Privacy Policy for The Business Hack

Effective Date: January 9, 2024

The Business Hack (hereinafter referred to as "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, www.thebusinesshack.com (the "Website"). It also outlines your privacy rights under applicable laws such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other relevant data protection regulations.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

  • Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, postal address, and any other personal details you provide through our contact forms, subscriptions, or when purchasing our services.

  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referral source, and device data to ensure optimal website performance and user experience.

  • Usage Data: Pages you view, the time you spend on the Website, and your navigation activity.

  • Marketing and Communications Data: Your preferences in receiving marketing communications from us.

We collect this data either through direct interactions (e.g., when you sign up for a newsletter), automated technologies (e.g., cookies), or third-party sources such as analytics providers.

2. Use of Information

We use your personal data to:

  • Provide and manage our services, products, and offerings.

  • Personalize your experience on the Website.

  • Process your transactions and manage your orders.

  • Communicate with you, including sending promotional emails and updates about our services.

  • Comply with legal and regulatory obligations, including GDPR for users in the European Economic Area (EEA) and CCPA for residents of California.

  • Improve our website functionality, business operations, and marketing strategies.

3. Affiliate Marketing and Third-Party Links

The Business Hack participates in affiliate marketing programs, which means we may embed third-party affiliate links on our Website. When you click on such links and make a purchase, we may earn a commission. Please note that we do not have control over the privacy practices of these third-party websites. You are encouraged to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit through affiliate links on our site.

We ensure that all affiliate marketing complies with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines and relevant advertising laws.

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

For individuals located in the EEA, we process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

  • Consent: When you give us explicit consent to use your personal data for marketing and other purposes.

  • Contractual Necessity: When the processing of your data is required for us to fulfill a contract with you (e.g., providing services you request).

  • Legitimate Interests: When processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests, such as improving our Website and services.

  • Legal Compliance: When the processing is required to comply with a legal obligation, including GDPR compliance.

5. Your Rights Under GDPR

If you are a resident of the EEA, you have the following rights:

  • Right of Access: You have the right to request copies of your personal data.

  • Right to Rectification: You can request correction of inaccurate data.

  • Right to Erasure: You can request the deletion of your data, where applicable.

  • Right to Restrict Processing: You can request to restrict the processing of your personal data in certain circumstances.

  • Right to Data Portability: You can request to transfer your personal data to another service provider.

  • Right to Object: You can object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@thebusinesshack.com.

6. Your Rights Under CCPA

For California residents, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) grants the following rights:

  • Right to Know: You have the right to know what personal data we collect, how we use it, and with whom we share it.

  • Right to Deletion: You can request the deletion of your personal data.

  • Right to Opt-Out: You have the right to opt out of the sale of your personal information.

  • Right to Non-Discrimination: You will not be discriminated against for exercising your CCPA rights.

To make a request under the CCPA, please contact us at info@thebusinesshack.com or call us at (+1866) 957-7239.

7. Data Retention

We will retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes we collected it for, including to meet legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. When we no longer require your data, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure the security of your personal data and protect it from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.

9. International Data Transfers

As The Business Hack operates globally, your personal data may be transferred and stored outside your country of residence, including to the United States. For transfers to countries outside the EEA, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs), to protect your privacy rights.

10. Cookies

Our Website uses cookies to enhance your experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device to collect information about your browsing activities. You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, although this may affect the functionality of our Website.

For more detailed information on the cookies we use, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. We encourage you to review this page regularly to stay informed about how we are protecting your personal data.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your privacy rights, please contact us at:

The Business Hack
Merril Lynch Building
101 Hudson St, 21st Floor
Jersey City, NJ 07302
United States
Email: info@thebusinesshack.com
Phone: (+1866) 957-7239

By using our Website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to the collection, use, and storage of your personal data as described herein.