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IT 1. The Scope of our Privacy Policy
This policy applies to information we collect on our Site. Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, such as the individual websites of franchisors. This Privacy Policy does not apply to the practices of these third parties. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these other websites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.This policy applies to information we collect on our Site. Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, such as the individual websites of franchisors. This Privacy Policy does not apply to the practices of these third parties. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these other websites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.
2. Information We Collect
We collect information to provide and improve our Services, primarily to connect potential franchisees with franchisors. We use the term “Personal Information” to refer to information that can be used to reasonably identify you.
- Information You Provide to Us: When you use our Services, such as filling out a form to request information about a franchise, you may provide us with Personal Information, including:
- Contact Information: Your name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.
- Franchise Interest Information: Your desired location for a franchise, your available capital, your timeline, and any messages you wish to send to the franchisor.
- Account Information: If you create an account, we collect your username, password, and other registration details.
- Information We Collect Automatically: As you navigate our Site, we may use automatic data collection technologies to collect certain information about your equipment, browsing actions, and patterns, including:
- Device and Usage Information: Details about your visits to our Site, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referral URLs, and pages viewed.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to help our Site function, understand user preferences, and support our marketing efforts. A cookie is a small file placed on your device. You may refuse to accept browser cookies by activating the appropriate setting on your browser. However, if you select this setting you may be unable to access certain parts of our Site.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for several purposes:
- To Provide Our Core Service: The primary use of your information is to fulfill your requests. When you request information about a specific franchise opportunity listed on our Site, we will share the Personal Information you provide with that specific franchisor so they can contact you directly.
- To Communicate With You: To send you newsletters, marketing communications, and special offers about franchise opportunities that may interest you, provided you have given us consent.
- To Improve Our Site: To analyze usage trends, administer the Site, and gather demographic information about our user base as a whole
- For Business Purposes: To process transactions (such as for premium listings), detect and prevent fraud, and comply with legal obligations.
4. The Advertising on Our Site
We may work with third-party advertising partners to display ads on our Site. These partners may use cookies and other tracking technologies to collect information about your activities on our Site and other websites to provide you with targeted advertising based on your interests. This policy does not cover the practices of these third-party advertisers. For more information, please see Section 12 on Your Rights and Choices.
5. Data Retention
We will retain your Personal Information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including for the purposes of satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.
6. Privacy and Choice
You can control the information we collect and how it is used. You may set your browser to refuse all or some browser cookies. Please note that if you disable or refuse cookies, some parts of our Site may be inaccessible or not function properly. You can also opt out of receiving marketing emails from us by following the unsubscribe link in those emails.
7. Users Under the Age of 16
Our Site and Services are not intended for children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect Personal Information from children under 16. If we learn we have collected or received Personal Information from a child under 16 without verification of parental consent, we will delete that information.
9. Updating Your Personal Information
You have the right to access and update your Personal Information. If you have an account with us, you can log in to review and change your details. Otherwise, you may contact us using the information in Section 19 to request access to, correct, or delete any Personal Information that you have provided to us.
10. How We Disclose Your Information
We do not disclose your Personal Information except in the circumstances described here:
- With Franchisors: As stated above, when you request information from a specific franchisor through our Site, we share your contact and interest information with them.
- With Your Consent: We may disclose your information to other third parties when we have your explicit consent to do so.
- With Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party vendors and service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as web hosting, analytics, and marketing.
- For Legal Reasons: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in the good-faith belief that such action is necessary to comply with a legal obligation, protect and defend our rights or property, or protect the personal safety of users or the public.
- In a Business Transfer: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your Personal Information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
11. The Protection of Your Information
We have implemented reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your Personal Information from unauthorized access, use, alteration, and disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure.
12. Your Rights and Choices about Your Personal Information
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your Personal Information. These rights may include:
- The right to access the specific pieces of Personal Information we have collected about you.
- The right to know the categories of Personal Information we have collected, the sources of that information, and the purposes for which we use it.
- The right to request deletion of your Personal Information, subject to certain exceptions.
- The right to opt out of the "sale" or "sharing" of your Personal Information for targeted advertising.
- The right to correct inaccurate Personal Information.
- The right to not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights.
To exercise these rights, please see Section 17.
13. Glossary of Terms
- “Business Purpose” means the use of Personal Information for operational purposes, such as security, debugging, performing services, internal research, and quality control.
- “Sale” or “Share” under various state laws, may include disclosing Personal Information to a third party for monetary or other valuable consideration, including for the purposes of cross-context behavioral advertising.
14. Handling Complaints
We are committed to resolving any complaints about your privacy and our collection or use of your Personal Information. If you have a complaint, please contact us using the details below. We will investigate and attempt to resolve any complaints and disputes regarding use and disclosure of Personal Information.
15. The Privacy Rights of California Residents
If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) provides you with specific rights regarding your Personal Information. You have the right to know, delete, correct, and opt out of the sale or sharing of your Personal Information. We do not sell your Personal Information for monetary value, but we may share it with advertising partners in a way that could be considered a "sale" or "share" under the CCPA. You can opt out by following the instructions in Section 17.
16. The Privacy Rights of Residents of Other U.S. States
Residents of states such as Colorado, Connecticut, Montana, Oregon, Texas, Utah, and Virginia also have specific rights regarding their Personal Information. These rights are similar to those under the CCPA and include rights of access, correction, deletion, and the right to opt out of targeted advertising. We extend these rights to all our users.
17. Exercising Your Privacy Rights
To exercise any of the rights described above, please submit a verifiable consumer request to us by either:
- Emailing us at legal@amusmentfranchise.com
- Visiting our privacy preferences page at amusmentfranchise.com/privacy-policy/
We will need to verify your identity before processing your request. We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your privacy rights.
18. Privacy Policy Revisions and Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last Revised" date at the top of this page indicates when this policy was last updated. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our privacy practices.
19. Contacting Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Amusement Franchise
Attn: Privacy Compliance Officer
Email: legal@amusmentfranchise.com