This Privacy Policy describes how Slingshot Academy ("Slingshot Academy," "we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and discloses personal information when you visit slingshot.timm.work, apply to a coaching cohort, enroll in a program, attend a session, or otherwise interact with us.
Slingshot Academy is a service of Chiusano & Daughter LLC, operated by Timm Chiusano. By using the site or services, you agree to the practices described below.
1. Information we collect
Information you provide
- Identity and contact: name, email address, phone number, and (if you check out) billing address.
- Payment information: processed by our payment provider. We do not store full card numbers on our servers.
- Coaching intake data: responses you submit on application forms, intake questionnaires, and during coaching sessions.
- Communications: messages you send us by email, SMS, contact form, or during a live coaching session.
Information collected automatically
- Usage data: pages viewed, links clicked, referrer, approximate location derived from IP address, device type, browser type, and timestamps.
- Cookies and similar technologies: used to keep you signed in, remember preferences, measure site performance, and (where applicable) attribute marketing.
2. How we use information
- Deliver the products and services you purchased, including program access and live sessions.
- Send transactional communications (order confirmations, calendar invites, program access information, session reminders).
- Send promotional communications about Slingshot Academy services, only where permitted and where you have opted in.
- Provide customer support.
- Operate, secure, and improve the site.
- Comply with legal obligations.
3. SMS communications
Phone numbers collected for SMS communications are not shared, sold, or transferred to any third party or affiliate for marketing or promotional purposes. SMS opt-in data and consent will not be shared with third parties. You may opt out at any time by replying STOP to any message. Reply HELP for assistance. Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency varies.
When you provide your phone number on our checkout or contact form and check the SMS consent box, you agree to receive transactional and promotional SMS messages from Slingshot Academy. Transactional messages may include order confirmations, program access instructions, and session reminders. Promotional messages may include educational follow-ups and offers related to leadership coaching programs.
Available keywords:
- STOP, UNSUBSCRIBE, CANCEL, END, QUIT: opt out of all SMS.
- HELP, INFO: receive contact information for support.
- START, SUBSCRIBE, YES, UNSTOP: opt back in after a prior opt-out.
Carrier message and data rates may apply. Slingshot Academy is not responsible for charges from your wireless carrier.
4. How we share information
We share personal information only with:
- Service providers who help us run the business (payment processors, hosting providers, email and SMS delivery, customer relationship management, scheduling tools, analytics).
- Legal and safety: when required by law, subpoena, or to protect rights, property, or safety.
- Business transfers: in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, subject to confidentiality terms.
We do not sell personal information. We do not share SMS opt-in data or phone numbers with third parties or affiliates for their own marketing.
5. Cookies and tracking
We use first-party and third-party cookies to keep the site functioning, remember choices, and measure performance. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but parts of the site may not work as intended.
6. Data retention
We retain personal information for as long as needed to provide the services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. When no longer needed, data is deleted or anonymized.
7. Your choices
- Email: unsubscribe via the link in any marketing email.
- SMS: reply STOP to any message.
- Access, correct, or delete: email [email protected]. We respond within thirty days.
- Do Not Track: our site does not respond to Do Not Track signals because no industry standard exists.
8. Children's privacy
Slingshot Academy is intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under thirteen years of age. If you believe a child has provided us information, email [email protected] and we will delete it.
9. International users
Slingshot Academy operates from the United States. If you access the site from outside the United States, you understand and consent to the transfer of your information to the United States and its use as described in this policy.
10. Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information. No system is perfectly secure. If we learn of a breach affecting your information, we will notify you as required by law.
11. Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top reflects the most recent change. Material changes will be announced via email or a prominent notice on the site.
12. Contact
Questions about this policy or our privacy practices:
Slingshot Academy
205 Huntington Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 917-373-6738