Welcome to Hacks and Hustles. We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we comply with various privacy regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the ePrivacy Directive (EPD), the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), the Colorado Privacy Act (CPA), the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA), and other relevant privacy laws.

1. Data Collection and Usage

Hacks and Hustles does not collect any personal data directly from users. We do not gather email addresses, account information, or other personal identifiers. The only data that may be collected is through cookies and similar tracking technologies used by Google AdSense and its partners. We hold no information about users ourselves.

These technologies help us improve our website’s functionality and deliver relevant ads. The data collected may include non-personal information such as your IP address, browser type, and browsing behavior, but it is managed by Google AdSense and its partners.

If you wish to exercise your data protection rights (such as access, correction, deletion, or data portability), please note that we do not hold any personal data ourselves. For any inquiries regarding your personal data collected through Google AdSense or its partners, please contact Google directly or visit their privacy policies and support pages.

2. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Cookies are small data files placed on your device by websites you visit. These are used to remember your preferences, understand how you interact with our site, and analyze traffic patterns.

We use cookies for various purposes, including:

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for the operation of our website.
• Performance Cookies: To understand how visitors use our site and improve it.
• Functionality Cookies: To remember your preferences and enhance your experience.
• Advertising Cookies: Used by Google AdSense and its partners to deliver personalized ads.

For users in the EU, we comply with the ePrivacy Directive (EPD) and GDPR, which require explicit consent for non-essential cookies. You can manage your cookie preferences through our cookie consent management tool or your browser settings.

3. Third-Party Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites and services, including those of Google AdSense and its partners. These external sites are not under our control and may have their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites.

For any data collected through third-party services such as Google AdSense, please refer to their privacy policies for information on how they handle your data and how you can exercise your rights.

4. Data Security

We employ technical and organizational measures to protect the security of data transmitted through our website. However, we cannot guarantee absolute security due to the inherent risks of online data transmission. Our commitment is to protect your data to the best of our ability.

5. Rights Under GDPR and EPD

If you are a resident of the European Union, you have rights under the GDPR and the ePrivacy Directive. These rights include:

• The right to access your personal data held by third parties.
• The right to rectify inaccurate or incomplete data.
• The right to request erasure of your personal data.
• The right to restrict or object to data processing.
• The right to data portability.
• The right to withdraw consent where applicable.
• The right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

Since we do not collect personal data, any requests related to data held by Google AdSense or its partners should be directed to them.

6. Rights Under CPRA, CPA, and VCDPA

If you are a resident of California, Colorado, or Virginia, you have rights under CPRA, CPA, and VCDPA. These rights include:

• The right to know what personal information is being collected about you.
• The right to request deletion of your personal information.
• The right to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information.
• The right to access and obtain a copy of your personal information.
• The right to correct inaccuracies in your personal information.
• The right to limit the use of sensitive personal information.
• The right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights.

For requests related to data held by Google AdSense or its partners, please contact them directly. We do not hold any information on users.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy regularly to stay informed about how we protect your data.

Continued use of our website after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy. Significant changes will be communicated as necessary.