1. Scope
Franchise Guide ("Company," "we") is committed to protecting personal information submitted by accredited investors. This policy applies to all information collected through our website, email communications, and other interactions.
2. Information We Collect
- Business email address and professional affiliation
- Personal identifiers (name, title) when voluntarily provided
- IP address, device, and session metadata
- Browser type, operating system, and website navigation patterns
- Voluntary survey or feedback submissions
3. Purpose of Processing
We process personal information to provide access to verified franchise listings, respond to investor inquiries, improve website functionality, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. Data is also used to monitor and enhance user experience while safeguarding sensitive financial information.
3A. Sharing of Information
We may disclose limited personal information to contracted service providers strictly for operational purposes, including secure hosting, analytics, compliance verification, and investor communications. All service providers are bound by confidentiality and data protection agreements.
We do not share your personal information with third-party companies for their independent marketing or promotional purposes.
We do not sell, rent, or broker personal data to external lead buyers or marketing aggregators.
4. User Rights & Security
Users have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of their personal data. All requests are handled promptly in accordance with applicable data privacy laws.
Data security is enforced using SSL encryption, secure hosting, and restricted access to sensitive information. Unauthorized access, sharing, or distribution of personal or financial data is strictly prohibited.
5. Cookies and Tracking
The website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve navigation, analyze user behavior, and optimize content delivery. Users can manage cookie preferences via browser settings.
6. Third-Party Services
We may share limited data with third-party service providers for hosting, analytics, and investor support. All partners are contractually obligated to maintain strict confidentiality and data security standards.
7. Changes to Privacy Policy
Franchise Guide reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy. Users are encouraged to review the policy periodically. Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of any updates.
8. Contact Us
For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
- Address: 5189 Alamo Ave, Atascadero, CA 93422-3509
- Phone: +1 (415) 381-4881
- Email: compliance@franchiseguide.info