Side Gig Journal Group Inc. (“company”, “I”, “we” or “us”) is dedicated to respecting the privacy of your personal information. This privacy policy describes what information is collected from you on www.sidegigjournal.com (the “website”) and how it is used. The term “you” refers to anyone who uses, visits, and/or views the website.
By visiting and using the website, you accept and agree to be bound by this privacy policy. Your continued use of the website after any changes to the Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of those changes. If you do not agree, you must not access or use the website.
Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)
We comply with PIPEDA, which governs how we collect, use, and disclose personal information. You have the right to access your information, request details on how it’s used or disclosed, and expect appropriate security safeguards.
Children’s Privacy
This website is intended for individuals over 18. We do not knowingly collect or use information from children under 13. If you believe such information has been collected without parental consent, contact us to have it deleted.
What Information We Collect and How It’s Used
We may collect personal information like your name, email, phone number, address, avatar, or credit card details when you:
- Register or make a purchase
- Subscribe to our newsletter
- Contact us or fill out a form
- Leave a comment or use live chat
- Respond to surveys or search on the website
This data helps us:
- Improve your experience and the website
- Respond to inquiries and provide support
- Send offers, promotions, and updates
- Serve personalized ads (may include affiliate links)
We also collect log data and use tools like Google Analytics to gather IP addresses, browser info, pages visited, location data, etc., to understand usage patterns and improve performance.
Comments and Social Media
When you leave a comment, your name, email, and website may be saved. Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely.
If you engage with us via social media, you disclose personal info voluntarily. We are not responsible for how others use that information.
Use of Cookies
Cookies are small data files that help personalize your browsing experience. They may:
- Save login info
- Store preferences
- Track interactions for analytics
- Deliver relevant ads (including affiliate marketing)
You can turn off cookies in your browser settings, but some features may not function properly.
Web Beacons and Pixels
We use web beacons and pixels (e.g., Facebook, Pinterest) to track user behavior and help display relevant ads. These tools help measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns and remarket to you across platforms.
Third-Party Links and Use
We may share content or ads from third parties. Once you leave our site, you are subject to that third party’s privacy policies and practices. We are not responsible for the content or practices of third-party sites.
We use services like Google AdSense, which use cookies to serve personalized ads based on your browsing history. You can adjust ad settings on Google’s website.
Disclosure of Your Information
We may share your information with:
- Trusted partners (e.g., hosting, email marketing providers)
- Legal authorities if required
- A successor in the event of a sale, merger, or acquisition
We never sell your personal information.
Mediavine Programmatic Advertising
We use Mediavine to serve interest-based ads. Mediavine and its partners may use cookies, pixels, and other technologies to collect and personalize ads based on:
- IP address
- Device/browser info
- Email (hashed)
- Location and activity
You may opt out by visiting:
For more information, visit Mediavine’s privacy page.
Email Marketing
If you opt into our email list, you’ll receive newsletters, promotions, and updates. You can unsubscribe at any time via the “unsubscribe” link in our emails or by contacting us.
We comply with the CAN-SPAM Act and GDPR regarding how we collect and use your email data.
Opt-Out
You can opt out of our emails anytime by:
- Clicking “unsubscribe” in our emails
- Emailing us at danielle@sidegigjournal.com
To opt out from third-party communications, please contact them directly.
GDPR Visitor Rights
If you’re located in the European Union, you have rights under the GDPR:
- Access and rectify your data
- Request data deletion
- Restrict or object to processing
- Data portability
- Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise these rights, email us at danielle@sidegigjournal.com.
Your CCPA Rights (California Residents)
If you live in California, you have rights under the CCPA:
- Know what personal info is collected and how it’s used
- Request access to your data
- Request deletion of your data
- Say no to the sale of your personal information
- Equal service regardless of exercising your privacy rights
We do not sell personal information. You may request data access or deletion by emailing danielle@sidegigjournal.com.
Security
We take reasonable precautions to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission online is 100% secure.
Purchases are completed through third-party vendors. We do not store your credit card information.
By using our site, you agree not to hold us liable for unauthorized access or data breaches.
Privacy Policy Updates
This policy is effective as of April 18, 2025. It may be updated at any time. Your continued use of the website signifies acceptance of any changes.
Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: