses) are implemented to protect your privacy and rights in line with GDPR requirements.
Security Measures: We implement reasonable and appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. This includes measures such as encryption of data in transit, secure storage practices, and limiting access to personal data to only those who need it for the stated purposes. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security of data at all times. You share and receive information at your own risk, but we will promptly inform you and the relevant authorities of any significant data breach as required by law.
Third-Party Service Providers: We do not sell or rent your personal information to any third parties. We may, however, use trusted third-party service providers to help us operate the website or send out emails (for example, an email newsletter delivery service). If we engage such providers, they will act as our data processors and will only process your personal data on our behalf and under our instructions. We ensure any service provider is bound by confidentiality and data protection obligations. They cannot use your information for their own purposes, and must protect it in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable laws. Aside from these service providers (and routine technical service partners like web hosting), we will not disclose your personal data to any other third party unless required by law (e.g., a legal subpoena) or with your explicit consent.

5. User Rights

We respect your rights over your personal data. Depending on your jurisdiction, you have various privacy rights under data protection laws. We will honor the rights that apply to you. Here is an overview of your key user rights and how to exercise them:

If you are in the European Union or a jurisdiction with similar laws, you have the following rights under the GDPR regarding your personal data:

Right to Be Informed: You have the right to clear information about how we use your data – which is the purpose of this Privacy Policy. We aim to be transparent in explaining what data we collect and why.
Right of Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you, as well as information on how we use it. We will provide this information, subject to verification of your identity, free of charge (within the scope of the law).
Right to Rectification: If any personal data we have about you is incorrect or incomplete (for example, you want to update your name or email), you have the right to have it corrected or updated.
Right to Erasure: Also known as the "right to be forgotten," you can ask us to delete the personal data we hold about you. If you unsubscribe from our updates or simply request deletion, we will remove your personal information, provided we are not legally required to keep it.
Right to Restrict Processing: You can request that we limit how we process your data in certain circumstances – for instance, if you contest the data’s accuracy or object to our processing. We will mark the data as restricted and only process it for certain reasons (like legal claims) until the issue is resolved.
Right to Data Portability: You have the right to obtain your personal data from us in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format, and to have that data transmitted to another controller where technically feasible. In plain terms, you can ask for an electronic copy of the information you provided to us (such as your name and email) so you can reuse it elsewhere.
Right to Object: You may object to our processing of your personal data in certain cases. For example, you have an absolute right to object to the use of your data for direct marketing. In practice, if you no longer wish to receive our emails, you can unsubscribe at any time and we will stop sending them. You can also object if you feel our legitimate interest processing (like for essential cookies) impacts your rights; we will consider such objections and comply if required by law.
Right to Withdraw Consent: If we are processing any of your personal data based on your consent, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time. For example, if you consented to receive our newsletter, you can withdraw that consent by unsubscribing or contacting us, and we will stop the related processing.
Right to Lodge a Complaint: If you believe we have infringed your data protection rights, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory data protection authority in your country. We encourage you to contact us first, so we can address your concerns, but this right is available to you at all times.

Rights Under the CCPA (for California Residents)

If you are a resident of California, U.S.A., you are protected by privacy rights under the CCPA (as amended by the CPRA). These rights (some of which overlap with those above) include:

Right to Know: You have the right to request that we disclose what personal information we have collected about you, including the categories of information, the sources of that information, the purpose for collecting it, and the third parties (if any) with whom we share it. Essentially, you can ask us to confirm whether we are processing your personal info and to provide details about it. (This is similar to the right of access.)
Right to Delete: You can request that we delete any personal information we have collected from you. Upon a verifiable request, we will delete your name and email from our records (and direct any service providers to do the same), except where retaining the information is required by law or for legitimate business obligations (for example, if needed for security or legal compliance).
Right to Correct: If we hold inaccurate personal information about you, you have the right to request that we correct it. For instance, if your name was misspelled in our database, you can ask us to fix it.
Right to Opt Out of Sale/Sharing: You have the right to direct us not to sell your personal information to third parties. Important: We do not sell or share your personal information in exchange for money or other goods/services*. We do not disclose your data for targeted advertising or any commercial “sale” as defined by the CCPA. Because of this, there is no need for you to submit a "Do Not Sell My Info" request – we have no such practices by design. If that ever changes, we will update this policy and provide a clear opt-out method.
Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Information: (Applicable if we collected any sensitive personal data, which we do not.) California residents can tell a business to limit the use of sensitive personal information to certain purposes. However, we do not collect sensitive data like social security numbers, financial info, or precise geolocation, so this right is not applicable in our case.
Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your privacy rights. This means if you choose to exercise your CCPA rights (such as requesting deletion or opting out of sale), we will not deny you our service, charge you a different price, or provide you a lesser quality of service as a result. We value all users equally, whether or not you choose to share or delete your personal data.

Exercising Your Rights: You can exercise any of the above rights by contacting us at [email protected]. Please specify which right you intend to exercise and provide enough information for us to verify your identity (for example, by contacting us from the email address you used to subscribe, so we can confirm it’s you). We will respond to your request as soon as possible and within the timeframes required by law (generally within 30 days for GDPR requests and 45 days for CCPA requests, with possible extensions). There is no charge for making a request, though in rare cases we may refuse or charge for excessive/repeated requests as permitted by law.

If you have any questions about your rights or how to exercise them, you can also email us at the address above and we will guide you through the process. We are here to help you regain control over your personal information.

6. Contact for Privacy Questions

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how your personal information is handled, please feel free to contact us:

Email: [email protected]
Contact Person: Anton Sibilev (Owner and Data Controller of LLMGuide.io)

We welcome inquiries about data protection. Whether you want to update your information, unsubscribe from our communications, or simply ask a question about your privacy, we will do our best to assist you. For security and confidentiality reasons, we may need to verify your identity before fulfilling certain requests (such as access or deletion requests), but we will only use the information you provide for verification purposes and nothing else.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update or modify this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or to ensure compliance with legal requirements. When we make changes, we will take the following steps to inform you:

Posting of Updates: Any changes will be posted on this Privacy Policy page. The “Last Updated” date at the top will be revised to indicate the date of the latest changes.
Notice of Material Changes: If we make any significant or material changes to how we handle personal data, we will provide a prominent notice on our website or notify you via email (if you have provided one) to inform you of the change. This way, you can review the new terms and understand how they might affect you.
Continued Use: If you continue to use LLMGuide.io after a Privacy Policy update takes effect, it will signify your acceptance of the revised terms. However, if the changes require new consent under applicable law, we will obtain that consent from you where necessary.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information. Older versions of this policy can be provided upon request for reference.

Thank you for reading our Privacy Policy. We value your trust and are dedicated to keeping your personal information safe and respecting your privacy rights. If you have any further questions or need clarification on any point, please do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected].