Privacy policy for the LM Studio reference site

Effective date: 1 January 2026  ·  Last updated: 27 April 2026

1. Who this policy applies to

This privacy policy applies to visitors of lmstudio.co.com (the "Site"). It does not apply to the LM Studio desktop application, which is an independent product operated by a separate party. If you have questions about how the LM Studio application handles data, refer to the upstream project's own privacy documentation.

By visiting the Site, you acknowledge the data practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with these practices, you may choose not to use the Site.

2. What data this site collects

The Site collects two categories of data: server log data generated automatically by every web request, and aggregate analytics data collected through a cookie-based analytics tool.

Server log data is generated whenever your browser requests a page. Each server log entry includes: the IP address of the requesting device, the date and time of the request, the URL requested, the HTTP status code returned, the referrer URL (the page you came from, if any), and the user-agent string (browser and operating system information). This data is collected automatically by the web server and cannot be disabled by a visitor without preventing page delivery entirely.

Analytics data is collected through a first- or third-party analytics service. It includes page views, session duration, approximate geographic location (derived from IP address, at country or region level — not street-level precision), device type, and referral source. Analytics data is aggregated and used to understand which pages are useful, where visitors arrive from, and how navigation flows across the Site. No analytics data is sold to third parties or used for advertising targeting.

The Site does not collect: names, email addresses, payment information, account credentials, form submissions (there are no forms on this Site), or any content you type into a local LM Studio session. This is a read-only reference site.

3. Cookies

The Site may set a small number of cookies. These fall into two categories. Session cookies are temporary and expire when you close your browser; they support basic site functionality. Analytics cookies persist for a defined period (typically 12 months) and support the aggregate usage statistics described in section 2. If your browser is configured to block third-party cookies, analytics tracking will be reduced or absent; the Site's content will still be fully accessible.

The Site does not use advertising cookies, social media tracking pixels, or fingerprinting techniques.

4. How collected data is used

Server log data is used for security monitoring, diagnosing server errors, and confirming that the Site is accessible to visitors. Logs are not used for behavioral profiling.

Analytics data is used to understand which pages attract traffic, identify content gaps, and prioritize updates to the Site. Aggregate page-view counts help determine which topics are most useful to visitors — for example, if the troubleshooting page receives substantially more traffic than the quickstart page, that signals a need for clearer onboarding content.

5. Data sharing and third parties

The Site does not sell personal data. Analytics data may be processed by a third-party analytics provider under a data processing agreement that limits their use of the data to providing the analytics service. Server log data is processed by the hosting provider. No data is shared with advertising networks, data brokers, or any party whose primary business involves selling audience data.

6. Data retention

Server logs are retained for a maximum of 90 days, after which they are deleted. Analytics data in aggregate form (page views, session counts without individual identifiers) may be retained for longer periods for trend analysis. Individual-level analytics data (sessions with associated device or location signals) is retained for no longer than 13 months, consistent with common analytics platform defaults.

Data retention schedule by category

Data category	Collected?	Purpose	Retention
Server log entries (IP, URL, timestamp)	Yes — automatically	Security monitoring and error diagnosis	90 days, then deleted
Aggregate analytics (page views, sessions)	Yes — via analytics cookie	Content improvement and traffic analysis	Up to 13 months for session-level data; aggregate summaries indefinitely
Approximate location (country/region)	Yes — derived from IP	Geographic traffic breakdown in analytics	With session data — up to 13 months
Personal information (name, email, payment)	No	Not collected	Not applicable
LM Studio session content (prompts, responses)	No	This site has no access to your local LM Studio sessions	Not applicable

7. GDPR rights for visitors in the European Economic Area

If you are located in the EEA, the UK, or Switzerland, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) or equivalent national legislation. These rights include: the right to access data held about you, the right to rectification of inaccurate data, the right to erasure ("right to be forgotten"), the right to restrict processing, and the right to data portability where technically feasible.

Because the Site collects only anonymous or pseudonymous analytics data and server log data, it is generally not possible to identify which log entries or analytics sessions correspond to a specific individual without additional information that this Site does not request or retain. Where identification is possible — for example, if you contact us via the contact page using an identifiable email address — we will respond to access and erasure requests within 30 days.

For further information on GDPR rights and how they apply to web analytics, the GDPR.eu privacy notice guidance is a clear independent reference produced by a European legal foundation.

8. CCPA rights for California residents

California residents have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information is collected, the right to request deletion, and the right to opt out of the sale of personal information. This Site does not sell personal information. To request information about data collected or to request deletion, use the contact information in section 10.

9. Children's privacy

This Site is not directed at children under the age of 13. The Site does not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information through any contact mechanism on this Site, contact us at the address in section 10 and we will delete it promptly.

10. Contact

For privacy-related questions or requests, contact the Site at: hello@lmstudio.co.com or by telephone at +1 (415) 555-0142 during business hours (Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Pacific Time).

11. Changes to this policy

This policy may be updated to reflect changes in the Site's practices or applicable law. The effective date at the top of the page will be updated when material changes are made. Continued use of the Site after a policy update constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.