Transparency First

Privacy Policy

We believe in radical transparency. Here's exactly what data we collect, why we collect it, and how it helps improve your experience.

Last updatedFebruary 27, 2026

Our Core Principle

Transparency is at the heart of everything we do. As an independent AI news publication, we collect minimal data with one simple goal: to improve your reading experience and deliver better content that matches your interests.

We don't sell your data. We don't have ads. We don't track you across the web. Everything we collect stays with us and is used solely to make LLM Rumors better for you.

What Data We Collect

Newsletter Subscription

What: Your email address, subscription date, and preferences

Why: To send you our weekly AI news digest

Retention: Until you unsubscribe (one-click anytime)

Page Visit Tracking

What: Pages visited, timestamps, and page titles

Why: To understand which content resonates with readers

Retention: 7 days maximum, then automatically deleted

Technical Information

What: Browser type, device type, referring website

Why: To optimize site performance

Privacy: Anonymized and used only in aggregate

Cookies We Use

CookiePurposeDuration
llm_rumors_page_visitsTrack pages visited before newsletter signup7 days
Next.js SessionTechnical functionalitySession

That's it! No Google Analytics, no Facebook Pixel, no third-party tracking.

How We Use Your Data

We Do

Content improvement
Newsletter personalization
Site optimization

We Don't

Sell your data
Track you across sites
Send spam

Your Rights & Control

Data Access & Deletion

  • • Request a copy of your data anytime
  • • Delete your account and all data
  • • Export your subscription history

Easy Controls

  • • Unsubscribe with one click
  • • Clear page visit history anytime
  • • Disable cookies in browser settings

Questions about your data? Email us at [email protected]

How We Protect Your Data

Encrypted Storage

All data encrypted at rest and in transit

Secure Infrastructure

Hosted on trusted platforms with regular audits

Limited Access

Only essential team members can access data

Questions or Concerns?

Have questions about your privacy or our data practices? We're happy to explain anything in detail.

Last updated: February 27, 2026