Privacy Policy

1. Scope

This Privacy Policy applies to information collected through the Future Story Lab website, forms and direct communications associated with the site. It does not govern the independent practices of websites or services we may link to.

2. Information we collect

We collect information you choose to provide, including:

• Your name, email address and telephone number.
• Your organization, community or other affiliation when you choose to provide it.
• Messages, ideas, questions and other information you submit through our forms or send to us directly.
• Your communication preferences and records of consent, opt-outs and interactions with our messages.

Our website and service providers may also collect technical information such as your IP address, browser type, device type, referring page, pages visited, approximate location derived from an IP address and timestamps associated with visits or submissions.

3. How we use information

We use information to:

• Respond to questions and requests to connect.
• Coordinate meetings, projects, collaborations and community conversations.
• Share informational or promotional updates when you have asked or separately consented to receive them.
• Understand interests, needs, resources and possible partnerships.
• Operate, protect and improve our website, forms and communications.
• Maintain records, prevent misuse and comply with applicable law.

Submitting an idea or expressing interest does not obligate Future Story Lab to pursue a project, create a partnership or select a particular proposal.

4. How we share information

We may share information with people working on behalf of Future Story Lab and with service providers that help us operate forms, contact records, hosting, email, text messaging, analytics and security. These recipients may use information only for the services they provide to us or as required by law.

When you ask to participate in a particular collaboration, we may share relevant information with a prospective project partner after considering the context and purpose of your request. We may also disclose information when required by law or when reasonably necessary to protect people, rights, property or the integrity of our services.

We do not sell personal information.

5. Email and text messages

Email

If you ask to stay informed, we may send email about Future Story Lab conversations, projects, opportunities and news. You may unsubscribe using the link in an email or by contacting us.

Text messages

If you affirmatively consent, Future Story Lab may send non-marketing text messages regarding your inquiry, meetings, projects or participation. If you separately consent to marketing and promotional text messages, we may send those messages under that separate consent. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. Text HELP for assistance and reply STOP to opt out.

Consent to receive text messages is optional and is not a condition of contacting or working with Future Story Lab.

6. Cookies and site data

Our website and embedded tools may use cookies or similar technologies to operate forms, remember preferences, prevent fraud and understand site performance. Browser settings can limit cookies, although parts of the website or an embedded form may not work as intended afterward.

7. Retention and security

We retain information for as long as reasonably necessary to support the purposes described in this policy, maintain useful relationship and project records, satisfy legal obligations and resolve disputes. The appropriate period depends on the nature of the information and our relationship with you.

We use reasonable administrative and technical measures intended to protect information. No website, transmission method or storage system can guarantee absolute security.

8. Young people

This website form is not directed to children under 13. Children under 13 should not submit personal information through the form. A parent or guardian may contact us on their behalf.

People under 18 should participate in Future Story Lab's online forms, meetings and activities with the knowledge and involvement of a parent or guardian when appropriate.

9. Your choices

You may ask us to access, correct or delete information you provided, subject to records we reasonably need to retain. You may also change communication preferences at any time by using an unsubscribe mechanism, replying STOP to a text message or emailing us.

We may need to verify your identity before completing a privacy request.

10. External services and links

Our website may link to community organizations, businesses, public agencies, social networks or other independent services. Their privacy practices are governed by their own policies, not this one.

11. Changes to this policy

We may update this policy as Future Story Lab's work or legal obligations change. We will post the revised version here and update the effective date. Material changes may also be communicated through other reasonable channels.

12. Contact us