Cookie Policy
Last Updated: June 22, 2025
E-SideHustle (“we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on www.e-sidehustle.com (“Site”) to enhance your experience, analyze usage, and deliver personalized content. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your choices, complying with GDPR, ePrivacy Directive, CCPA, CPRA, CalOPPA, PECR, and PIPEDA.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our Site. They help us remember preferences, track usage, and serve relevant ads. Similar technologies include web beacons and pixels.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following cookies, with purposes and retention periods:
| Type | Purpose | Examples | Retention |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essential | Enable Site functionality (e.g., navigation, form submissions). | Session cookies, CSRF tokens | Session duration or up to 1 month |
| Analytics | Track usage (e.g., pages visited, time spent) to improve Site. | Google Analytics | Up to 2 years |
| Marketing | Deliver personalized ads or content (e.g., hustle tips). | Social media, ad networks | Up to 1 year |
| Functional | Remember preferences (e.g., cookie settings, language). | Consent management cookies | Up to 1 year |
Essential cookies are always active; others require your consent.
3. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Ensure Site functionality (essential cookies).
- Analyze performance
- Personalize content
- Serve ads on platforms like Instagram.
Data is processed based on consent (non-essential cookies) or legitimate interest (essential cookies).
4. Third-Party Cookies
Third parties (e.g., Google, X) may set cookies via our Site for analytics or ads. They include:
- Google Analytics: Tracks usage, anonymized by default (IP masking).
- Social Media: Buttons may set cookies if you interact.
- Ad Networks: DoubleClick (if ads enabled) for targeted campaigns.
See their privacy policies for details. We don’t control third-party cookies but limit data sharing.
5. Your Cookie Choices
- Consent Banner: On your first visit, choose which non-essential cookies (analytics, marketing) to allow via our granular consent tool. Withdraw consent anytime via Cookie Settings.
- Browser Settings: Block or delete cookies in your browser (e.g., Chrome, Firefox). Note: Disabling essential cookies may break Site functionality.
- Do Not Track: We honor Do Not Track signals (CalOPPA/PECR).
- CCPA Opt-Out: California users can opt out of targeted ad cookies via our “Do Not Sell My Personal Information”.
6. Data Security and Retention
Cookie data is encrypted and stored securely. Non-essential cookie data (e.g., analytics) is retained up to 2 years, then deleted. Essential cookies expire after sessions or 1 month. GDPR-compliant transfers apply for cross-border data (e.g., U.S. servers).
7. Changes to This Policy
We’ll notify you of updates via email or Site notice 7 days in advance. Check here for the latest version.
8. Contact Us
Questions? Email support@e-sidehustle.com.
EU users: Contact our Data Protection Officer at support@e-sidehustle.com.
California users: See our Privacy Policy for rights.