Privacy Policy

High School Hustle (“HSH”) is a program operated by Sagamore Institute, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Indianapolis, Indiana. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information across our student programs, mentor network, websites, and internal platforms. This Privacy Policy applies to all High School Hustle platforms, including highschoolhustle.org and hshdashboard.org.

1. Information We Collect

We collect different types of personal data depending on the user group. Below is a breakdown by group:

Students (ages 13–18)

• Full name

• Age and grade level

• School name

• Email and phone number

• Parent/guardian contact info

• Signed parental consent (if under 18)

• Hustle activity photos or videos

• Revenue information (self-reported income)

• Uploaded receipts or invoices (may include redacted customer details)

• Address (for equipment grants and funding) - ONLY when parent consent form has been signed off by the parent.

• Business-related social media links (if voluntarily submitted for award verification)

Mentors & Head Mentors

• Full name

• Email and phone number

• School/campus assignment

• Optional photo for dashboard recognition

• Notes or feedback submitted through the dashboard

• Communication logs related to student support

All mentors and adult volunteers are required to undergo a background check prior to participating in student programming.

Parents/Guardians

• Name

• Email or phone number (if shared through student registration)

• Consent acknowledgment (collected via digital signature)

Donors, Partners, and Vendors

• Business contact information (name, org, email, phone)

• Public marketing media (if featured in success stories)
  
  

2. How We Use This Data

We use data only for operational, educational, and promotional purposes directly tied to our mission. For example:

• Confirming student eligibility for competitions or awards

• Monitoring hustle activity and performance metrics

• Facilitating mentor-student communication

• Sharing inspiring stories (with appropriate consent)

• Improving dashboards, outreach tools, and reporting to donors

• Verifying social engagement for weekly awards or promotional eligibility

• Reviewing eligibility for high-value awards in alignment with Sagamore Institute’s 501(c)(3) status and tax compliance requirements

3. Where and How We Store It

Data is stored securely across the following platforms:

• HSH Dashboard (www.hshdashboard.org) – internal student/mentor tracking

• Airtable – used as our internal CRM system

• Google Workspace – for internal documents, logs, and operations

• Mailchimp – email newsletters

• SimpleTexting / Twilio – SMS communication

• HSH Website (highschoolhustle.org)  – website contact forms and analytics
  
  

Access is restricted to authorized staff, head mentors, and vendors under data-sharing agreements. All platforms are encrypted and password protected.

4. Special Note on Receipts, Invoices & Financial Data

We request students to upload receipts or invoices to verify hustle activity. These documents must not include personal information of customers or third parties. Shipping addresses are collected only after verified participation milestones are met and used solely for delivering competition-related materials or grant items.

High School Hustle will:

• Redact customer names, phone numbers, emails, and addresses

Students Must:

• Only share financial data relevant to their hustle

• Never upload payment card details or banking info

HSH does not require or store third-party customer data. 

5. Parental Consent & Minor Protections

HSH adheres strictly to COPPA and relevant state laws:

• Under 13: Students may not use the HSH platform or submit any personal data.

• Ages 13–17: Parental/guardian consent is required during onboarding via our dashboard.

• 18+: Students may provide consent independently.
  
  

For minors, photo/video releases are also collected via the dashboard. Promotional content will not include a minor’s image or name without verified consent.

6. Data Retention

(Recommended placement: toward the end of the Privacy Policy, under a new Section 8 or wherever your current retention info sits.)

High School Hustle retains student data only as long as necessary to operate the program and meet any reporting or legal requirements.

Our retention timelines are as follows:

Basic Info (e.g., name, grade, school): Retained until student graduates or 12 months of inactivity.

Shipping Addresses: Deleted immediately after the shipment of prizes or materials is confirmed.

Tax Documentation: Only applicable to top 10 earners. Documents are reviewed but never stored or archived.

Aggregate Program Statistics (e.g., number of participants, total verified revenue): Retained long term for grant applications, historical analysis, and program impact measurement. These metrics are anonymized and do not contain student names or personal identifiers.

7. Top Earners and Tax Documentation

(Recommended placement: under Section 4 “How We Use Information” or wherever financial verification is referenced.)

Students who rank in the top 10 in total verified revenue may be asked to provide documentation — such as estimated tax payment records or other financial filings — solely to confirm revenue accuracy and prevent fraud.

These documents are reviewed on a one-time basis for eligibility confirmation and are not stored or retained by High School Hustle. Submission of tax documentation is optional, but may be required to claim portions of the $100,000 award pool.

8. Cookies and Analytics

Our website uses basic cookies to monitor usage and improve performance. No personally identifiable information is sold, rented, or traded.

9. Your Rights & How to Edit Data

You may:

• Unsubscribe from texts or emails

• Request edits or deletions of your personal info

• Request a copy of your submitted data

• Parents or legal guardians may request access to or deletion of their child’s personal data by contacting us.

To request: email gabriel@highschoolhustle.org

10. Data Security

We maintain strong security protocols:

• Encrypted platforms with secure login

• Limited access by role (staff, mentors, vendors)

• Regular reviews, audits, and training

• No sale or commercial use of data

11. Legal & Compliance

We comply with:

• COPPA (Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act)

• FERPA (where applicable through school partners)

• Relevant Indiana and U.S. data privacy laws
  
  

We will disclose information only if legally required or under subpoena.

12. Updates

This policy may be updated periodically. We will notify users of material changes via email or on our website.

Contact Us
Email: gabriel@highschoolhustle.org, hunter@highschoolhustle.org
Mail: High School Hustle, CoHatch Polk Stables
1533 Lewis St, Indianapolis, IN 46202, United States

© 2025 High School Hustle, a project of Sagamore Institute, Inc. – All rights reserved.