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Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Franchise Analyst (“Franchise Analyst,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information when you visit www.FranchiseAnalyst.com
(the “Website”), communicate with us, submit forms, request information, schedule a consultation, or otherwise use our services.

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By using our Website or providing your information to us, you acknowledge the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

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1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information directly from you, automatically through your use of the Website, and in some cases from service providers or third-party tools that support our business operations.

Information You Provide to Us

We may collect information you voluntarily provide, including:

Name
Email address
Phone number
Mailing address or location information
Business background and work history
Investment preferences, goals, and financial ranges
Franchise interests and ownership preferences
Any other information you submit through contact forms, questionnaires, appointment requests, intake forms, emails, phone calls, or text messages
Information Collected Automatically

When you use the Website, we may automatically collect certain technical and usage information, such as:

IP address
Browser type and version
Device type
Operating system
Referring website
Pages viewed
Date and time of access
Clickstream data
General geographic location derived from IP address
Cookie and tracking technology data
Information from Third Parties

We may receive information from third-party vendors and service providers that help us operate our Website, marketing systems, scheduling tools, CRM platforms, analytics providers, advertising platforms, and communication systems.

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2. How We Use Personal Information

We use personal information for legitimate business and operational purposes, including to:

Respond to inquiries and communicate with you
Schedule consultations and provide our services
Understand your goals, preferences, qualifications, and areas of interest
Help evaluate franchise opportunities that may align with your criteria
Send relevant updates, service messages, and requested materials
Improve the Website, content, user experience, and site performance
Maintain records of communications and service interactions
Protect against fraud, misuse, unauthorized access, and other legal or security issues
Comply with legal, regulatory, contractual, and reporting obligations
Enforce our terms, policies, and other agreements

We may also use information in aggregated or de-identified form for internal business analysis, provided that such information does not reasonably identify you.

3. Text Messaging and Mobile Communications

If you provide your mobile phone number, you consent to receive calls and text messages from Franchise Analyst related to your inquiry, consultations, appointments, requested information, and related service communications.

Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency may vary.

You may opt out of marketing or non-essential text communications at any time by replying STOP to any text message. For help, reply HELP or contact us at Jonathan@FranchiseAnalyst.com

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No mobile information will be sold or shared with third parties or affiliates for their own marketing or promotional purposes. We may share mobile information with service providers who help us deliver text messaging or communication services on our behalf, subject to confidentiality and permitted-use restrictions.

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4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, pixels, tags, and similar technologies to operate the Website, understand user activity, remember preferences, measure performance, and improve functionality.

These technologies may help us:

Recognize returning visitors
Save user preferences
Understand how visitors use the Website
Improve content and navigation
Support analytics and marketing efforts

You may control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain Website features or functionality.

Some browsers or browser extensions also allow you to send privacy preference signals, including Global Privacy Control (GPC). Where required by applicable law, we will process such signals as requests to opt out of certain data uses for that browser or device.

Because standards around “Do Not Track” signals remain inconsistent, our Website may not respond to all browser-based DNT settings unless required by law.

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5. How We Share Information

We do not sell your personal information for money.

We may disclose personal information in the following circumstances:

Service Providers

We may share information with trusted vendors and service providers that perform functions on our behalf, such as:

Website hosting
CRM and lead management
Appointment scheduling
Email delivery
Text messaging platforms
Analytics services
Advertising support
Form processing
Security and fraud prevention

These parties may access information only as needed to perform services for us and are expected to handle it appropriately and in accordance with applicable privacy obligations.

Legal Compliance and Protection

We may disclose information when we believe doing so is necessary to:

Comply with applicable law, regulation, subpoena, court order, or legal process
Protect our rights, property, or safety
Investigate fraud, abuse, or security incidents
Enforce our agreements or policies
Business Transfers

If Franchise Analyst is involved in a merger, acquisition, sale of assets, restructuring, or similar business transaction, personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to applicable law.

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6. Use of Analytics and Advertising Tools

We may use analytics and advertising technologies provided by third parties to better understand Website traffic, user behavior, and marketing effectiveness. These tools may collect information about your interaction with the Website and other online services over time.

Depending on how our Website is configured, these technologies may be used to help us measure campaign performance, understand audience engagement, and improve our outreach.

You can limit certain tracking through your browser settings, cookie controls, device settings, or available opt-out tools.

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7. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have privacy rights under applicable state, federal, or international law. These rights may include the right to:

Know whether we collect, use, or disclose your personal information
Request access to personal information we maintain about you
Request correction of inaccurate personal information
Request deletion of personal information, subject to legal and operational exceptions
Opt out of certain types of targeted advertising or profiling, where applicable
Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information, where applicable
Limit use or disclosure of certain sensitive personal information, where applicable
Appeal a decision we make regarding a privacy request, where applicable

To submit a privacy request, contact us at Jonathan@FranchiseAnalyst.com
 

We may need to verify your identity before processing certain requests. Verification may require us to request information sufficient to confirm that you are the person associated with the request.

We will not discriminate against you for exercising any privacy rights available under applicable law.

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8. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including to:

provide services and respond to inquiries
maintain business and communication records
comply with legal, tax, accounting, and regulatory obligations
resolve disputes
enforce agreements

Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information and the reason it was collected.

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9. Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure.

However, no internet transmission or data storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure. For that reason, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

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10. Third-Party Websites and Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites, services, tools, or platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, policies, or content of those third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing information to them.

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11. Children’s Privacy

Our Website and services are intended for adults and are not directed to children under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have received personal information from a child in violation of applicable law, we will take reasonable steps to delete it.

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12. Sensitive Information

Unless specifically required for a legitimate business purpose, please do not send highly sensitive personal information through the Website or by unsecured email or text, including Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, bank account information, or other financial account credentials.

If such information becomes necessary in a particular engagement, we will address the proper method for secure transmission separately.

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13. International Visitors

Our Website is operated in the United States. If you access the Website from outside the United States, you understand that your information may be transferred to, stored in, and processed in the United States, where privacy laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction.

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14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our business practices, technologies, legal requirements, or other operational needs. When we make updates, we will revise the “Effective Date” at the top of this page.

Your continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes your acknowledgment of the updated Privacy Policy, to the extent permitted by law.

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15. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or would like to submit a privacy-related request, please contact:

Franchise Analyst
Website: www.FranchiseAnalyst.com

Email: Jonathan@FranchiseAnalyst.com

Phone: 419.297.7367

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