Privacy Policy
Last updated: April 9, 2026 (revised April 2026)
Quick Summary:We don't sell your data. Calculator inputs never leave your browser. This site shows ads and may offer push notifications from ad networks — both are disclosed in detail below. You can opt out of push notifications in your browser settings at any time.
1. Who We Are
HustleROI (accessible at thehustleroicalc.co.in) is a free educational financial calculator tool. It is operated by an individual based in India. For privacy-related matters, contact us at: ayushn612@gmail.com. References to "we", "us", or "our" in this policy refer to the operator of HustleROI.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide Directly
If you submit a contact form or send us an email, we collect your name, email address, and the content of your message. We use this solely to respond to your inquiry.
2.2 Tool & Calculator Inputs
All inputs across every tool on HustleROI — including the ROI Calculator (budget, hours, hustle type), PPP Converter (income amount, country), Currency Leakage Tracker (transfer amounts), Opportunity Cost Calculator, Platform Fee Database, and Subscription Bleed Audit — are processed entirely within your browser (client-side JavaScript). None of these inputs are ever transmitted to our servers, stored in any database, or shared with any third party.
2.3 Automatically Collected Data
When you visit our website, standard web server logs may record your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URL, and pages visited. This data is used for security, debugging, and aggregate analytics only.
2.4 Push Notification Data
Important: This website uses push notification advertising services provided by third-party networks (including but not limited to: 5gvci.com, nap5k.com, n6wxm.com, quge5.com). If you click "Allow" when your browser prompts you to receive push notifications, you are consenting to receive promotional notifications from these advertising networks. By allowing notifications, you agree to the privacy policies of those respective third-party networks, which may collect and process data including your browser identifier, device type, and interaction history with notifications. You can revoke this permission at any time in your browser settings under Notifications. We do not directly control the data these networks collect once you subscribe.
2.5 Advertising and Tracking Technologies
We use third-party advertising networks to display ads on this website, including display advertising, vignette (interstitial) ads, and sponsored direct links (including via omg10.com). These networks (including Google AdSense and direct ad network partners) may use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to serve you relevant advertisements based on your browsing activity across the internet. These cookies are set by third parties, not by us. Please refer to each network's privacy policy for details on their data collection practices.
3. Cookies and Tracking
We use the following types of cookies and tracking technologies: Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function. Cannot be disabled. Analytics Cookies: Anonymized, aggregate data to understand how visitors use our site (e.g., which pages are most visited). We do not use analytics that identify you personally. Advertising Cookies: Set by our third-party advertising partners to serve relevant ads and track ad performance. These are set when you visit pages containing ads. You can opt out of interest-based advertising through your browser settings, or via industry opt-out tools such as the Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) opt-out portal or the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) opt-out tool. Push Notification Tokens: If you consent to push notifications, a subscription token is stored by the notification service provider. This is separate from standard cookies and persists until you revoke notification permission in your browser. To manage your cookie preferences, you can adjust your browser settings at any time. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality.
4. How We Use Your Information
We use the information described above for the following purposes: • To respond to contact inquiries and support requests • To improve the accuracy and functionality of our calculator tools • To understand aggregate, anonymous usage patterns and improve user experience • To display advertising that funds this free service • To comply with legal obligations • To protect against fraud, abuse, and security threats We do NOT: Sell your personal data to third parties. Use your calculator inputs for any purpose other than generating your results. Build personal profiles of individual users for targeting purposes.
5. Third-Party Services and Data Sharing
We use the following third-party services which may process your data subject to their own privacy policies: Vercel (hosting and infrastructure) — may log IP addresses and request metadata Google AdSense — advertising delivery and measurement Push notification ad networks (5gvci.com, nap5k.com, n6wxm.com, quge5.com) — only if you grant notification permission Direct advertising networks (including omg10.com) — sponsored links and display ads We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party services. We encourage you to review their individual privacy policies. We may also disclose your information if required to do so by law, court order, or governmental authority in India or another jurisdiction.
6. Affiliate Links
Some links on HustleROI are affiliate links. When you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. This commission is how we fund development of this free tool. Affiliate links are disclosed where used. Our tool recommendations are not influenced by affiliate relationships — we only recommend tools we believe are genuinely useful to our users. This disclosure is made in compliance with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines (US), the Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) guidelines, and the Consumer Protection Act, 2019 (India).
7. Data Retention
Contact form submissions and emails: retained for up to 24 months, then permanently deleted. Web server logs: retained for up to 90 days for security and debugging purposes, then deleted. Analytics data: retained in aggregate, anonymized form indefinitely (no personally identifiable information). Push notification subscription tokens: retained by the respective notification service provider per their policy. Revoke browser permission to discontinue.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights under applicable data protection law: India (DPDP Act 2023): Right to access data processed about you, right to correction, right to erasure ("right to be forgotten"), right to grievance redressal. European Union / UK (GDPR/UK GDPR): Right of access, rectification, erasure, restriction of processing, data portability, and to object to processing. California (CCPA/CPRA): Right to know, right to delete, right to opt out of sale of personal information, right to non-discrimination. To exercise any of these rights, email us at ayushn612@gmail.com. We will respond within 30 days. Note that we can only act on rights requests for data we directly control — push notification subscription data must be managed directly with the notification service provider.
9. Children's Privacy
HustleROI is not directed at children under the age of 13 (or 16 where required by applicable law). We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under these ages. If you believe a minor has provided us with personal information, contact us at ayushn612@gmail.com and we will promptly delete it.
10. International Data Transfers
HustleROI is operated from India. If you access this site from outside India, your information may be transferred to and processed in India. By using this site, you consent to this transfer. For users in the EU/UK, we rely on your explicit consent as the legal basis for any such transfer of personal data.
11. Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect the limited personal data we process. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee the absolute security of any information. If you believe your data has been compromised, contact us immediately at ayushn612@gmail.com.
12. Governing Law
This Privacy Policy is governed by the Information Technology Act, 2000 (India), the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011, and the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, as applicable. For users in other jurisdictions, we make reasonable efforts to comply with applicable local data protection laws.
13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or applicable law. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page will reflect the most recent revision. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of the site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
14. Contact & Grievance Officer
For privacy questions, data requests, or grievances under the DPDP Act 2023: Email: ayushn612@gmail.com Response time: Within 30 days of receipt For urgent matters related to push notification opt-out, use your browser's built-in notification settings (typically found under Settings → Privacy → Notifications).