Short version: TheLLCWiki's tools generate PDFs and documents locally in your browser using JavaScript. Your EIN, business name, officer names, and other form data are never transmitted to TheLLCWiki's servers. We don't store it, we don't see it, and we can't retrieve it. You download the result directly to your device.
1. Who We Are
TheLLCWiki (accessible at thellcwiki.com) is a free educational resource that provides plain-English guides and browser-based tools to help US small business owners understand IRS forms and business compliance. TheLLCWiki is not a law firm, CPA firm, or government agency.
For questions about this Privacy Policy, you can reach us through the contact information provided on our homepage.
2. Information We Do Not Collect
Our form generation tools — including the S-Corp Election Generator (Form 2553), the IRS Name Change Letter tool, and all state formation guides — are built as client-side browser applications. This means:
- All form-filling and PDF generation happens locally in your web browser
- Business names, EINs, addresses, officer names, and other form data you enter are never sent to our servers
- We do not log, store, or have any access to the information you type into our tools
- We do not retain copies of any documents you generate
- No account or registration is required to use any feature of TheLLCWiki
3. Information We May Collect Automatically
Like most websites, TheLLCWiki's hosting infrastructure may collect limited technical information when you visit:
Server Logs
Our web host may automatically log standard access data, including IP addresses, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, and timestamps. This information is used to maintain server security, diagnose technical issues, and understand general traffic patterns. We do not use this data to identify individual users.
Analytics
We may use privacy-respecting web analytics (such as aggregate page view counts) to understand which guides and tools are most useful. If we use any third-party analytics service, it will be configured to minimize data collection and will not receive any form data you enter into our tools.
Cookies
TheLLCWiki does not use tracking cookies or advertising cookies. Your browser may store session data to support tool functionality (such as holding form state while you navigate), but this data remains on your device and is not transmitted to us.
4. Third-Party Services
TheLLCWiki relies on a small number of third-party services to function:
Google Fonts
Our pages load fonts from Google Fonts (fonts.googleapis.com). When your browser requests these fonts, Google receives your IP address and browser information. Google's privacy policy governs this data. To avoid this, you may use a browser extension that blocks font requests.
Content Delivery Networks (CDNs)
Some JavaScript libraries used by our tools (such as pdf-lib) may be loaded from public CDNs. When a CDN serves a file to your browser, the CDN provider may receive your IP address. These libraries do not receive any form data you enter.
No Advertising Networks
TheLLCWiki does not use advertising networks, remarketing pixels, social media tracking pixels, or any other third-party advertising technology.
5. How We Use Information
Any technical information we or our hosting provider collect automatically is used solely for:
- Maintaining and improving website performance and reliability
- Diagnosing and fixing technical errors
- Understanding aggregate usage patterns to improve our tools and guides
- Protecting against security threats, abuse, and unauthorized access
We do not sell, rent, or share your information with third parties for marketing purposes.
6. Data Retention
Because we don't collect personal data through our tools, there is no form data to retain or delete. Server access logs maintained by our hosting provider are typically retained for a limited period (usually 30–90 days) for security and debugging purposes, after which they are automatically deleted.
7. Children's Privacy
TheLLCWiki is intended for adults forming or operating a business. We do not knowingly collect any information from children under the age of 13. If you believe a child has provided personal information through this site, please contact us and we will take steps to remove it.
8. Your Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have rights under applicable privacy laws (such as the CCPA for California residents or GDPR for EU residents). Because TheLLCWiki collects minimal personal data, most of these rights are satisfied by default — there is generally no personal data to access, correct, or delete beyond server access logs.
If you have a privacy request or concern, please contact us through the information on our homepage and we will respond promptly.
9. External Links
TheLLCWiki links to external resources including IRS.gov, state Secretary of State websites, and other government and educational resources. Once you leave thellcwiki.com, this Privacy Policy no longer applies. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external sites you visit.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal and operational reasons. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
Continued use of TheLLCWiki after any update constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.