HustleForge LLC (“HustleForge,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have.

1. Information We Collect

Information you provide directly. When you contact us via email (e.g., support@hustleforge.tech), purchase a product, or submit an inquiry, we may collect:

Name and email address
Message content and subject line
Payment information (processed securely by Stripe; we do not store card numbers)

Information collected automatically. When you visit our website, certain data is collected automatically by our hosting provider and analytics tools:

IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers
Pages visited, time on page, referring URL, and click interactions
Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 5 below)

2. How We Use Your Information

To respond to your inquiries and deliver products or services you purchase
To process payments via our payment processor (Stripe)
To improve our website, content, and service offerings
To send transactional communications related to your orders
To monitor site performance and detect security threats
To comply with legal obligations

We do not use your information for automated decision-making or profiling.

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share information with:

Stripe, Inc. — payment processing (stripe.com/privacy)
Automattic / WordPress.com — website hosting and Jetpack site statistics (automattic.com/privacy)
Google LLC — analytics via Google Analytics 4 and Google Site Kit (policies.google.com/privacy)
Law enforcement or regulators — only when required by law, subpoena, or court order

4. Payment Processing

All payments are processed by Stripe. When you click a purchase link on our site, you are directed to a Stripe-hosted checkout page. We never receive, store, or have access to your full credit card number. Stripe’s handling of your payment data is governed by the Stripe Privacy Policy.

5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our site and third-party services may set cookies or use similar technologies:

Google Analytics 4 (GA4) — collects anonymized usage data (pages viewed, session duration, traffic source). You can opt out via the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Jetpack Stats (by Automattic) — collects basic page-view statistics.
WordPress.com cookies — session and preference cookies set by the hosting platform.

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Disabling cookies may affect site functionality.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Email correspondence is typically retained for up to 24 months unless a longer period is required by law.

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational security measures to protect your information. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Your Rights & Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

Access the personal information we hold about you
Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
Delete your personal information (subject to legal exceptions)
Opt out of analytics tracking (see Section 5)
Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

To exercise any of these rights, email us at support@hustleforge.tech with the subject line “Privacy Request.” We will respond within 30 days.

9. California Residents (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). We do not sell personal information. You may request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected, and request deletion. Contact us at support@hustleforge.tech with “CCPA Request” in the subject line.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.

11. Third-Party Links

Our site may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., Stripe checkout, social media). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of our site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, contact us at:

HustleForge LLC
Email: support@hustleforge.tech