PRIVACY POLICY
Privacy Policy for Homegrown Hustle
homegrownhustle.ca
At Homegrown Hustle (“we,” “our,” or “us”), we respect your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we may collect through Homegrown Hustle, how we use it, and the choices available to you.
## 1. Information We Collect
Depending on how you use Homegrown Hustle, we may collect:
* **Contact information**, such as your name and email address, when you voluntarily submit it through a form or contact us.
* **Business information**, such as business name, address, phone number, website, social media links, descriptions, photos, and other information submitted for a business listing.
* **Website usage information**, such as pages visited and general information about how visitors use the website, when analytics cookies have been accepted.
We only ask for information that is reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it is collected.
## 2. How We Use Information
Information submitted to Homegrown Hustle may be used to:
* Create, publish, and manage business listings.
* Respond to questions, messages, or submissions.
* Communicate with businesses about their listings or Homegrown Hustle services.
* Improve the website and its content.
* Understand general website traffic and usage patterns.
* Maintain and operate Homegrown Hustle.
We do not sell personal information to third parties.
## 3. Analytics and Cookies
Homegrown Hustle uses **Google Analytics** to understand how visitors use the website, such as which pages are visited and how people navigate the site.
Google Analytics is **not loaded for analytics purposes unless you choose to accept analytics cookies** through our cookie consent banner.
If you decline analytics cookies, Google Analytics will not be activated for your visit.
You can change your analytics preference later through the **Cookie Settings** option provided on the website.
Our website may also use technically necessary technologies required for the website to function properly.
## 4. Third-Party Services
Homegrown Hustle may link to or use services operated by third parties, including:
* **Google Maps**, which may be embedded on business listing pages.
* **Tally**, which may be used for forms and submissions.
* Social media platforms and other external websites linked from Homegrown Hustle.
* **Google Analytics**, when analytics consent has been provided.
These third-party services operate under their own privacy policies and may collect information when you interact with their services.
## 5. Business Listings
Information submitted for a business listing may be displayed publicly on Homegrown Hustle.
This may include information such as:
* Business name
* Business address
* Business phone number
* Website and social media links
* Business description
* Photos and logos
* Hours and other business information provided for the listing
Please only submit information that you are authorized to provide and publish.
## 6. How We Protect Information
We take reasonable measures to protect information in our possession from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure.
However, no method of transmitting or storing information over the internet can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
## 7. Your Choices and Privacy Requests
You may contact us if you have questions about how your information is handled or if you would like to request access to, correction of, or deletion of personal information you have submitted to Homegrown Hustle.
You can also withdraw your consent to analytics cookies at any time through the website's cookie settings.
## 8. Contact Us
For questions, privacy requests, or concerns about this Privacy Policy, contact:
**Homegrown Hustle**
**Email:** [HomegrownHustle25@gmail.com](mailto:HomegrownHustle25@gmail.com)
## 9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time as Homegrown Hustle's services, technology, or privacy practices change.
Any updated version will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.