Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 01 September 2024
Our Company is part of the Side Hustle Industries Group which includes Side Hustle Industries, Side Hustle Website Hosting, Side Hustle Logo Creator, Hustle Harder Online, Side Hustle Academy, Side Hustle Resources, Lobke Properties, Ortega Group, Thaves Clothing and Thaves JNR. We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit one of our websites, as well as your rights under GDPR and POPIA.
What Information We Collect
Personal Information
We may collect personal information from you in various ways, including, but not limited to, when you visit our website, register on the site, place an order, subscribe to the newsletter, and in connection with other activities, services, features, or resources we make available on our site. The personal information we collect may include:
- Name
- Email Address
- Phone Number
- Mailing Address
- Payment Information
Non-Personal Information
We also collect non-personal information, such as:
- Browser and Device Information
- IP Address
- Pages Visited
- Time Spent on Pages
- Referral Source
How We Collect Information
Directly from You
We collect information directly from you when you:
- Register on our website
- Place an order
- Subscribe to our newsletter
- Fill out a form
Automatically
We collect information automatically through:
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies (e.g., Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, LinkedIn Insights Tag, X Ads Tag, Facebook Pixel)
Third-Party Sources
We may receive information from third-party sources, such as social media platforms and marketing partners.
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide and maintain our services
- Process transactions
- Communicate with you
- Improve our website
- Personalize your experience
- Conduct marketing and promotional activities
- Ensure compliance with legal obligations
Legal Basis for Processing Personal Information
Under GDPR
We process personal information based on the following legal grounds:
- Consent
- Performance of a contract
- Legal obligation
- Legitimate interests
Under POPIA
We process personal information in accordance with the conditions for lawful processing, including:
- Consent
- Justification
- Legitimacy
- Minimality
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Cookies
We use cookies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies help us understand user behavior, track site performance, and provide personalized content. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
- Cookies are text files placed on your computer to collect standard Internet log information and visitor behavior information. When you visit our websites, we may collect information from you automatically through cookies or similar technology. For further information, visit allaboutcookies.org.
Google Tag Manager
Google Tag Manager is used to manage various tags on our website efficiently. It does not collect personal information directly but can trigger other tags that may collect data. This tool helps us deploy and update tags quickly and easily.
Google Analytics
Google Analytics is used to analyze website traffic and user behavior. It provides insights into how visitors interact with our site, which helps us improve user experience and optimize our content. Google Analytics collects data such as pages visited, time spent on the site, and referral sources.
LinkedIn Insights Tag
LinkedIn Insights Tag helps us track conversions, retarget website visitors, and unlock additional insights about members interacting with our ads on LinkedIn. This tool provides data on website demographics, helping us tailor our content and marketing strategies more effectively.
X Ads Tag
X Ads Tag is used to track the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns. It collects data on ad performance, user interactions, and conversion rates. This information is vital for optimizing our advertising strategies and improving ROI.
Facebook Pixel
Facebook Pixel is utilized to track conversions and optimize our Facebook ads. It helps us understand user actions on our website after interacting with our ads on Facebook, allowing us to measure ad effectiveness and refine our marketing efforts.
Sharing Your Information
We may share your information with:
- Service Providers: Third parties that perform services on our behalf.
- Business Partners: Partners with whom we collaborate on various projects.
- Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect our rights.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
Your Rights
Under GDPR
You have the following rights:
- Right to Access: Obtain a copy of your personal information.
- Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal information.
- Right to Restriction: Restrict processing of your personal information.
- Right to Data Portability: Receive your personal information in a structured format.
- Right to Object: Object to the processing of your personal information.
Under POPIA
You have the following rights:
- Right to Be Informed: Know how your information is being used.
- Right to Access: Request access to your personal information.
- Right to Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information.
- Right to Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information.
- Right to Object: Object to the processing of your personal information.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure adequate protection for international transfers in accordance with applicable laws.
Updates 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 our website and updating the effective date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: