diff --git a/.env.template b/.env.template
index da862f285..cfcb62bb4 100644
--- a/.env.template
+++ b/.env.template
@@ -65,3 +65,7 @@ DB_NAME=cognee_db
 
 # LITELLM Logging Level. Set to quiten down logging
 LITELLM_LOG="ERROR"
+
+# Set this environment variable to disable sending telemetry data
+# TELEMETRY_DISABLED=1
+
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index a8d5dae3c..47517076a 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -160,3 +160,4 @@ We are committed to making open source an enjoyable and respectful experience fo
 ## Star History
 
 [![Star History Chart](https://api.star-history.com/svg?repos=topoteretes/cognee&type=Date)](https://star-history.com/#topoteretes/cognee&Date)
+