Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 22, 2026

Welcome to SideHustler. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our service.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

• Account Information: When you sign up using Google authentication, we collect your name, email address, and profile picture from your Google account.
• Lead Data: Information you enter about your customers and leads, including names, contact details, and custom fields you create.
• Quick Responses: Pre-written messages you save in the system.

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our service.
• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, and device identifiers.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and maintain our service
• Authenticate your account
• Store and sync your lead data across devices
• Improve and optimize our service
• Communicate with you about service updates
• Ensure security and prevent fraud

3. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely using Firebase/Google Cloud infrastructure with the following protections:

• Data encryption in transit and at rest
• Regular security audits
• Access controls and authentication
• Firestore security rules to ensure users can only access their own data

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. Your lead data is private and only accessible to you. We may share information with:

• Service Providers: Firebase/Google Cloud for hosting and authentication
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights

5. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate data
• Delete your data (see our Data Deletion page)
• Export your data
• Withdraw consent

6. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active. When you delete your account, all associated data is permanently deleted within 30 days.

7. Chrome Extension

Our Chrome extension:

• Only activates on Facebook Messenger pages
• Does not collect browsing history
• Only accesses data you explicitly submit through the extension
• Requires your explicit permission to access Messenger conversations

8. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect data from children.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or your data, please contact us at: