Hustle AI Privacy Policy

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Hustle AI ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application Hustle AI (the "App").

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect the following personal information when you use our App:

  • Location Data: With your consent, we collect your location to provide location-based money-making opportunities and nearby deals

  • Photos: When you use the Value Analyzer feature, you may choose to upload photos for item analysis

  • Device Information: We may collect device identifiers, operating system version, and app usage statistics

Usage Information

We automatically collect certain information about your use of the App:

  • App features you access

  • Time spent on different sections

  • Error logs and crash reports

  • Performance data

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

Core App Functionality

  • Location Services: To provide personalized money-making opportunities near your location

  • Image Analysis: To analyze photos you upload for value estimation (using Azure Vision API)

  • AI Recommendations: To generate personalized financial advice and opportunity suggestions (using OpenAI API)

  • Marketplace Integration: To display relevant eBay and Craigslist listings

App Improvement

  • Analyze usage patterns to improve app performance

  • Fix bugs and technical issues

  • Develop new features based on user behavior

Communication

  • Send you important updates about the App

  • Respond to your support requests

  • Provide customer service

Third-Party Services

Our App integrates with several third-party services:

OpenAI API

  • Purpose: AI-powered financial analysis and opportunity recommendations

  • Data Shared: Your location and query information

  • Privacy: OpenAI's privacy policy applies to data processed by their services

Azure Vision API

  • Purpose: Image analysis for value estimation

  • Data Shared: Photos you upload for analysis

  • Privacy: Microsoft's privacy policy applies to data processed by their services

eBay API

  • Purpose: Display relevant resale opportunities

  • Data Shared: Search queries and location data

  • Privacy: eBay's privacy policy applies to data processed by their services

Apify (Craigslist Integration)

  • Purpose: Display local marketplace listings

  • Data Shared: Location and search queries

  • Privacy: Apify's privacy policy applies to data processed by their services

Data Storage and Security

Local Storage

  • Your data is primarily stored locally on your device

  • App preferences and settings are stored securely

  • No personal data is stored on our servers

Security Measures

  • We implement industry-standard security practices

  • Data transmission is encrypted using HTTPS

  • We regularly update our security protocols

Your Rights and Choices

Location Services

  • You can enable or disable location services in your device settings

  • Location data is only used when you grant permission

  • You can revoke location access at any time

Photo Access

  • Photo upload is completely optional

  • You control which photos to upload for analysis

  • Photos are not stored permanently on our servers

Data Deletion

  • You can delete the App at any time to remove all local data

  • No personal data is retained on our servers after app deletion

Children's Privacy

Our App is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

International Users

If you are using our App from outside the United States, please note that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located. By using our App, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:

  • Posting the new Privacy Policy in the App

  • Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy

  • Sending you a notification if you have provided contact information

Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: privacy@hustleai.com

Address: [Your Company Address]

Phone: [Your Contact Number]

Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Union, our legal basis for processing your personal information includes:

  • Consent: When you grant permission for location services and photo access

  • Legitimate Interest: To provide and improve our services

  • Contract Performance: To fulfill our obligations under our terms of service

California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

  • Request disclosure of personal information we collect

  • Request deletion of your personal information

  • Request information about third-party sharing

  • Not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided above.

Data Retention

We retain your information only as long as necessary to:

  • Provide our services

  • Comply with legal obligations

  • Resolve disputes

  • Enforce our agreements

When you delete the App, all local data is immediately removed from your device.

Third-Party Links

Our App may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

Consent

By using our App, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our App.

Note: This privacy policy is effective as of the date listed above and applies to all users of the Hustle AI mobile application.