Is Litmaps safe for UK schools?

AI Prefect rates Litmaps Grey (not enough published information to rate) for staff use (Doesn’t say whether it trains on what you type; 5 of 6 key fields not stated) and Grey (not enough published information to rate) for pupil use (Doesn’t say whether it trains on what you type; 5 of 6 key fields not stated). This is based on the supplier's published documents, last checked 2026-10-23. It is not legal advice; complete your own DPIA.

Does Litmaps train on our data?

Not stated. We could not find a published statement from the supplier on whether Litmaps trains its AI on what users type.

Where is Litmaps data stored?

Not stated in the supplier's published documents.

What age is Litmaps for?

Not stated. The supplier does not publish a minimum age we could find.

Is there a safer alternative to Litmaps?

We have not yet found a better-rated tool with the same main use. Our tool page lists what to look for instead.

Litmaps

Litmaps Ltd · literature mapping · Last checked 2026-10-23

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Staff and pupils: GREY Not enough information yet

Why grey:

Doesn’t say whether it trains on what you type
5 of 6 key fields not stated

How is this rated?

Key facts

Trains on what you type: Not stated
Where data is stored: Not stated
Minimum age: Not stated
Use case: Academic search and literature
Sector: Higher education (HE), Further education (FE)
Research status: Sourced

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About the tool

SupplierThe company that makes and runs the tool.: Litmaps Ltd
WebsiteWhere we found the main information about the tool.: https://www.litmaps.com/
CategoryWhat sort of tool it is, for example a chatbot or a lesson-planning helper.: literature mapping
Pupil-facingWhether pupils use it directly, or only staff. Pupil use needs extra care.: yes - students and researchers

Your data

Processor or controllerA processor only uses data on your school’s instructions. A controller makes its own decisions about the data, which means your school has less say.: not stated
Where data is storedWhich country the data is stored in. UK or EU storage is usually simpler for schools.: not stated
Trains AI models on inputsWhether what you type (or upload) may be used to improve the supplier’s AI. “No” is what you want for anything about pupils or staff.: not stated
How long inputs are keptHow long the supplier keeps what you type before deleting it.: not stated

Agreements and contacts

Privacy noticeThe supplier’s privacy notice: their own explanation of what they do with personal data.: https://www.litmaps.com/privacy-policy
Data processing agreement (DPA)The data processing agreement: the contract that sets out how the supplier must look after your school’s data.: https://www.litmaps.com/legal/data-processing-addendum
Signs individual DPAs with schoolsWhether the supplier will sign a data agreement with your school specifically, rather than just standard online terms.: not stated
UK GDPR representative / DPOWhether the supplier names a data protection officer or UK representative you can contact about data questions.: not stated

Age and safety

Minimum ageThe youngest age the supplier allows to use the tool. Check this before any pupil uses it.: not stated
Key safety noteAnything else worth knowing, such as admin controls or content filtering.: de-identified aggregate data used to improve; MCP connector data governed by ChatGPT/Claude terms; request logs 365 days
Research statusHow complete our research on this tool is.: sourced

Sources

litmaps.comhttps://www.litmaps.com/privacy-policy
docs.litmaps.comhttps://docs.litmaps.com/en/articles/17508256-use-litmaps-with-your-ai-assistant-mcp

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Quick answers

Is Litmaps safe for UK schools?: AI Prefect rates Litmaps Grey (not enough published information to rate) for staff use (Doesn’t say whether it trains on what you type; 5 of 6 key fields not stated) and Grey (not enough published information to rate) for pupil use (Doesn’t say whether it trains on what you type; 5 of 6 key fields not stated). This is based on the supplier's published documents, last checked 2026-10-23. It is not legal advice; complete your own DPIA.
Does Litmaps train on our data?: Not stated. We could not find a published statement from the supplier on whether Litmaps trains its AI on what users type.
Where is Litmaps data stored?: Not stated in the supplier's published documents.
What age is Litmaps for?: Not stated. The supplier does not publish a minimum age we could find.
Is there a safer alternative to Litmaps?: We have not yet found a better-rated tool with the same main use. Our tool page lists what to look for instead.

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