FRANdata Privacy Policy

Last Updated Date: August 2, 2021

This Privacy Policy describes the information Franchise Information Services, Inc. (doing business as and referred to herein as FRANdata), collects, uses or shares information; the rights and choices you have over your personal information; and the measures we take to secure information.  This Privacy Policy applies to Personal Information collected from members, customers, former members, users, applicants or others by or on behalf of FRANdata (“FRANdata”, “we”, “us”), including information collected through our website or mobile versions of our website (collectively, the “Site”); by email, phone or offline methods; from third party sources; and anywhere else we display this privacy policy (collectively the “Services”).  By using the Services, you accept and consent to the terms of our Privacy Policy in effect at the time of your use.

Collection of Personal Information

Personal Information is information that directly or indirectly identifies you or can be used to identify you as an individual. We collect Personal Information from applications, questionnaires, testimonials and other forms you submit to us, such as your name, your job title, your company’s name and industry sector, your company’s location (country, state and zip code), and your contact information (address, email, and telephone number). We collect information from your transactions and interactions with us and the Services, such as your professional interests, or information you may provide via your interactions with our online forums, blogs, or participation in our online communities and information about your purchase history and transactions.

We may also collect information from various third-party sources, including public sources if it is necessary for the delivery of the Services, and we may access public sources of information, such as census data and demographic records. We also obtain information from private sources such as business bureau, industry analyst, or market research data and may combine it with other Personal Information we maintain.

Collecting Personal Information is necessary for provision and performance of our services and the functionalities offered through the Services. If you decline to provide the requested Personal Information, we may not be able to process your inquiry, provision access to certain functionality, or fulfill requests.

Use of Cookies and Other Tracking Technology

We may also automatically collect information when you visit or interact with the Site. For example, we use web-based tools when you visit the Site, such as “cookies” to track your online activities, including your registration, submissions, and information requests. Cookies are small text files placed by a website server on your computer or other device you are using to access a website. Information collected through such technology is usually in aggregate form and not capable of identifying you personally. Some collect anonymous information of the pages you have viewed on the Site, and are used to assess the Site’s performance so that we, in turn, can monitor and improve performance. Other cookies track your online activities on the Site, including the IP address from which you accessed the Site, and may link that information with Personal Information you have provided us through online registration, to help us remember your settings, all with a view to enhancing and customizing your experience on the Site. We may also use your IP address to help diagnose problems with our server and to administer the Site. We do not permit third parties to collect Personal Information about your online activities over time and across different websites when you use the Site.

The Site also uses Google Analytics, a web analyst service provided by Google, Inc. (“Google”). Google Analytics uses “cookies”, which are text files placed on your computer to help the Site analyze how users use the Site. The information generated by the cookie about your use of the Site (including your IP address) will be transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States. Google will use this information for the purpose of evaluating your use of the Site, compiling reports on Site activity for website operators and providing other services relating to Site activity and internet usage. Google may also transfer this information to third parties where required to do so by law, or where such third parties process the information on Google’s behalf. Google will not associate your IP address with any other data held by Google. You may refuse the use of cookies by selecting the appropriate settings on your browser, however please note that if you do this you may not be able to use the full functionality of the Site. By using this Site you consent to the processing of data about you by Google in the manner and for the purposes set out above. You can learn more about how Google Analytics and how to opt out here: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

Do-Not-Track Signals

The Site does not respond to do-not-track signals sent by your browser.

Use of Personal Information

We use Personal Information to register you with the Site and provide you with requested information or services. We may also from time to time use your contact information to send you information about and marketing materials via telephone, email messages, and direct mail. These email messages may contain web beacons and other features that tell us you received and were able to open the message. You may opt out of receiving further email communications from us by clicking the unsubscribe link in the footer of all FRANdata email messages. You may also opt out of receiving any marketing solicitation from us, including email, direct mail, and phone solicitations, by calling us at 1.800.485.9570 at any time Monday through Friday.

Your Choices

You may update or amend your Personal Information by contacting us using the contact information at the bottom of this Privacy Policy.  As described above, you can also adjust your communication preferences with us to determine whether you receive emails, phone calls or other communications about our products or services.

Children’s Privacy

The Site is not intended or directed to children and we do not knowingly collect Personal Information from children under age 13. Should we learn that someone under age 13 has provided any Personal Information to or on the Site, we will remove that information as soon as possible.

Third-Party Sites

The Site contains links to other websites or platforms not owned or operated by us, including links to social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.  FRANdata is not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of those other websites.

Disclosures of Personal Information

We may disclose Personal Information to third parties as required or permitted by law, under the following circumstances:

  1. We may disclose Personal Information to companies in our corporate group as necessary or appropriate to provide the product or service you requested, to contact you in connection with product or service offerings, or for other legitimate business purposes.
  2. We may disclose certain Personal Information to companies and individuals with whom we contract to perform business functions and services on our behalf. Such business functions may include hosting our web servers, analyzing data, providing legal, accounting and marketing services, and providing other support services.
  3. We may disclose certain Personal Information to other companies and individuals to help us market our products, including business partners in joint marketing agreements or for other data sharing arrangements. We require all such parties to maintain the security and confidentiality of the Personal Information.
  4. We may disclose Personal Information to the extent necessary or appropriate to government agencies, advisors, and other third parties in order to comply with applicable laws, or if such action is necessary to protect the rights or property of FRANdata or its affiliated companies.
  5. We also reserve the right to sell, rent, disclose or transfer your Personal Information to a successor entity in the event of a corporate merger, consolidation, sale of assets or other corporate changes respecting FRANdata or our affiliated companies.

Users Outside the U.S.

The Site is hosted by FRANdata on servers located in the United States and the Services and our products are not targeted at individuals outside the United States. If you are located outside the United States, please be aware that by using the Services, you are sending your Personal Information to the United States where the rights and protections of such information may differ from the jurisdiction in which you are located. By providing Personal Information through the Services, you agree that Personal Information will be transferred, processed, used and stored as set forth in this Privacy Policy and the laws of the United States.

Security

We maintain reasonable physical, administrative and technical safeguards to help protect your Personal Information from unauthorized access and disclosure. However, the security of information transmitted over the Internet is never without risk and we do not guarantee that your information will be secure from theft, loss or other access.

Contact Information

If you have a question about our privacy practices, please contact us at:

FRANdata

4075 Wilson Blvd., Suite 410

Email Address: mmoy@www.frandata.com

Revisions to this Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to change this Privacy Policy at any time. We will post the changes on the Services and will indicate the last updated date of the changes. Your continued use of the Services covered by this Privacy Policy means you accept those changes as of the posted updated date.