Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 11, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to SideGigs Academy ("we," "our," or "us"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website https://sidegigs.academy and use our services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We collect information that you provide directly to us, including:

  • Account Information: Name, email address, phone number, and password when you create an account
  • Payment Information: Payment method details (processed securely through Stripe and M-Pesa)
  • Profile Information: Any additional information you choose to provide in your profile
  • Communication Data: Information you provide when contacting us or participating in surveys

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you access our services, we automatically collect:

  • Usage Data: Pages viewed, time spent, clicks, and navigation patterns
  • Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers
  • Location Data: Approximate location based on IP address for currency and content localization
  • Cookies and Tracking: Data collected through cookies and similar technologies

2.3 Third-Party Information

If you sign in using Google OAuth, we receive:

  • Your Google account email address
  • Your name and profile picture (if available)
  • Google user ID

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

  • Service Delivery: To provide, maintain, and improve our services
  • Account Management: To create and manage your account
  • Payment Processing: To process transactions and send receipts
  • Communication: To send you updates, newsletters, and promotional materials (with your consent)
  • Personalization: To customize content and recommendations based on your preferences
  • Analytics: To understand how users interact with our services
  • Security: To detect, prevent, and address fraud and security issues
  • Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

4.1 Service Providers

We share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf:

  • Payment Processors: Stripe (card payments) and Safaricom M-Pesa (mobile money)
  • Email Service: Brevo (formerly Sendinblue) for transactional and marketing emails
  • Hosting Provider: For website hosting and data storage

4.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.

4.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data:

  • Encryption of data in transit using SSL/TLS
  • Secure password hashing using industry-standard algorithms
  • Regular security assessments and updates
  • Access controls and authentication mechanisms
  • Secure payment processing through PCI-compliant providers

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal data
  • Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
  • Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails
  • Data Portability: Request your data in a portable format
  • Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing where applicable

To exercise these rights, please contact us at noreply@sidegigs.academy

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

  • Remember your preferences and settings
  • Keep you logged in to your account
  • Analyze site traffic and usage patterns
  • Provide personalized content and recommendations

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our services.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to:

  • Provide our services to you
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Resolve disputes and enforce agreements

When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal data within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal purposes.

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this privacy policy.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by:

  • Posting the new privacy policy on this page
  • Updating the "Last updated" date
  • Sending you an email notification (for significant changes)

Your continued use of our services after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us:

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