Privacy policy

Side Hustles Build Empires LLC
Effective Date: February 20, 2026
Last Updated: February 20, 2026

Side Hustles Build Empires LLC (“SHBE,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, purchase products, or use our digital services, including SHBE Strategist (the “Services”).

By using the Services, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

1. PERSONAL INFORMATION WE COLLECT

We collect information necessary to operate our business and provide Services.

A. Device and Usage Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain technical data, including:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Device type

  • Time zone

  • Cookie identifiers

  • Pages visited

  • Products viewed

  • Search terms

  • Referral URLs

  • Interaction behavior

Purpose:

  • Website functionality

  • Security and fraud prevention

  • Analytics and performance optimization

  • Marketing effectiveness measurement

Source:
Automatically collected via cookies, pixels, log files, and similar technologies.

Shared with:

  • Shopify

  • Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics)

  • Advertising partners (e.g., Meta Platforms)

  • Infrastructure providers

B. Order and Transaction Information

When you make a purchase, we collect:

  • Name

  • Billing address

  • Shipping address

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Order details

Payment information is processed securely by third-party payment processors (such as Shopify Payments, Stripe, or PayPal). We do not store full credit card numbers.

Purpose:

  • Process payments

  • Fulfill orders

  • Send confirmations

  • Prevent fraud

  • Provide customer support

  • Meet legal obligations

C. Customer Support Information

When you contact us, we may collect:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Order information

  • Communications history

Purpose:

  • Respond to inquiries

  • Resolve issues

  • Provide support

D. Digital Service and SaaS Usage Information

If you use SHBE Strategist or other digital tools, we may collect:

  • Account information

  • Usage logs

  • Feature interaction data

  • Performance metrics

  • Session data

  • Technical diagnostics

Purpose:

  • Operate the platform

  • Improve functionality

  • Maintain security

  • Detect abuse or misuse

  • Product development

We do not sell or publicly disclose user-generated content.

2. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use personal information to:

  • Process and deliver orders

  • Provide subscription services

  • Manage accounts

  • Communicate transactional updates

  • Improve products and Services

  • Prevent fraud and abuse

  • Comply with legal requirements

  • Send marketing communications (only if opted in)

We do not sell personal information.

3. SHARING PERSONAL INFORMATION

We share information only with trusted third parties necessary to operate our business, including:

  • Shopify (e-commerce platform)

  • Payment processors

  • Shipping carriers

  • Analytics providers

  • Advertising platforms

  • Cloud hosting providers

We may disclose information:

  • To comply with legal obligations

  • To respond to lawful requests

  • To protect our rights, safety, or property

  • In connection with a business transaction (e.g., merger or sale)

4. BEHAVIORAL ADVERTISING

We may use cookies and tracking technologies to deliver relevant advertising.

Tools may include:

  • Google Analytics

  • Meta Pixel

  • Advertising cookies

You may opt out via:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/settings/?tab=ads
Google: https://adssettings.google.com
Digital Advertising Alliance: http://optout.aboutads.info

Blocking cookies may impact functionality.

5. COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES

We use:

  • Essential cookies (cart, checkout, login)

  • Performance cookies

  • Analytics cookies

  • Marketing cookies

You may manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

6. DATA RETENTION

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:

  • Provide Services

  • Complete transactions

  • Maintain records for tax and legal purposes

  • Prevent fraud

  • Manage subscriptions

You may request deletion of your information where permitted by law.

7. GDPR RIGHTS (EEA USERS)

If you are located in the European Economic Area, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Correct inaccurate information

  • Request deletion

  • Restrict processing

  • Object to processing

  • Request data portability

To exercise these rights, contact: support@shbeofficial.com

Data may be processed outside the EEA, including in the United States.

8. CALIFORNIA PRIVACY RIGHTS (CCPA / CPRA)

California residents have the right to:

  • Know what personal information is collected

  • Request deletion of personal information

  • Correct inaccurate information

  • Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information (we do not sell personal data)

  • Limit use of sensitive personal information

Requests may be submitted to: support@shbeofficial.com

You may designate an authorized agent to act on your behalf.

9. AUTOMATED DECISION-MAKING

We do not use fully automated decision-making that produces legal or similarly significant effects.

Fraud detection systems operated by third-party providers may analyze transactions for security purposes.

10. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

Our Services are not intended for individuals under 18 years of age.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

If you believe a child has provided information, contact us for removal.

11. DATA SECURITY

We implement commercially reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information.

However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

12. SHBE STRATEGIST DATA PROTECTION

Data associated with SHBE Strategist and other digital services is used solely for:

  • Service operation

  • Security monitoring

  • Feature improvement

  • Abuse prevention

We do not sell, rent, or license user data or content to third parties.

Unauthorized scraping, reverse engineering, or extraction of platform data, structured outputs, or proprietary systems is prohibited.

13. DO NOT TRACK SIGNALS

Due to the lack of a consistent industry standard, we do not currently respond to “Do Not Track” browser signals.

14. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Changes take effect immediately upon posting the updated version on our website.

Continued use of the Services constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

15. CONTACT INFORMATION

For privacy-related questions or requests:

Side Hustles Build Empires LLC
Email: support@shbeofficial.com

California residents may also contact the California Privacy Protection Agency:

https://cppa.ca.gov