Privacy Policy
Last updated: April 2026
Slingshot Biosciences, Inc. ("Slingshot Bio," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website (slingshotbio.com) or purchase our products. Please read this policy carefully. If you do not agree with its terms, please discontinue use of our site.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of information:
Personal Information
When you place an order, create an account, or contact us, we may collect: your name, email address, phone number, billing and shipping address, payment information (processed securely via third-party processors), and institutional or company affiliation.
Usage & Technical Data
We automatically collect certain technical data when you visit our site, including IP address, browser type, device type, pages visited, referring URLs, and timestamps. This data is collected via cookies and similar tracking technologies.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Process and fulfill orders and purchases
- Send order confirmations, shipping notifications, and customer support communications
- Respond to inquiries and provide technical support
- Improve our website and products based on usage analytics
- Send marketing communications (with your consent, and you may opt out at any time)
- Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms
3. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data with trusted third parties only in the following circumstances:
- Service providers (e.g., payment processors, shipping carriers, email platforms) who assist in operating our business and are bound by confidentiality agreements
- Analytics partners (e.g., Google Analytics) to help us understand website usage
- Legal authorities when required by law, subpoena, or to protect the rights and safety of Slingshot Bio or others
4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience, remember preferences, and gather analytics data. You can control cookie settings through your browser. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality. We use both session cookies (which expire when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (which remain until deleted or expired).
5. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. When data is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.
6. Your Rights & Choices
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access — request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Correction — request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
- Deletion — request erasure of your personal data, subject to legal obligations
- Opt-out — unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time via the unsubscribe link in any email
- Portability — request transfer of your data to another service where technically feasible
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@slingshotbio.com.
7. Security
We implement industry-standard security measures including SSL encryption, access controls, and secure data storage to protect your personal information. However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Children's Privacy
Our website and products are intended for research and professional use. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 18. If we become aware that a minor has provided us with personal data, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.
9. International Transfers
Slingshot Biosciences is based in the United States. If you are visiting from outside the US, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the US or other countries where our service providers operate. By using our site, you consent to such transfers.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Slingshot Biosciences, Inc.
Email: privacy@slingshotbio.com
Website: slingshotbio.com