📄 Privacy Policy for The Side Hustle Forge

Effective Date: 04/21/2025

At The Side Hustle Forge (“we,” “our,” or “us”), your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, https://www.thesidehustleforge.com (the “Site”), and when you purchase our products, join our email list, or otherwise interact with our content.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

  • Contact Information: Your name and email address when you sign up for our newsletter or download a free resource.

  • Payment Information: When purchasing a product, we may collect your billing details via Squarespace’s secure payment processing partners (we do not store this information ourselves).

  • Website Usage Data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, and interaction data collected via cookies and analytics tools.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To provide and deliver products and digital downloads

  • To send email updates, newsletters, or promotional offers (with your consent)

  • To improve our content, services, and user experience

  • To comply with legal obligations

3. Sharing of Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share information with:

  • Third-party service providers (such as Squarespace, Google Analytics, email marketing platforms, and payment processors)

  • Legal authorities when required to comply with legal obligations

These third parties are only given access to the information needed to perform their services.

4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to analyze traffic and improve the user experience. You can disable cookies through your browser settings. Our website may also use pixels and tracking scripts for analytics and retargeting ads.

5. Your Rights

If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA) or California, you may have the following rights:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you

  • Request correction, deletion, or restriction of your data

  • Withdraw consent at any time (for email marketing)

  • Request that we do not sell your personal information (California users)

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [your business email address].

6. Email Marketing

If you join our email list, we may send you promotional emails. You can unsubscribe at any time using the “unsubscribe” link at the bottom of every email or by contacting us directly.

7. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security practices to protect your information. However, no online system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.

8. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites.

9. Children's Privacy

Our website and content are not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date.”

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

The Side Hustle Forge
Email: support@thesidehustleforge.com
Website: https://www.thesidehustleforge.com