Privacy Policy
Last updated: September 30, 2025
Welcome to Side Hustle Gold ("us", "we", "our", or "the Site"). We operate the website sidehustlegold.org (the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Service. By accessing or using the Service, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Service.
This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with applicable laws, including but not limited to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in the European Union, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), and other relevant privacy regulations. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data responsibly.
For important disclaimers regarding content, earnings claims, affiliate links, and limitations of liability, please review our Important Disclaimers page.
1. Information We Collect
We aim to collect as little personal information as possible. However, certain data may be collected automatically or through third-party services.
a. Personal Information
We do not actively collect personally identifiable information (PII) from visitors, such as your name, email address, phone number, or physical address, unless you voluntarily provide it (e.g., via contact forms or comments, if enabled). If you contact us directly, we may receive and store the information you provide, such as your email address, for the purpose of responding to your inquiry.
b. Non-Personal Information
- Automatically Collected Data: When you visit the Service, our servers or third-party tools may automatically log non-personal information, including:
- Device information: Browser type, version, operating system, device type, and hardware model.
- Log data: IP address, time and date of visit, pages viewed, time spent on pages, referring/exit pages, and clickstream data.
- Usage data: Interactions with the site, such as clicks on links or buttons.
- Cookies and Similar Technologies: We may use cookies, web beacons, pixels, or similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience, analyze trends, and administer the site. These may include:
- Essential cookies for site functionality.
- Analytics cookies to understand site usage.
- Third-party cookies from services like Google Analytics or affiliate partners. You can manage cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may limit site functionality. For more details, see our Cookie Policy section below.
c. Third-Party Data Collection
Our Service is hosted on Blogger, a Google LLC product. Google may collect data as described in their Privacy Policy (available at https://policies.google.com/privacy). This may include analytics data, advertising identifiers, or location information derived from your IP address. We do not control Google's data practices and encourage you to review their policy.
Additionally, if you interact with affiliate or referral links on our site (e.g., to platforms like Gemsloot), those third parties may collect your data according to their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for their practices. For more on affiliates, see our Important Disclaimers.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- To operate, maintain, and improve the Service.
- To analyze site usage and trends for better content and user experience.
- To respond to your inquiries or comments.
- To comply with legal obligations, such as responding to subpoenas or government requests.
- For security purposes, such as detecting fraud or unauthorized access.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
3. Sharing and Disclosure of Information
We may share information in limited circumstances:
- Service Providers: With third-party vendors (e.g., hosting providers like Google) who assist in operating the Service, under strict confidentiality agreements.
- Legal Requirements: If required by law, regulation, or legal process (e.g., court order), or to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction.
- Aggregated Data: We may share anonymized, aggregated data (e.g., site statistics) that does not identify individuals.
4. Cookie Policy
Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use:
- Session Cookies: Temporary, deleted when you close your browser.
- Persistent Cookies: Remain until expired or deleted.
- Third-Party Cookies: Set by partners like Google for analytics or advertising.
To opt out:
- Adjust browser settings to block cookies.
- Use tools like Google's opt-out browser add-on.
- For interest-based ads, visit sites like aboutads.info/choices or youradchoices.ca.
Note: Opting out may affect site functionality.
5. Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no online transmission or storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have rights under privacy laws:
- Access: Request details about your data.
- Correction: Update inaccurate data.
- Deletion: Request removal of your data (subject to legal obligations).
- Opt-Out: From data sales (though we don't sell data) or targeted advertising.
- Portability: Receive your data in a structured format.
- Objection: To certain processing.
To exercise these rights, contact us via the details below. We respond within the legally required timeframe (e.g., 30-45 days under GDPR/CCPA). We may verify your identity before processing requests.
For California residents: Under CCPA/CPRA, you have the right to know, delete, and opt-out of data sales. We do not sell personal information as defined by CCPA.
For EU/UK residents: Under GDPR, we process data on the basis of legitimate interests or consent. You can withdraw consent or lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
7. Children's Privacy
Our Service is not intended for children under 13 (or 16 in some jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect data from children. If we learn of such collection, we will delete it promptly. Parents/guardians: Contact us if you believe your child has provided data.
8. International Data Transfers
Our Service is hosted in the United States. If you access it from outside the U.S., your data may be transferred to and processed in the U.S., where privacy laws may differ. By using the Service, you consent to this transfer.
9. Links to Other Sites
Our Service includes links to third-party sites (e.g., affiliate partners). We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. Review their policies before providing information. For more on third-party risks, see our Important Disclaimers.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Policy periodically. Changes are effective when posted, with the "Last updated" date revised. Significant changes may be highlighted or notified via the site. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.
11. Contact Us
For questions, requests, or complaints about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, contact us at:
- Email: contact@sidehustlegold.org
This Privacy Policy is provided for informational purposes and does not create any legal rights or obligations beyond those required by law.