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Your privacy matters to us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect on hireaunicorn.com (the "Site"), how we use it, and your rights around that data. By using our Site or submitting a hire request, you agree to the practices described here.
If you have questions, reach out at: info@emilyreaganpr.com
Privacy Policy
Last Updated: May 1, 2026
Overview
Hire a Unicorn connects businesses and entrepreneurs with vetted freelance marketing specialists. This policy covers data collected through hireaunicorn.com, including hire request forms, email opt-ins, and general site browsing.
1. Information We Collect
Hire Request & Contact Forms
When you submit a request to hire a marketing specialist, we collect your name, business name, email address, project details, and any other information you include in your submission.
Email & Newsletter Signups
If you opt in to our email list, we collect your name and email address to send you marketing tips, specialist spotlights, and relevant updates. You can unsubscribe at any time.
Payment & Billing Information
[If applicable: If your engagement involves a paid placement fee or other transaction, billing details are collected and processed through our third-party payment processor. We do not store your full credit card number.]
Automatically Collected Data
Like most websites, we automatically collect certain technical information when you visit, including your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and referring URLs. This is collected through cookies and analytics tools.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Review and respond to hire requests
- Connect you with relevant freelance marketing specialists
- Process payments and send confirmations [if applicable]
- Send emails you've opted into (newsletters, promotions, updates)
- Improve Site functionality and user experience
- Analyze traffic and engagement through analytics tools
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
3. Cookies & Tracking
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to operate the Site and understand how visitors use it. These may include:
- Essential cookies — required for basic Site functionality
- Analytics cookies — help us understand traffic and usage patterns
- Advertising/retargeting cookies — allow us to show relevant ads to past visitors on other platforms (e.g., Facebook)
You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect Site functionality.
4. Third-Party Service Providers
We work with trusted third-party tools to operate our business. Each has its own privacy policy governing your data:
- ActiveCampaign — Email list management and delivery
- [ThriveCart or other checkout tool] — Checkout and order management [if applicable]
- Stripe — Secure payment processing [if applicable]
- PayPal — Secure payment processing [if applicable]
- Google Analytics — Website traffic and usage analysis
- Meta (Facebook) Pixel — Ad retargeting and campaign measurement
These providers are only given the information necessary to perform their specific function. We do not authorize them to use your data for their own marketing purposes.
5. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as needed to respond to your inquiry, provide services, and comply with legal obligations. If you request data deletion, we will remove your data within a reasonable timeframe, except where retention is required by law.
6. Your Rights & Choices
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Correct inaccurate information
- Delete your data (subject to certain exceptions)
- Opt out of marketing emails at any time via the unsubscribe link in any email
- Opt out of retargeting ads through your Facebook/Meta ad preferences
For California Residents (CCPA): You have the right to know what personal information we collect and how it's used, request deletion of your data, and opt out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information.
For EEA/UK Residents (GDPR): You have additional rights including data portability and the right to object to processing. Our legal basis for processing your data is typically consent (for marketing emails) or legitimate interest (for analytics and inquiry management). You may also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
To exercise any of these rights, email us at: info@emilyreaganpr.com
7. Data Security
We take reasonable precautions to protect your information, including encrypted storage and use of secure third-party processors for payment data. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Children's Privacy
This Site is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it.
9. Links to Other Sites
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies separately.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We'll post the revised version on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. For material changes, we'll notify affected users by email.
11. Disclaimer of Liability for Hiring Decisions
Hire a Unicorn is a directory and referral resource — we are not a staffing agency, employer, or placement service. We do not guarantee the qualifications, performance, or suitability of any specialist listed on or referred through this Site.
All hiring decisions are solely your responsibility. We strongly encourage you to conduct your own due diligence before engaging any specialist, including reviewing their portfolio, checking references, and completing a discovery call.
All specialists connected through Hire a Unicorn are independent contractors. They set their own rates, define their own services, and enter into their own contracts directly with clients. Emily Reagan PR & Marketing LLC is not a party to any agreement between you and a specialist, and is not liable for the terms, outcomes, or disputes arising from those engagements.
By using this Site, you agree that Emily Reagan PR & Marketing LLC, Hire a Unicorn, and their affiliates are not responsible for any hiring outcome, contractor performance, or business loss resulting from connections made through this platform.
12. Contact Us
Questions? Concerns?
Reach out: Emily Reagan PR & Marketing LLC
Email: info@emilyreaganpr.com
Website: hireaunicorn.com