Last updated July 5, 2021
Future Sharks, LLC (“Future Sharks,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) operates FutureSharks.com and affiliated publications. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights.
1. What information do we collect?
Information you provide
We collect information you voluntarily provide when registering or interacting with the Sites, including names, email addresses, phone numbers, usernames, passwords, billing addresses, and websites.
Payment data necessary for transactions is stored by PayPal. We offer social login through Facebook, Twitter, and other platforms.
Information collected automatically
We automatically collect technical data including IP addresses, browser characteristics, operating system details, and device information for security and internal analytics. We use cookies and similar tracking technologies for data collection and storage.
Log and usage data — service-related diagnostic info, IP addresses, device information, browser type, and activity timestamps recorded when you access the Sites.
Device data — computer and phone information, device identifiers, location, browser type, hardware model, internet service provider, and OS configuration.
Location data — may be collected through GPS and other technologies based on your device settings.
2. How do we use your information?
We process personal information based on legitimate business interests, contract fulfillment, legal compliance, and your consent. Specific uses include:
- Facilitating account creation and login
- Managing your account and sending administrative information
- Processing orders and managing payments
- Protecting site security and preventing fraud
- Enforcing our terms, conditions, and policies
- Responding to legal requests
- Sending marketing and promotional communications (with your consent)
- Delivering targeted advertising
- Conducting data analysis and evaluating marketing effectiveness
3. Will your information be shared?
We share information based on:
- Consent — when you authorize specific uses
- Legitimate interests — when necessary for business purposes
- Contract performance — to fulfill agreements with you
- Legal obligations — when required by law, court orders, or subpoenas
- Vital interests — to investigate violations, fraud, or safety threats
Information may be shared during business transfers, mergers, or acquisitions. We may share data with affiliates and business partners. Future Sharks LLC has not sold personal information to third parties in the preceding twelve months and will not sell such information in the future.
4. Cookies and tracking technologies
We use cookies and tracking technologies (web beacons, pixels) to store and access information. In the EU, EEA, UK, and Switzerland, non-essential analytics cookies are disabled by default and only enabled if you click “Accept” on our cookie banner.
You can adjust your browser to remove or reject cookies, though this may affect certain features. You can opt out of interest-based advertising at aboutads.info/choices.
5. Social logins
You can register and log in using third-party social media accounts. We receive profile information including your name, email, friends list, profile picture, and publicly shared data.
We use this information only as described in this policy. We are not responsible for other uses by social media providers — we recommend reviewing their privacy policies directly.
6. International data transfers
Our servers are located in the United States. If you access the Sites from outside the US, your information may be transferred, stored, and processed here. We take necessary measures to protect personal information according to applicable law.
7. Third-party websites
We cannot guarantee the safety of information shared with third-party advertisers. Third-party data collection is not covered by this policy. Future Sharks is not responsible for third-party content, privacy practices, or security policies.
8. How long do we keep your information?
We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes stated here or as required by law. When there is no longer a legitimate need, information is deleted or anonymized. If immediate deletion is not possible, data is securely stored and isolated from further processing.
9. How do we keep your information safe?
We implement technical and organizational security measures to protect personal information. However, no electronic transmission or storage technology is 100% secure. Transmission to and from the Sites occurs at your own risk; please only access the Sites in a secure environment.
10. Children
We do not knowingly collect data from or market to anyone under 18. By using the Sites, you represent that you are at least 18, or that a parent or guardian has consented to a minor’s use. If we discover data from users under 18, we will deactivate the account and delete the information promptly.
11. Your privacy rights
General rights
Depending on your region, you may have rights to:
- Request access to and copies of your personal information
- Request correction or deletion
- Restrict or object to processing
- Data portability (where applicable)
You can withdraw consent at any time without affecting prior lawful processing. EU/EEA residents may complain to their local data protection authority.
Account information
You can review, change, or terminate your account at any time by logging in to your account settings. Upon termination, your account will be deactivated and information removed from active databases, though some data may be retained to prevent fraud, assist investigations, or comply with legal requirements.
Email marketing
You can unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any message. You may remain on service-related communication lists even after unsubscribing from marketing.
12. Do-Not-Track signals
No uniform technology standard for recognizing Do-Not-Track signals currently exists, so we do not respond to DNT signals. If a standard is adopted, we will update this policy accordingly.
13. California residents (CCPA)
California’s “Shine The Light” law permits California residents to request information once yearly about personal information shared with third parties for direct marketing purposes.
Residents under 18 with registered accounts may request removal of publicly posted data by contacting us with their email address and a statement of California residency.
Categories of personal information we collect
| Category | Collected |
|---|---|
| A — Identifiers (name, email, IP address, account name) | Yes |
| B — California Customer Records (name, contact info, financial info) | Yes |
| C — Protected classifications (gender, date of birth) | No |
| D — Commercial information (purchase history, financial details) | No |
| E — Biometric information | No |
| F — Internet/network activity (browsing history, online behavior) | No |
| G — Geolocation data | No |
| H — Audio/visual information | No |
| I — Professional/employment information | No |
| J — Education information | No |
| K — Inferences drawn from personal data | No |
Your CCPA rights
Right to know — You may request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal data we collect, use, disclose, or sell.
Right to delete — You may request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal exceptions.
Right to non-discrimination — We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.
Right to opt out — We do not sell personal information. If this changes, you will have the right to opt out.
To exercise these rights, contact us using the details below. We will verify your identity before fulfilling requests and respond within 30 days.
14. Updates to this policy
We may update this privacy policy to maintain compliance with relevant laws. Updated versions are indicated by a revised date at the top of this page and become effective immediately upon posting. Material changes may trigger a prominent notice or direct notification.
15. Contact us
Questions about this policy? Email us at hello@futuresharks.com.