• At The Side Hustle Squad (TSHS), your privacy is a top priority. Our policy is to respect and protect your personal information across our website, https://thesidehustlesquad.com/, and any other platforms we operate.
• We only collect personal information when it’s necessary to provide the best virtual assistant services for your business. All data is collected fairly, with your full knowledge and consent. We’ll also explain why we need the information and how it will be used.
• We retain your data only as long as necessary to deliver the services you requested. All stored data is protected with industry-standard security measures to prevent unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. We do not publicly share or disclose any personal information unless required by law.
• Our website may link to external sites that are not operated by us. Please note that we cannot control or take responsibility for the privacy practices of these external sites.
• You are free to decline our request for personal information, though it may affect our ability to provide certain services. Continued use of our website will be seen as acceptance of our privacy practices. If you have questions about how we handle your personal information, don’t hesitate to contact us.
• This policy is effective as of January 2019.
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• Introduction
• The Side Hustle Squad (TSHS) is a Virtual Assistant agency providing business support, resources, and services to help businesses grow and succeed. The security and privacy of our clients and visitors are of utmost importance, and we are committed to safeguarding the data you share with us. This privacy notice explains how TSHS collects and processes personal data through the use of our website and services.
  1. 1. Collection and Use of Data
        1. Email & Personal Information – Visitors to our website may be offered various downloads, offers, or services. To access certain services, we may ask for your email address and consent to receive further communications. If you choose not to provide this information, access to these offers may be limited.
           Your data may be processed in the following ways:
           Added to our email marketing list, which adheres to privacy laws with strong security measures. We track email interactions (such as clicks) to improve our services and content.
           TSHS does not store or process any credit card information directly.
        2. Cookies – Cookies are small pieces of data stored on your device. TSHS uses cookies, such as Google Analytics and Facebook Pixel, to track visitor behavior and enhance the user experience. These cookies collect non-personally identifiable information like page visits and duration.
           You can modify your browser settings to reject cookies or notify you when a cookie is sent.
        3. Links to Other Sites – Our website may contain links to third-party websites. TSHS is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites.
        4. Your Rights – You have the right to request access to or deletion of your personal data. To inquire about the information we hold, please contact us at [email protected].
     2. Retention and Deletion
        1. Automated Unsubscribe –  Every email you receive from TSHS includes an “unsubscribe” link, allowing you to opt out of further communications instantly.
        2. Manual Unsubscribe – For ongoing client relationships, unsubscribing from marketing emails does not stop project-related communications. These communications continue until the completion of services.
        3. Right to Be Forgotten – You can request that all personal identifiers be removed from our system, and we will delete your information accordingly.
     3. Information from Minors – TSHS services are intended for individuals aged 18 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. Parents are encouraged to guide their children’s online activities to protect their personal information.
• Acceptance of Terms – By using our website or engaging with our services, you acknowledge and accept the terms of this privacy policy. If you do not agree with these terms, please refrain from using our services. TSHS reserves the right to update this policy as needed, with any changes reflected at the top of this notice.
• Sharing Personal Information – We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. Your data will only be shared when necessary for service processing as outlined above or when required by law.
• Further Information – If you have any questions or concerns regarding our privacy policy, please contact us at [email protected].