Privacy Policy
Last updated: May 2026 · Plain-English summary first.
1. Plain-English summary
- We collect the minimum data needed to recommend side hustles relevant to you.
- We do not sell your personal data.
- Affiliate networks (Skimlinks, Sovrn, Awin, Impact, CJ, etc.) may set cookies when you click outbound links — see our Cookie Policy.
- You can request your data or deletion at any time: privacy@hustle-hubai.com.
2. Who we are
HustleHub AI ("we", "us", "our") is an editorial comparison platform for side hustles and gig-economy opportunities, accessible at hustle-hubai.com. For privacy questions or data subject requests, contact: privacy@hustle-hubai.com.
3. What data we collect
3.1 You provide
- Account info when you sign up (email, name, optionally a profile picture from Google).
- Profile preferences you fill in (country, skills, time available, assets).
- Newsletter email if you subscribe.
- Reports & submissions if you flag a listing or submit a new opportunity.
3.2 Collected automatically
- Anonymous usage analytics (pages visited, searches, clicks) — used to improve recommendations.
- Cookies — see Cookie Policy.
- IP address and approximate region — used for region-aware results and security/rate-limiting.
4. How we use your data
- To match you to relevant opportunities (AI matching).
- To send the Weekly Hustle Digest if you've subscribed (you can unsubscribe at any time).
- To detect abuse, spam, and fraud.
- To comply with legal obligations.
5. Legal basis (UK/EU GDPR)
We rely on the following lawful bases under the UK GDPR / EU GDPR:
- Consent — for marketing emails and non-essential cookies.
- Legitimate interest — for security, fraud prevention, and product improvement.
- Contract — to provide the matching service to logged-in users.
6. Sharing
We do not sell personal data. We share data only with vetted processors required to run the service: MongoDB Atlas (hosting), Stripe (payment processing for sponsored placements), Resend / Google (transactional & marketing email), and Emergent (managed Google Auth proxy). Outbound clicks to opportunities/platforms send standard browser data (referrer, user-agent) to the destination — we don't transmit your account info.
7. Affiliate networks & tracking
Some outbound links on HustleHub AI may be affiliate links via networks such as Skimlinks, Sovrn, Awin, Impact, CJ, FlexOffers, or direct partner programmes. When you click such a link, the network may set a cookie to attribute a referral to us. See our Affiliate Disclosurefor the full list of networks and the editorial firewall we maintain.
8. Your rights
Under UK/EU GDPR and California CCPA you have the right to:
- Access a copy of your personal data.
- Correct inaccurate data.
- Erase your data (right to be forgotten).
- Object to or restrict certain processing.
- Withdraw consent for marketing/analytics cookies at any time.
- Data portability.
To exercise any of these rights, email privacy@hustle-hubai.com. We respond within 30 days. You also have the right to complain to your local supervisory authority (e.g., the ICO in the UK).
9. Retention
Account data is retained while your account is active and deleted within 90 days of account closure (or sooner on request). Anonymous analytics are retained for up to 24 months.
10. International transfers
Servers are hosted in regions covered by adequacy decisions or Standard Contractual Clauses where applicable. We aim to keep EU/UK user data within the UK/EEA where possible.
11. Children
HustleHub AI is not intended for users under 16. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If you believe a child has used the service, contact us and we'll remove their data promptly.
12. Security
Data is encrypted in transit (HTTPS/TLS). Passwords are hashed with bcrypt. We use Bearer-token authentication and follow industry best practices, but no system is 100% secure — we recommend strong, unique passwords.
13. Updates to this policy
We may update this policy. Material changes will be highlighted on this page with a new "Last updated" date. Continued use of the site after changes go live constitutes acceptance.