Cookie Policy

Last updated: February 2025

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit websites. They help websites remember your preferences, understand how you use the site, and improve your experience.

Cookies can be "session cookies" (deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent cookies" (remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them).

2. How We Use Cookies

HustleLink uses cookies to provide essential functionality, improve performance, and understand how users interact with our platform. We use cookies for the following purposes:

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the platform to function properly. They enable core features like:

  • User authentication and login sessions
  • Shopping cart functionality
  • Security features and fraud prevention
  • Remembering your preferences during a session

You cannot opt out of essential cookies as they are required for the platform to work.

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with HustleLink by collecting anonymous information:

  • Pages visited and time spent on pages
  • How users navigate through the site
  • Error messages encountered
  • General geographic location (country/city level)

This information helps us improve the platform and fix issues.

Preference Cookies

These cookies remember choices you make to personalize your experience:

  • Language preferences
  • Recently viewed storefronts
  • Display preferences

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on HustleLink are set by third-party services we use:

Stripe

Our payment processor uses cookies to process payments securely and prevent fraud. These are essential for completing transactions. Learn more at Stripe's Privacy Policy.

Supabase

Our database and authentication provider may set cookies for session management and authentication purposes.

Analytics Providers

We may use analytics services that set their own cookies to collect usage data. This data is aggregated and anonymized.

5. How to Control Cookies

You have several options for controlling cookies:

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:

  • See what cookies are stored and delete them
  • Block all cookies or just third-party cookies
  • Set preferences for specific websites
  • Clear cookies when you close your browser

Here are links to cookie settings for common browsers:

Do Not Track

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature. We currently do not respond to Do Not Track signals, but we limit data collection to what is necessary for our services.

6. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable cookies, please be aware that:

  • You may not be able to log in to your account
  • Shopping cart functionality may not work properly
  • Your preferences won't be remembered between visits
  • Some features of the platform may be unavailable
  • Payment processing may not function correctly

We recommend keeping essential cookies enabled for the best experience.

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will post any changes on this page and update the "Last updated" date.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

Email: support@hustlelink.com