This Privacy Policy explains how Franchisor Database ("we," "us," or "this site") handles information when you visit franchisordatabase.com.
Information we collect
We do not require account registration and do not knowingly collect sensitive personal information. Information we may receive includes:
- Contact information you provide. If you email us directly, we receive your email address and whatever you choose to include in your message.
- Automatically collected data. Like most websites, our server and analytics tools may log standard technical data such as browser type, device type, approximate location (based on IP address), pages visited, and time spent on the site.
Cookies and similar technologies
This site may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to understand how visitors use the site and, if enabled, to serve advertising. Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your browser.
Third-party advertising (Google AdSense)
This site may display advertisements served by Google AdSense and other third-party advertising networks. These providers may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect information about your visits to this and other websites in order to provide advertisements about goods and services that may interest you.
Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to this site and/or other sites on the Internet. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings. You can also learn more about how Google uses data when you use our partners' sites or apps at policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites.
Affiliate and referral links
Some posts may contain affiliate or referral links to franchise-research or financing-related services. If you click one and take a qualifying action, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. See our Affiliate Disclosure for full details.
Analytics
We may use third-party analytics services to understand aggregate visitor behavior, such as which pages are most read. This data is used only to improve site content and is not used to identify individual visitors.
How we use information
Any information we collect is used to operate and improve this site, respond to inquiries, and, where applicable, support advertising that helps fund the site's content. We do not sell personal information to third parties.
Children's privacy
This site is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
Your choices
You can control cookies through your browser settings, including blocking or deleting them. Blocking all cookies may affect how parts of this site function. You may also opt out of personalized advertising through the Google Ads Settings link above.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "last updated" date.
Contact
Questions about this policy can be sent to hello@franchisordatabase.com.