Privacy

Future Caribbean (“we,” “us,” “our”) operates the website FutureCaribbean.com and related initiatives, including events, partnerships, and programs (the “Platform”).

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you use the Platform.

01 Overview

Future Caribbean operates the Platform to deliver events, partnerships, and programs that advance the region’s technology and innovation ecosystem. This Policy applies to all visitors to the website and to anyone who applies to, participates in, or otherwise engages with our programs.

02 Information We Collect

Information you provide

We collect information you voluntarily provide, including:

• Name
• Email address
• Company or organization
• Job title
• Application or submission details (e.g. buildathon participation)
• Communications you send to us

Automatically collected information

When you use the Platform, we may collect:

• IP address
• Device and browser type
• Pages visited and time spent
• Referring URLs
• Cookies and similar tracking data

Third-party data

We may receive information from:

• Event partners and sponsors
• Social platforms or integrations
• Analytics providers

03 How We Use Information

We use your information to:

• Operate and improve the Platform
• Process applications and participation in programs
• Communicate with you (updates, announcements, opportunities)
• Facilitate partnerships, judging, sponsorship, and event participation
• Analyze usage and performance
• Comply with legal obligations

04 Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal data.

We may share information with:

• Event partners, sponsors, and judges where relevant
• Highrise (our compute partner) for the purpose of allocating and provisioning compute credits to selected teams
• Service providers (hosting, analytics, communications tools)
• Professional advisors
• Authorities where required by law

If you participate in programs or events, certain information (e.g. name, company, project) may be publicly displayed.

05 Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Improve user experience
• Understand site usage
• Support analytics

You can control cookies through your browser settings.

06 Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:

• Fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy
• Comply with legal and regulatory requirements

07 Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information.

No system is completely secure.

08 International Data Transfers

Your information may be processed in multiple jurisdictions, including outside your country of residence.

By using the Platform, you consent to such transfers.

09 Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate data
• Request deletion
• Object to or restrict processing
• Withdraw consent

To exercise these rights, contact us using the details in section 13.

10 Third-Party Links

The Platform may contain links to third-party websites.

We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

11 Children’s Privacy

The Platform is not intended for individuals under 18.

We do not knowingly collect data from children.

12 Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.

Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

13 Contact

Email: lily@futurecaribbean.com

Website: https://futurecaribbean.com

14 Program Participation & Publicity

By applying to or participating in Future Caribbean programs, you acknowledge that:

• Your name, company, and project information may be shared with partners, sponsors, and judges
• Selected teams may be publicly featured across media, website, and partner platforms
• Submitted materials may be used for evaluation, promotion, and program delivery