Legal
This Privacy Policy explains how Lab451 ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects information when you visit lab451.org or use our llms.txt / llms-full.txt generator. We aim to be direct and human about this — no legalese walls.
Lab451 is an independent project operated from British Columbia, Canada. You can reach us at hello@lab451.org.
We collect the minimum needed to operate the service:
| Category | What it includes | Why we collect it |
|---|---|---|
| Usage data | IP address (anonymised), browser type, pages visited, timestamps | Service analytics, security, abuse prevention |
| Input content | URLs or text you submit for llms.txt generation |
Generating your requested output files |
| Account data | Email address and password hash (if you create an account) | Authentication, service communications |
| Payment data | Billing details processed by Stripe (we never see raw card numbers) | Processing paid subscriptions and one-time purchases |
| Cookies / local storage | Session tokens, preference flags | Keeping you logged in, remembering UI settings |
We use the data we collect to:
llms.txt generation service.We share data with third parties only in the following limited circumstances:
llms.txt output, it is transmitted to that provider under a data-processing agreement. We select providers who do not use submitted content to train their models.We use strictly necessary cookies (session management) and, with your consent, optional analytics cookies to understand how the service is used. You can adjust cookie preferences via the banner shown on first visit, or in your browser settings. Disabling analytics cookies does not affect core functionality.
We retain your data only as long as necessary:
We use industry-standard measures — HTTPS/TLS in transit, hashed passwords, least-privilege access controls — to protect your data. No system is perfectly secure; if you suspect a breach, please contact us immediately at hello@lab451.org.
Depending on your location, you may have rights including:
To exercise any of these rights, email hello@lab451.org. We will respond within 30 days.
Lab451 is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
Lab451 is operated from Canada. If you access the service from outside Canada, your data may be transferred to and processed in Canada or other countries where our service providers operate. We take steps to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.
We may update this Privacy Policy as the service evolves. We will notify you of material changes by updating the effective date above and, where appropriate, by email. Your continued use of the service after changes take effect constitutes acceptance.