Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 12.28.25

1. Introduction

HustleFinderPro.com (“we,” “our,” or “us”) operates hustlefinderpro.com (the “Site”), a platform providing side hustle matching tools and resources. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Site and use our services.

By accessing or using our Site, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Site.

2. Information We Collect

A. Information You Provide Directly

Account Registration:

  • Name, email address, username, password
  • Side hustle preferences, skills, interests, goals (collected through quizzes)
  • Billing information for your purchase

Payment Information:

  • Credit/debit card details, billing address (processed securely through third-party payment processors)
  • Order and purchase history

Communications:

  • Customer support inquiries and feedback
  • Survey responses and quiz results
  • Email correspondence with our team

B. Information Collected Automatically

Technical Information:

  • IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers
  • Referring URLs, pages viewed, time spent on pages
  • Features used, quiz progress, and interaction data

Cookies and Tracking Technologies:

  • Session cookies (essential for login functionality)
  • Persistent cookies (for preferences and settings)
  • Analytics cookies (to understand usage patterns)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

To Provide Our Services:

  • Process your registration and one-time purchase
  • Deliver personalized side hustle matches and recommendations
  • Provide access to your purchased content and tools
  • Communicate about your account and order

For Business Operations:

  • Improve our website functionality and user experience
  • Develop new features and content
  • Prevent fraud, abuse, and security issues
  • Analyze usage patterns and trends

For Marketing (with your consent):

  • Send promotional emails about new features or offers
  • Share relevant side hustle opportunities and tips
  • Conduct surveys to improve our services

Legal Compliance:

  • Comply with applicable laws and regulations
  • Respond to legal requests and prevent harm

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal information based on the following legal grounds:

  • Contract Performance: To provide the products and access you purchased
  • Legitimate Interests: To improve our services, prevent fraud, and ensure security
  • Consent: For marketing communications and non-essential cookies (you can withdraw at any time)
  • Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

5. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We Share Information With:

Service Providers:

  • Payment processors (Stripe, PayPal, and/or our e-commerce platform provider) for payment processing
  • Email service providers for communications
  • Analytics providers (Google Analytics) for usage analysis
  • Hosting providers for data storage and maintenance

Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, such as:

  • To comply with court orders, subpoenas, or legal processes
  • To protect our rights, property, or safety
  • To prevent fraud or security issues

Business Transfers: In connection with any merger, sale of company assets, or acquisition.

We DO NOT:

  • Sell your personal information to third parties
  • Share your information for cross-context behavioral advertising
  • Rent or trade your information with marketers

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information, including:

  • SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
  • Secure payment processing through PCI-DSS compliant providers
  • Regular security assessments and updates
  • Access controls and authentication procedures
  • Secure data storage practices

While we strive to protect your information, no security system is impenetrable, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary:

  • Customer Accounts: Account information retained while your account is active and for 3 years after your account is closed
  • Payment Records: Retained for 7 years for tax and legal compliance
  • Usage Data: Retained for 2 years for service improvement
  • Marketing Data: Retained until consent is withdrawn
  • Legal Holds: Retained as required by law or litigation

8. Your Privacy Rights

A. Universal Rights (All Users)

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal information
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
  • Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
  • Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service

B. California Residents (CCPA/CPRA Rights)

  • Right to know what personal information is collected and how it’s used
  • Right to delete personal information
  • Right to correct inaccurate information
  • Right to opt-out of sale or sharing of personal information
  • Right to limit use of sensitive personal information
  • Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights

California “Shine the Light” Law: California residents may request information about disclosures to third parties for direct marketing purposes.

C. Other State Laws

We comply with applicable state privacy laws including:

  • Colorado Privacy Act (CPA)
  • Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA)
  • Connecticut Data Privacy Act (CTDPA)
  • Utah Consumer Privacy Act (UCPA)

D. International Users (GDPR/UK GDPR)

If applicable, you may have additional rights including right to restrict processing, right to object to processing, and right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

9. How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise your privacy rights:

  • Contact us: Submit a request through our contact form at www.hustlefinderpro.com/contact, selecting “Privacy Rights Request” as your reason for contact
  • Provide: Sufficient information to verify your identity
  • Specify: Which right(s) you wish to exercise

Verification: We may request additional information to verify your identity before processing requests.

Response Time: We will respond within 45 days (may extend to 90 days with notification).

Appeals: If we deny your request, you may appeal by contacting us with “Privacy Appeal” in the subject line.

10. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for basic functionality (cannot be disabled)
  • Functional Cookies: Enhance user experience (can be disabled)
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand usage patterns (can be disabled)
  • Advertising Cookies: Used for targeted advertising (opt-in only)

Cookie Management: Use our cookie consent banner or browser settings to manage preferences.

Do Not Track: Our Site does not respond to Do Not Track signals.

11. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, resources, or tools. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any information.

12. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately through our contact form at www.hustlefinderpro.com/contact.

13. International Data Transfers

We are based in the United States. By using our Site, you consent to the transfer and processing of your information in the U.S., which may have different data protection laws than your country.

14. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes by:

  • Posting the updated policy on this page
  • Sending an email notification to active customers
  • Displaying a site banner notification for 30 days

The “Last Updated” date at the top indicates when this policy was last revised.

15. Contact Information

For privacy-related questions, concerns, or requests:

Privacy Officer HustleFinderPro Contact: Please use our contact form at www.hustlefinderpro.com/contact and select “Privacy” as your reason for contact Website: www.hustlefinderpro.com

For general inquiries, please use our contact form at www.hustlefinderpro.com/contact.

Additional State-Specific Notices:

Nevada Residents: We do not sell covered information as defined by Nevada law. To opt-out of any future sales, contact us through our contact form at www.hustlefinderpro.com/contact.

Vermont Residents: We will not share your personal information with non-affiliated third parties without your authorization, except as permitted by Vermont law.

Maine Residents: We will not disclose, sell, or use your personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising without your affirmative consent.

Effective Date: This policy is effective as of the “Last Updated” date above.