Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to Glyc, a product of Bennernet Ventures LLC ("we," "our," or "us"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our recipe extraction and nutrition calculation service.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Recipe URLs: When you submit a recipe URL for extraction, we process that URL to retrieve and analyze the recipe content.
• Pasted Content: If you paste recipe text directly, we process that content to extract recipe information.
• Contact Information: If you contact us through our contact form, we collect your name, email address, and message content.

Automatically Collected Information

• Usage Data: We may collect information about how you access and use our service, including your browser type, access times, and pages viewed.
• Local Storage: We use browser local storage to save your preferences, such as theme settings and admin configuration. This data remains on your device.

Cookie Policy

This section explains how Glyc uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our website.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and understand how you interact with the site.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt out of these cookies.

Preference Cookies

These cookies remember your choices and preferences, such as your cookie consent settings and theme preferences.

Advertising Cookies

Google AdSense uses cookies to serve ads relevant to your interests. These cookies track your browsing activity across websites to display personalized advertisements.

Affiliate Cookies

When you click an affiliate link on our site (for example, a link to Amazon), the affiliate program may place a cookie in your browser to track whether the click leads to a purchase, so we can be credited a referral commission. These cookies are set by the third-party retailer (e.g., Amazon), typically expire within 24 hours, and do not provide us with personally identifiable information. You can manage or block cookies through your browser settings.

Managing Cookies

You can manage your cookie preferences in several ways:

• Cookie Consent Banner: Use our cookie consent banner to accept or reject non-essential cookies when you first visit the site.
• Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through their settings menu.
• Google Ad Settings: Visit Google Ad Settings to manage personalized advertising.
• Opt-Out Tools: Visit the Network Advertising Initiative or Digital Advertising Alliance to opt out of targeted advertising.

Note: Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. AdSense may collect and use data for personalized advertising. For more information, see Google's Privacy Policy.

Claude AI (Anthropic)

We use Claude AI to extract and structure recipe information from web pages. When you submit a URL or paste content, that information is sent to Anthropic's API for processing. We do not store this data beyond the immediate extraction process. For more information, see Anthropic's Privacy Policy.

Google OAuth 2.0

We use Google OAuth 2.0 for user authentication. When you sign in with Google, we request access to limited information from your Google account:

• Email address: Used to create and identify your Glyc account
• Basic profile information: Your name and profile picture for personalization

How we use your Google data: We use this information solely to authenticate you, maintain your account, and personalize your experience. We do NOT access Gmail, Google Drive, Google Calendar, Google Photos, or any other Google services.

Data retention: Your Google-sourced profile information is stored in our database as long as your account remains active. Authentication tokens expire automatically (access tokens after 15 minutes, refresh tokens after 30 days).

Data deletion: You can request deletion of your Google-sourced data at any time through our contact form or by emailing contact@getglyc.com. We will delete your information within 30 days. You can also revoke Glyc's access through your Google Account permissions.

No data selling: We do NOT sell, rent, or share your Google user data with third parties. For more information about Google's data practices, see Google's Privacy Policy.

Affiliate Disclosure

getglyc.com participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. When you click certain links on our site and make a purchase on Amazon, we may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. We only link to products we believe are relevant to our readers, and these commissions help support the free tools and content we provide.

Disclosure & Disclaimers

Advertising Disclosure

This website displays advertisements through Google AdSense. While we cannot control which specific ads appear, we aim for age-appropriate content. Ad revenue helps support website operations and allows us to provide this tool for free.

Medical Disclaimer

The information provided on this website is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or dietary changes.

Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website. Glycemic load calculations are estimates based on available data and may not be accurate for all individuals or food preparations.

Data Accuracy Disclaimer

Nutritional information and glycemic index values are sourced from the Sydney University International GI Database and USDA FoodData Central. While we strive for accuracy, these values may vary based on food preparation methods, ingredient brands, and individual food items. Our calculations represent estimates and should be used as general guidance only.

No Professional Relationship

Using this website does not establish any professional healthcare, nutritional counseling, or dietitian-client relationship with Glyc or its creators.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and maintain our recipe extraction and nutrition calculation service
• Process and respond to your inquiries
• Display relevant advertisements through Google AdSense
• Improve and optimize our service
• Comply with legal obligations

Data Retention

Extracted recipes are stored in our database to enable features like recipe history and the "More Recipes" section. You may request deletion of your data by contacting us through our contact form.

Your Rights

For EU Residents (GDPR)

If you are a resident of the European Union, you have the right to:

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

For California Residents (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

• Know what personal information is being collected
• Know whether your personal information is sold or disclosed and to whom
• Say no to the sale of personal information
• Access your personal information
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Our website uses HTTPS encryption to secure data transmission.

Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new privacy policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.