Herculean ("we," "us," "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you use our Service.
Your search queries and the responses generated by AI models are processed in real-time to provide the Service. Herculean does not store, log, or retain your search queries on our servers. Queries are transmitted directly to third-party LLM providers (see Section 4).
Your browser's local storage tracks daily search count to enforce the 5-search free tier limit. This data is stored only on your device and is never transmitted to Herculean servers.
We use PostHog to collect anonymized analytics events such as:
PostHog does not collect your search query text. Event data is anonymized and cannot be tied back to you personally.
Standard web server logs may record your IP address, request timestamp, and HTTP status. These logs are retained for security and troubleshooting purposes and are deleted after 30 days.
To provide the Service, Herculean transmits your search queries to the following third-party AI providers:
Each provider has its own privacy policy and data practices. Herculean is not responsible for their handling of data. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies at their respective websites.
Herculean uses minimal cookies. PostHog analytics may place cookies to track sessions. You can disable analytics cookies by blocking PostHog in your browser or adjusting privacy settings. Disabling analytics will not prevent use of the Service.
If you are located in the European Union or have other privacy rights under applicable law, you may have the right to:
To exercise these rights, contact us at the address below. Herculean does not retain search query data, so GDPR deletion requests are limited to PostHog analytics data.
Herculean is not intended for users under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware of such collection, we will delete it promptly.
We employ industry-standard security measures including SSL/TLS encryption, secure API communication, and regular security audits. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Significant changes will be announced via email or a prominent notice on the Service. Your continued use constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
For privacy questions, requests, or concerns, please use our contact form. Include "Privacy Request" in your inquiry for faster response.
This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the State of New York, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.