What personal data we collect and why we collect it?
Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection.
An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here:
https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.
Media
If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included. Visitors to the website can download and extract any location data from images on the website.
Contact forms
If you submit a form to request information about our products and services, we may use your contact details to send you SMS messages that provide further information about Franchise Broker Association products, services, and special offers. You can opt out of receiving these messages at any time by replying STOP to any SMS we send you.
Cookies
If you leave a comment on our site, you may opt-in to saving your name, email address, and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so that you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. These cookies will last for one year.
If you visit our login page, we will set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
When you log in, we will also set up several cookies to save your login information and your screen display choices. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for a year. If you select “Remember Me,” your login will persist for two weeks. If you log out of your account, the login cookies will be removed.
If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie includes no personal data and simply indicates the post ID of the article you just edited. It expires after one day.
Embedded content from other websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.
These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.
Analytics
Who we share your data with
We do not sell your personal information to third parties. Your data is shared only with trusted partners who assist in operating our website, conducting our business, or serving you, so long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential.
SMS consent or phone numbers collected for SMS purposes will not be shared under any circumstances for marketing purposes.
How long we retain your data
If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This is so we can recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.
For users that register on our website (if any), we also store the personal information they provide in their user profile. All users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except they cannot change their username). Website administrators can also see and edit that information.
What rights you have over your data?
If you have an account on this site or have left comments, you can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
SMS Communication Policy and Data Privacy Terms
1. Contact Information for Privacy or SMS Questions
If you have any questions about how we collect, use, or store your phone number, or if you wish to revoke consent for SMS messages, please contact us via email at
info@franchiseba.com or by phone at
866-522-5423. This contact information is easily accessible to ensure your convenience.
2. Overall Placement and Accessibility
To ensure compliance with carrier and TCR requirements, a link to this privacy policy, including these SMS terms, is prominently provided on any page or form where users enter their phone number. This link is designed to be highly visible and accessible on all devices, including mobile, ensuring users can easily review the terms before providing their consent. This ensures that users can review the terms before providing their consent.
