Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to SideHustlr ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services.

By accessing or using SideHustlr, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this policy, please do not access the site or use our services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Register for an account
• Complete our side hustle matching quiz
• Subscribe to our newsletter
• Purchase a Starter Pack or Pro Plan
• Contact us for support

This information may include:

• Name and email address
• Username and password
• Profile picture
• Quiz responses (skills, preferences, goals, budget, availability)
• Payment information (processed securely through Stripe)
• Age verification status

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you access our website, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

• Device information (browser type, operating system, device type)
• IP address and approximate location
• Pages visited and time spent on our site
• Referring website or source
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To provide and personalize our side hustle matching services
• To create and manage your account
• To process transactions and send related information
• To send you promotional communications (with your consent)
• To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• To improve our website, products, and services
• To detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security threats
• To comply with legal obligations
• To generate anonymized analytics and insights

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

4.1 Service Providers

We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as:

• Payment processing (Stripe)
• Email delivery services
• Analytics providers
• Cloud hosting services

4.2 Affiliate Partners

When you click on affiliate links to sign up for side hustle platforms, those platforms may receive referral information. We do not share your personal details with these partners beyond what is necessary for tracking referrals.

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government regulation, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.

4.4 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Keep you logged in to your account
• Understand how you use our website
• Deliver relevant content and advertisements

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of our website.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information, including:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Secure authentication mechanisms
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls limiting who can view your data
• Row-level security policies on our database

While we strive to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. We may also retain and use your information to:

• Comply with legal obligations
• Resolve disputes
• Enforce our agreements
• Maintain business records

You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us.

8. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request that we delete your personal information
• Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time
• Withdraw consent: Where we rely on consent, you may withdraw it at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@sidehustlr.ai.

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.

Certain side hustle opportunities on our platform may be restricted to users who have verified they are 18 years of age or older.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including side hustle platforms and affiliate partners. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in countries other than your own. By using our services, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries that may have different data protection laws than your jurisdiction.

12. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including:

• The right to know what personal information we collect and how it is used
• The right to request deletion of your personal information
• The right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
• The right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

To exercise your CCPA rights, contact us at privacy@sidehustlr.ai.

13. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the rights outlined in Section 8 above. Our legal basis for processing your personal information depends on the context:

• Contract: Processing necessary to fulfill our agreement with you
• Consent: Where you have given explicit consent
• Legitimate interests: Processing necessary for our legitimate business purposes
• Legal obligation: Processing required by law

14. Changes to This Privacy 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. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

Continued use of our services after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

15. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

We will respond to your inquiry within a reasonable timeframe.