LEGAL

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 28, 2026

TomSylvester.com is operated by Sylvester Coaching & Training LLC, referred to in this Privacy Policy as "Tom Sylvester," "we," "us," or "our."

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information when you visit TomSylvester.com, subscribe to an email list, schedule a call, contact us, or otherwise interact with the website.

By using the website, you acknowledge the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with these practices, please do not submit personal information through the website.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect information in the following ways.

Information You Provide

You may provide information when you:

  • Subscribe to the newsletter
  • Schedule a call
  • Contact us
  • Submit an inquiry
  • Respond to an email
  • Register for an event, resource, or future offering
  • Otherwise communicate with us

This information may include:

  • First and last name
  • Email address
  • Telephone number
  • Company name
  • Job title or professional role
  • Business information
  • Scheduling preferences
  • Information included in messages or inquiries
  • Any other information you choose to provide

Please do not submit sensitive personal, financial, medical, legal, or confidential business information through general website forms or email.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the website, certain technical information may be collected automatically by the website, hosting provider, security providers, or other services required to operate the website.

This information may include:

  • Internet Protocol address
  • Browser type
  • Device type
  • Operating system
  • Referring pages
  • Pages requested
  • Date and time of access
  • Website performance and diagnostic information
  • Security and error logs

We do not currently use Google Analytics, advertising pixels, heatmaps, or session-recording tools.

We may add Google Analytics or another analytics service in the future. Before enabling non-essential analytics or tracking, we will review and update this Privacy Policy and implement any legally required consent or preference controls.

Information Collected Through Third-Party Services

Some interactions occur through third-party services.

For example:

  • Kit may process information when you subscribe to the newsletter
  • Calendly may process information when you schedule a meeting
  • Website hosting and infrastructure providers may process technical information
  • Social media, podcast, video, retail, and other external platforms may process information when you follow a link or interact with their services

Those companies process information under their own privacy policies and terms.

2. How We Use Information

We may use information to:

  • Provide and operate the website
  • Send newsletters and requested communications
  • Respond to questions and inquiries
  • Schedule calls and meetings
  • Evaluate potential advisory, coaching, speaking, partnership, or business relationships
  • Provide requested resources
  • Maintain and improve website performance and usability
  • Maintain security and prevent fraud or misuse
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Protect our rights, property, users, and business interests
  • Maintain internal business records
  • Carry out purposes disclosed when information is collected

We may also use aggregated or de-identified information that does not reasonably identify an individual.

3. Email Communications

If you subscribe to the newsletter or request communications, we may send you emails related to business, leadership, systems, operations, artificial intelligence, entrepreneurship, events, resources, and other topics associated with Tom Sylvester's work.

You can unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time by using the unsubscribe link included in the email.

Unsubscribing from marketing messages may not prevent us from sending administrative or transactional communications related to a request, meeting, agreement, or other active relationship.

4. Cookies and Similar Technologies

The website and its required service providers may use cookies, local storage, log files, and similar technologies needed for website functionality, security, performance, and user preferences.

We do not currently use Google Analytics, advertising pixels, behavioral advertising cookies, heatmaps, or session-recording tools.

If we add Google Analytics or other non-essential tracking in the future, we will update this Privacy Policy and provide any legally required consent or preference controls before loading those technologies.

You can control some cookies through your browser settings.

Disabling cookies may affect certain website features.

5. How We Share Information

We may share information with service providers that assist us in operating the website and business.

These providers may include:

  • Website hosting and infrastructure providers
  • Email and newsletter providers
  • Scheduling providers
  • Customer relationship management providers
  • Information technology and security providers
  • Professional advisers
  • Contractors who assist with website or business operations

These providers may access information only as reasonably necessary to perform services on our behalf or as otherwise permitted by their agreements and applicable law.

We may also disclose information:

  • When required by law, legal process, court order, or government request
  • To investigate fraud, security incidents, or potential violations
  • To protect our rights, property, safety, users, or the public
  • In connection with a merger, acquisition, financing, restructuring, sale, or transfer of some or all business assets
  • With your consent or at your direction

6. Sale and Targeted Advertising

We do not sell personal information for money.

We do not currently share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising or targeted advertising as those terms may be defined by applicable privacy laws.

We do not currently use advertising pixels or targeted advertising technology on the website.

If our practices change, we will update this Privacy Policy and provide any legally required choices.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to:

  • Fulfill the purpose for which it was collected
  • Maintain an active business or professional relationship
  • Provide requested communications
  • Maintain business records
  • Resolve disputes
  • Enforce agreements
  • Satisfy legal, tax, accounting, or reporting obligations
  • Protect against fraud or misuse

Retention periods vary depending on the type of information, the relationship involved, and applicable legal requirements.

9. Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures designed to protect information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure.

No website, transmission method, or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

You should use caution when sending personal or confidential information electronically.

10. Your Privacy Rights and Choices

Depending on where you live and subject to applicable exceptions, you may have rights concerning your personal information.

These rights may include the ability to:

  • Request access to personal information
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of information
  • Request information about categories of information collected or disclosed
  • Object to or restrict certain uses
  • Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
  • Opt out of certain marketing communications
  • Request a portable copy of certain information
  • Appeal a decision concerning a privacy request
  • Exercise rights without unlawful discrimination

To submit a privacy request, contact:

tom@thetomsylvester.com

We may need to verify your identity before completing a request. We may also deny or limit a request when permitted or required by law.

Authorized agents may submit requests where allowed by applicable law, subject to verification of their authority.

11. International Visitors

The website is operated from the United States.

If you access the website from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to, stored in, or processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate.

Privacy and data-protection laws in those locations may differ from the laws in your country.

Where required, we will use appropriate safeguards for international data transfers.

12. Children's Privacy

The website is intended for adults and business professionals. It is not directed to children under 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

If you believe a child has submitted personal information through the website, please contact us so we can review and address the matter.

13. Photographs and Public Content

The website may include photographs from public events, business gatherings, speaking engagements, family activities, and other personal or professional settings.

If you appear in a photograph and have a legitimate concern about its use, contact us at tom@thetomsylvester.com. We will review reasonable requests concerning public images.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in:

  • Website features
  • Technology
  • Service providers
  • Business practices
  • Legal or regulatory requirements

The revised version will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

Your continued use of the website after an update means that you acknowledge the revised Privacy Policy.

15. Contact Us

Questions or requests concerning this Privacy Policy may be sent to:

Sylvester Coaching & Training LLC

Email: tom@thetomsylvester.com

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