Welcome to AI Side Hustle Masterclass (“we,” “us,” or “our”). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that data.

1. Information We Collect

1.1. Personal Data You Provide

When you enroll in our courses, subscribe to our newsletter, or contact us, you may provide:

• Name (first and last)
• Email address
• Phone number (if you choose to share)
• Billing information (e.g., payment method, transaction details) via our payment gateway
• Any other information you volunteer when contacting support (e.g., problem-descriptions, feedback).

1.2. Automatically Collected Data

When you visit our website (promptengineeringcourse.online), we automatically collect:

• IP address and approximate geolocation (city, country)
• Browser type and version
• Operating system (e.g., Windows, iOS, Android)
• Device information (desktop, mobile, tablet)
• Pages visited and time spent on each page
• Referrer URL (which site led you to us)
• Clickstream data (links you clicked, buttons you pressed)

1.3. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies for analytics and functionality. These include:

• Essential cookies (required for site functionality: login sessions, shopping cart)
• Performance/Analytics cookies (e.g., Google Analytics) to measure site usage and improve performance
• Advertising cookies (e.g., Google Ads, Meta Pixel) to serve relevant ads and track conversions
• Functional cookies (e.g., “remember me” preferences, language settings)

You may disable cookies in your browser settings—however, some site features may not work properly if cookies are blocked.

2. How We Use Your Data

• Enrollment & Billing: To process your course purchase, generate invoices, and confirm enrollment.
• Account Management: To create and maintain your user account, reset passwords, and provide support.
• Course Delivery: To grant you access to video tutorials, bonus materials, and downloadable resources.
• Communication: To send order confirmations, receipts, security notifications, and updates about new courses, promotions, or changes to our policies.
• Analytics & Improvement: To analyze website usage, measure ad performance, and optimize our course offerings and marketing strategies.
• Advertising: To serve personalized ads on Google, YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram, and to track ad conversions.
• Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements (e.g., Terms & Conditions).

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal data. We may share your information with:

• Payment Processors (e.g., Razorpay, Superprofile.bio) to facilitate transactions. They receive only the billing details necessary to fulfill the order.
• Hosting & Infrastructure Providers (e.g., your web host, cloud servers) to operate and secure the website.
• Analytics & Advertising Partners (e.g., Google Analytics, Meta Pixel) to measure performance and serve relevant ads. These services process data under their own privacy policies.
• Legal Authorities, if required by law (e.g., court order, government request) or to defend our rights and property.
• Professional Service Providers (e.g., email service providers, customer support platforms) who assist us in running the business. They are bound by confidentiality obligations.

We may also share aggregated, non-identifiable data (e.g., “number of students enrolled from India in May 2025”) for marketing or research.

4. Your Data Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Correction: Request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Deletion (“Right to be Forgotten”): Request that we delete your personal data (except where we must retain it for legal reasons, like tax records).
• Data Portability: Request a machine-readable copy of your data for transfer to another service.
• Restriction of Processing: Request that we only use your data for limited purposes.
• Object to Processing: Object to direct marketing or processing based on legitimate interests.
• Withdraw Consent (where processing is based on your consent). Withdrawing consent will not affect processing done prior to withdrawal.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us with “Privacy Request” in the subject line. We will respond within 30 days.

5. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data:

• Encrypted databases and SSL/TLS for data in transit.
• Access controls—only authorized personnel can view sensitive information.
• Regular security audits and malware scans.
• Secure backup procedures to prevent data loss.

However, no internet transmission is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

6. Cookies & Tracking

6.1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device by your browser. They help websites remember your preferences and improve your experience.

6.2. How We Use Cookies

• Essential Cookies: Required for site functionality (e.g., login, payment cart). Without these, the website cannot operate properly.
• Analytics Cookies: Used by Google Analytics to measure how visitors use our site. We aggregate this data to improve our content and user experience.
• Advertising Cookies: Used by Google Ads and Meta Pixel to serve personalized advertisements and track ad performance (impressions, clicks, conversions).
• Functional Cookies: Remember your language preferences, theme choices, or “remember me” logins.

6.3. Managing Cookies

You can control cookies via your browser settings:

• Chrome: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
• Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions

If you disable cookies, some features (like auto-login or shopping cart) may not function properly.

7. Third-Party Links

Our site may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., payment gateways, course hosts). We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their privacy policies before providing any data.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our services are intended for ages 13 and up. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such data, please contact us at [email protected] to request deletion.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy periodically (e.g., to reflect changes in law or our practices). The “Last updated” date at the top will be revised accordingly. We encourage you to review this page whenever you visit.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please reach out:

Email: [email protected]