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Welcome to Side Hustle Finder ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at sidehustlefinder.com (the "Site"). Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you disagree with its terms, please discontinue use of the Site.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect information about you in a variety of ways. The information we may collect on the Site includes:
1.1 Personal Data You Provide
When you use our contact form or interact with the Site, you may voluntarily provide:
- Name and email address (via contact form)
- Skills, available time, and income goals (via our Side Hustle Finder tool)
- Any other information you choose to submit to us
1.2 Automatically Collected Information
When you visit the Site, certain information is automatically collected by our servers, including:
- Your IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Referring URL
- Date and time of your visit
1.3 Tool Input Data
When you use the Side Hustle Finder tool, we may temporarily process the skills, time availability, and income goals you enter to generate personalized recommendations. This data is processed client-side and is not stored on our servers unless you explicitly submit it.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To provide and improve the Service: To deliver personalized side hustle recommendations and improve our algorithm
- To respond to your inquiries: To answer questions submitted through our contact form
- To send communications: With your consent, to send updates, newsletters, or promotional content
- To analyze usage: To understand how users interact with the Site and improve user experience
- To maintain security: To detect, prevent, and address technical issues or fraudulent activity
- To comply with legal obligations: To fulfil any legal requirements or enforce our Terms of Service
3. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on the Site. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us:
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Understand how you use our Site (analytics)
- Deliver relevant content and improve performance
3.1 Types of Cookies We Use
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly. They cannot be disabled.
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with the site (e.g., Google Analytics). Data is anonymized.
- Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and choices to improve your experience.
3.2 Managing Cookies
You can control and/or delete cookies as you wish. You can delete all cookies already on your device, and you can set your browser to prevent cookies from being placed. Please note that if you do this, you may need to manually adjust some preferences every time you visit the Site, and some services and functionalities may not work.
4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: With trusted third-party vendors who assist in operating our website (e.g., hosting, email services, analytics). These parties are bound by confidentiality agreements.
- Legal Requirements: When required by law, regulation, or legal process, or to protect our rights and safety or the rights and safety of others.
- Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as a business asset.
- With Your Consent: We may share your information for any other purpose with your explicit consent.
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:
- SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
- Secure server infrastructure
- Regular security assessments
- Access controls and authentication protocols
However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten")
- Right to Restriction: Request that we limit processing of your data under certain circumstances
- Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
- Right to Object: Object to processing of your personal data for direct marketing purposes
- Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for processing where consent was the legal basis
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@sidehustlefinder.com. We will respond to your request within 30 days.
7. Third-Party Websites & Links
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. These sites have their own privacy policies, which we encourage you to review. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites. Accessing third-party sites from our website is done at your own risk.
8. Children's Privacy
Side Hustle Finder is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at privacy@sidehustlefinder.com and we will take steps to remove such information.
9. 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 at the top. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of those changes.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
- Email: privacy@sidehustlefinder.com
- Website: Contact Form