Futures Leadership Institute (“FLI,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and safeguarding any personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you interact with our website, programs, mobile services, and communications.


1. Information We Collect

a. Automatically Collected Data

When you use our services or visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information using cookies, web beacons, and device identifiers. This may include:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Operating system

  • Referring website

  • Date/time of visit

  • Pages viewed and actions taken

  • Anonymous location data (with consent)

We use this data for service optimization, diagnostics, and analytics. Location data may be used to personalize services and improve your experience.

b. Voluntarily Provided Information

We may collect personal information when you:

  • Register for programs or events

  • Subscribe to our mailing list

  • Fill out forms or surveys

  • Contact us via email or messaging
    This may include:

  • Full name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Address

  • Emergency contact info

  • Child’s age (for youth programs)

  • Other identifiers with your permission (e.g., Facebook profile, calendar)


2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Register and manage participation in programs

  • Communicate updates, confirmations, and announcements

  • Send newsletters or surveys (with consent)

  • Respond to inquiries

  • Customize and improve our services

  • Fulfill legal or safety obligations


3. Text Messaging, Consent & Opt-Out

By opting in to receive SMS messages from FLI, you consent to receive marketing and promotional messages sent via an autodialer. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. Consent is not a condition of any purchase.

No mobile information will be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. This includes all categories of data except text messaging originator opt-in data and consent.


4. Ad Tracking & Analytics

We may work with third-party vendors and analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics) that use cookies and anonymous data to improve content, services, and ads. These companies may collect usage data linked to your device but not your identity.

You can opt out of tracking by using available browser add-ons such as the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.


5. Children’s Privacy

FLI programs serve youth ages 10–18. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13 without parental consent. If we learn that such data has been inadvertently collected, we will promptly delete it or seek verified consent from a parent or guardian.


6. Your Access and Control

You have the right to:

  • View, update, or delete your personal data

  • Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, sign into your account or email us at: info@futuresleadership.org


7. Data Retention

We may retain your information indefinitely for administrative, legal, or operational reasons, unless deletion is requested and permissible.


8. Sharing & Disclosure

We do not sell or rent your personal data. However, we may share information:

  • With trusted service providers (e.g., SMS tools, analytics partners) under strict confidentiality

  • When required by law or to protect our rights and participants

  • With your explicit consent

  • In special cases (e.g., organizational restructuring or emergencies)


9. Third-Party Sites and Tools

Our platforms may contain links to external websites. These are not governed by this Privacy Policy, and we encourage you to review their policies before engaging.


10. Security

While we take reasonable administrative and technical precautions to protect your data, no internet transmission is entirely secure. We cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data.


11. California Residents

Under California law, residents may request (once annually, free of charge) details on how their information has been shared for marketing purposes. Contact us at: info@futuresleadership.org


12. Policy Updates

This Privacy Policy may be revised occasionally. Updates will be posted here with the new effective date.


13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this policy or your personal data, contact us:
Futures Leadership Institute
📧 Email: info@futuresleadership.org