FutureTime is operated by Forward Elements, Inc. (“FutureTime,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). We are a learning media company that creates interactive, web-based and physical educational experiences for children, families, and educators.
We value the trust families, educators, and schools place in us. We are committed to creating a safe, creative, and secure environment for children and adults who use our website, applications, AI-powered tools, digital subscriptions, school bundles, and related services (collectively, the “Services”).
This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, share, and protect information collected through the Services.
This Privacy Policy applies only to the Services that link to this policy.
We collect only the personal information reasonably necessary to provide and improve the Services. We collect information in the following categories:
When you create an account, purchase a subscription, register for a school bundle, or contact us, we may collect:
We use this information to create and manage accounts, process transactions, provide customer support, and communicate with you regarding your subscription or use of the Services.
We do not store full credit card numbers. Payment processing is handled by third-party providers subject to their own privacy policies.
Student Accounts (School or Family Subscriptions)
Depending on the subscription type, we may collect:
We do not require children to provide more information than is reasonably necessary to participate in the Services. We do not publicly post student personally identifiable information.
If a child or adult submits content to the Build Book Gallery or other interactive features, we may collect:
Usernames are moderated where appropriate to avoid personal information being included.
If you contact us via email or support forms, we collect the information you provide to respond and improve our Services.
When you use the Services, we may automatically collect:
We collect this information to:
We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC, to help us understand how users interact with the Services. Google Analytics collects information such as pages visited, time spent on pages, device and browser information, and general location data (such as city or country).
We use cookies and similar technologies to support these purposes. We do not use tracking technologies to serve behavioral advertising to children. We do not collect biometric identifiers, precise geolocation data, health information, or other categories of sensitive personal data.
We use collected information to:
We do not sell student data. We do not use children’s personal information for targeted advertising. We may use aggregated or de-identified information for product improvement, research, and educational development.
FutureTime may offer AI-powered features that analyze user inputs (such as written responses or creative prompts) to generate feedback, suggestions, or creative outputs.
AI tools:
De-identified information means information that cannot reasonably be used to identify an individual and is not linked to identifiable student accounts. We do not use student personal information to train third-party foundation models. AI processing occurs within secure environments operated by our contracted service providers. AI outputs are generated automatically and may not always be accurate. Educators or parents maintain control over how AI features are used within their accounts.
We may share information only in the following circumstances:
We share information with trusted third-party service providers that assist with:
These providers may include services such as Google Analytics, which process data on our behalf to help us understand and improve the Services. These providers are contractually required to protect information and use it only to provide services on our behalf.
For school subscriptions, administrators may access student data within their organization. FutureTime acts as a “school official” with a legitimate educational interest, as that term is defined under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), and operates under the direct control of the school or district with respect to student records. In such circumstances, the school or district is the data controller of student records, and FutureTime acts as a service provider or data processor on its behalf. We use and process student information solely for educational purposes authorized by the school or district.
We may disclose information:
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, information may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to appropriate safeguards.
We do not rent or sell personal information. We do not sell or share personal information, including for cross-context behavioral advertising purposes as defined under applicable privacy laws.
We use essential cookies necessary for the operation, security, and authentication of the Services. These include cookies and local storage mechanisms used to manage account login, subscription access, and content gating through Memberstack.
We may also use analytics-related cookies to understand how users engage with the Services and improve functionality.
We embed certain videos using YouTube’s privacy-enhanced mode. In this mode, YouTube does not store cookies on your device unless you interact with the video. If you choose to play an embedded video, YouTube may collect device information in accordance with its own privacy policy. We do not enable YouTube advertising features or personalized advertising on embedded videos.
We do not use cookies for cross-context behavioral advertising, retargeting, or third-party marketing purposes. We do not serve behavioral advertising on child-directed portions of the Services.
You may disable cookies through your browser settings; however, disabling essential cookies may prevent account login and other core functionality of the Services.
FutureTime is designed for children under the supervision of parents or educators.
We comply with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).
We use analytics tools in a privacy-conscious manner and do not use them to identify individual children or track users across third-party websites. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without appropriate parental consent or school authorization where permitted by law. For family subscriptions, parental consent is obtained through the account registration and payment process prior to the collection of a child’s personal information.
Parents or guardians may:
To make such requests, contact: info@futuretime.fun
We will verify parental identity before fulfilling such requests. We will not condition a child’s participation on providing more personal information than reasonably necessary.
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect information. Data is transmitted using encryption (HTTPS). Access to student records is restricted to authorized personnel. While we strive to protect information, no system can guarantee complete security. In the event of a security breach involving personal information, we will notify affected users, parents, or school subscribers as required by applicable law and will cooperate with schools and families in accordance with legal requirements.
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:
School administrators may request deletion of student records. We may retain de-identified or aggregated information for lawful purposes. If a school subscription ends and no deletion request is made, student accounts will be deleted within twelve (12) months of subscription termination unless otherwise required by law. Inactive family accounts may be deleted after a prolonged period of inactivity.
Depending on your location, you may have rights to:
To exercise these rights, contact: info@futuretime.fun
For school-based accounts, requests regarding student records may need to be directed through the school or district. We will not discriminate against users for exercising privacy rights. We may request additional information to verify your identity before fulfilling a privacy rights request.
If you have subscribed to receive marketing communications from us, you may opt out of receiving future marketing emails by clicking the unsubscribe link included in those emails or by contacting us at info@futuretime.fun with “Opt Out” in the subject line. We will process your request within a reasonable time after receipt. Please note that you may continue to receive transactional or service-related communications regarding your account, subscriptions, or use of the Services.
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by:
For California Residents:
As a California resident, you have certain rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), including:
To exercise your rights, please contact us at info@futuretime.fun. We may request additional information to verify your identity before fulfilling your request.
The Services are operated in the United States. Information may be stored and processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate. By using the Services, you consent to such transfers.
The Services may link to third-party websites or tools. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties. Once you leave our Services, their privacy policies apply.
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in law, technology, or our practices. If we make material changes, we will provide notice where required by law. The “Last Updated” date will reflect the effective version. Your continued use of the Services after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact:
Forward Elements, Inc. d/b/a FutureTime
40 Windsor Place
Brooklyn, NY 11215
Email: info@futuretime.fun
