Privacy Policy

Who we are

Future Studio is a startup incubation and acceleration organization based in Cotonou, Benin. We are responsible for the personal information described in this policy. You can reach us at any time using the contact details in the last section.

Information we collect

We only collect information that helps us answer you and run our programs. Depending on how you interact with us, this may include:

• Information you give us directly — your name, email address, phone number and message, when you fill in our contact form or apply to a program.
• Application details — the answers you provide about your project, your team and your goals when you apply.
• Assessment answers — the responses you give to the Founder Fit Score and other diagnostics, which help us understand your founder profile.
• Usage information — pages viewed, approximate location, device and browser type, collected through cookies and analytics tools.
• Communications — the emails, messages and support requests you exchange with us.

How we use your information

We use your information to:

• Answer your questions and follow up on your requests.
• Review applications and run our bootcamps, incubation and acceleration programs.
• Send you the results of assessments you choose to take.
• Improve our website, our content and our programs.
• Send you information you have asked for, such as program updates or newsletters. You can opt out at any time.

When we share information

We do not sell your personal information. We share it only with service providers that help us operate, and only as needed:

• Email delivery providers that send our messages.
• The online platform that hosts our program and assessment forms, and processes enrollments and payments.
• Content management and hosting providers that keep our website online.
• Analytics providers that help us understand how the website is used.
• Authorities, when the law requires it.

Cookies and analytics

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to remember your preferences (such as the theme and language you choose) and to measure how the site is used. These measurements are aggregated and help us improve the site. You can block or delete cookies in your browser settings; some parts of the site may then work differently.

How long we keep information

We keep personal information only as long as we need it for the purposes above, or as long as the law requires. When it is no longer needed, we delete it or make it anonymous.

Your rights

Depending on where you live, you may have the right to:

• Ask for a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Ask us to correct information that is inaccurate or incomplete.
• Ask us to delete your information.
• Object to certain uses of your information, or ask us to restrict them.
• Withdraw your consent at any time, when the processing is based on consent.
• To exercise any of these rights, simply contact us using the details below.

Where your information goes

Some of our service providers store information outside Benin, including in the European Union and the United States. When information leaves your country, we take reasonable steps to keep it protected to a standard comparable to this policy.

Children's privacy

Our programs and website are intended for adults and for founders of legal age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has given us information, contact us and we will delete it.

Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. When we do, we change the date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review it regularly.

Contact us

For any question about this policy or your personal information, contact us:

• Email: info@futurestudio.bj
• Phone: +229 0157570980
• Address: Cotonou, Benin