Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 12, 2026

1. Introduction

Gluck (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website at https://gluck.ink (the “Service”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Service.

By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Account Information

When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, and authentication credentials. If you sign in via a third-party provider (e.g., Google), we receive your profile information from that provider.

2.2 Content Data

We store the research items, notes, niche preferences, and editorial context you create or upload through the Service. This includes text and metadata associated with your research workflow.

2.3 Usage Data

We automatically collect information about how you interact with the Service, including pages visited, features used, timestamps, browser type, operating system, IP address, and referring URLs.

2.4 Payment Information

Payments are processed by Lemon Squeezy (a Stripe company). We do not store your full credit card number or payment credentials on our servers. Lemon Squeezy may share transaction identifiers, subscription status, and billing email with us.

2.5 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to maintain your session, remember preferences, and analyze usage patterns. You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling them may affect Service functionality.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

  • Provide, operate, and maintain the Service
  • Process your subscription and payments
  • Generate AI-assisted research summaries based on your preferences
  • Analyze signals, keywords, and content opportunities for quality improvement
  • Send you notifications, writing nudges, and weekly reports
  • Detect trends and recommend topics
  • Improve and personalize the Service
  • Communicate with you about updates, support, and promotional offers
  • Comply with legal obligations

4. AI Processing

Our Service uses artificial intelligence to summarize content opportunities, analyze trends, and organize research signals. Your content inputs (such as niche preferences and article text) are processed by AI models to deliver these features. We do not use your content to train general-purpose AI models. AI-generated outputs are provided as suggestions that you review and refine before taking action.

5. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:

  • Service providers: Third parties that help us operate the Service (hosting, payment processing, analytics, email delivery)
  • Legal requirements: When required by law, regulation, or legal process
  • Business transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

6. Data Retention

We retain your account information and content for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, we will remove your personal data within 30 days, except where retention is required by law. Anonymized usage data may be retained for analytics purposes.

7. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information, including encryption in transit (TLS) and at rest. However, no method of electronic storage or transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you
  • Correct inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Object to or restrict processing
  • Data portability
  • Withdraw consent

To exercise these rights, contact us at hyeonseokoh94@gmail.com.

9. International Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We take appropriate safeguards to ensure your data is protected in accordance with this policy.

10. Children's Privacy

The Service is not intended for users under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected data from a child, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on this page and updating the “Last updated” date. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: hyeonseokoh94@gmail.com