PRIVACY POLICY

 # Privacy Policy

Side Hustle Sparks ("we", "our", "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information when you visit this blog.

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### 1. Information We Collect

**We do not collect personal information directly.**

However, the following third-party services we use may collect data automatically:

- **Google Analytics** — Tracks page views, time on site, browser type, and general location (country/city level — never your exact address)
- **Google AdSense** — Serves ads based on your browsing behavior
- **Amazon Associates** — Tracks clicks on affiliate links

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### 2. Cookies

This blog uses cookies through Google and Amazon services.

Cookies are small text files stored on your device. They help us understand how readers use the blog.

**You can disable cookies** in your browser settings at any time. Some features may not work properly without them.

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### 3. Google AdSense

We use **Google AdSense** to display advertisements on this blog.

Google uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this website and other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting [Google Ad Settings](https://www.google.com/settings/ads).

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### 4. Amazon Affiliate Disclosure

**Side Hustle Sparks is a participant in the Amazon Associates Program.**

This means: when you click an Amazon link on this blog and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission — **at no extra cost to you whatsoever.** The price you pay is exactly the same.

This helps us keep the blog free and running. We only recommend products we genuinely believe in.

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### 5. Third-Party Links

Our posts may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. Please review their privacy policies separately.

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### 6. Children's Privacy

This blog is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect any information from children.

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### 7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. All changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

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### 8. Contact

Questions about this policy? Reach us at: **thesidehustlesparks@gmail.com**

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