Effective Date: 6/1/2025
Last Updated: 7/1/2025
Welcome to franchisewebdev.com ("we", "our", or "us"). Your privacy is important to us, and this Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, use our services, or interact with us.
By accessing or using this website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of personal and non-personal information:
1.1 Information You Provide to Us
- Name, email address, and phone number (e.g., through contact forms, quote requests, or newsletter signups)
- Business or company details when applicable
- Any other information you choose to share with us
1.2 Information Collected Automatically
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device type
- Operating system
- Referring URLs and pages visited
- Time and date of visits
- Interaction with forms, buttons, and page content
This data is collected via:
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
- Google Analytics and other analytics providers
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Respond to inquiries and requests
- Deliver and improve our web development services
- Send administrative and marketing communications (only with your consent)
- Understand user behavior to improve site performance and user experience
- Ensure compliance with legal obligations
3. Legal Bases for Processing (If Applicable)
For users located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom, we rely on one or more of the following legal bases:
- Your consent
- Performance of a contract
- Compliance with legal obligations
- Legitimate interests (e.g., improving our website or communicating with users)
4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share your data only in the following limited circumstances:
- Service Providers who help us operate our site or perform services (e.g., email delivery, analytics)
- Legal Compliance when required by law, subpoena, or court order
- Business Transfers if we undergo a merger, acquisition, or asset sale
All service providers are required to treat your data securely and in accordance with this policy.
5. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described above or as required by law.
6. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your experience and analyze website traffic.
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect site functionality.
For details on how Google uses data when you use our site, visit: https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites
7. Your Rights and Choices
For California Residents (CCPA)
You have the right to:
- Know what personal information we collect and how it's used
- Request deletion of your data
- Opt out of the sale of your personal data (note: we do not sell data)
- Designate an authorized agent to make requests on your behalf
To exercise these rights, email us at go@franchisewebdev.com.
For EU/UK Residents (GDPR)
You have the right to:
- Access, correct, or delete your personal data
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Object to processing or request data portability
- Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
To exercise your GDPR rights, contact go@franchisewebdev.com.
8. Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational precautions to protect your personal information from loss, misuse, or unauthorized access, including:
- SSL encryption
- Restricted access to data
- Regular monitoring and updates
However, no internet transmission is ever 100% secure.
9. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party sites.
10. Children’s Privacy
Our website and services are not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.
11. International Visitors
If you are accessing this website from outside the United States, you acknowledge that your information will be processed and stored in the U.S., where data protection laws may differ from your country of residence.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top and encourage you to review the policy periodically.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, contact us at:
Franchise Web Dev
Email: go@franchisewebdev.com
Website: https://franchisewebdev.com
