1. Introduction

Welcome to Future Tense Collective (“we,” “our,” or “us”). We operate an event listing platform that allows users to discover and learn about community events. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our application, website, and related services (collectively, the “Service”).

By accessing or using our Service, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the Service.

2. Information We Collect

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our event listing Service
• Send you newsletters, promotional materials, and updates about events (if you have subscribed)
• Build and maintain our database of potential collaborators for future partnerships and opportunities
• Personalize your experience by showing relevant events based on your location and interests
• Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• Monitor and analyze usage trends to improve our Service
• Comply with legal obligations and protect our rights

4. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We share information with third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf, such as hosting, analytics, and email delivery.
• Business Partners: With your consent, we may share collaborator information with partners for joint events or promotional opportunities.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
• Business Transfers: In connection with any merger, sale, or acquisition, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Specifically:

• Newsletter subscription data is retained until you unsubscribe.
• Collaborator database information is retained for up to 3 years or until you request removal.

6. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any email or contacting us directly.
• Withdrawal of Consent: Where we rely on consent to process your data, you may withdraw it at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in Section 10.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activities. Cookies help us remember your preferences, understand how you use our Service, and improve your experience. You can control cookies through your browser settings, though disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our Service.

8. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not directed to individuals under the age of 13 (or the applicable age of consent in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the “Effective Date” at the top. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.