Privacy Policy

The Franchisist Consulting Limited ("we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy of our website users ("you", "your"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share information when you visit or use our websites, www.franchisist.ca, www.thefranchisist.ca, www.thefranchisist.com, www.franchisist.org, www.morethanfranchising.com (the "Website").

By using the Website, you agree to the collection, use, and sharing of your information as described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, do not use the Website.

Information We Collect:
We collect information from you when you use the Website. This may include:
Personal information:
We may collect personal information from you, such as your name, email address, and phone number.
Device information:
We may collect information about the device you use to access the Website, such as your IP address, browser type, and device type.
Usage information:
We may collect information about how you use the Website, including the pages you visit and the actions you take. We may also collect information from third-party sources, such as social media platforms.
How We Use Your Information:
We use the information we collect from you to:
Provide and improve the Website:
We use the information we collect to operate and maintain the Website, including to personalize your experience and to respond to your enquiries.
Communicate with you:
We may use your information to contact you with updates, newsletters, or other communications.
Analyze and improve the Website:
We may use the information we collect to analyze and improve the Website, including to understand how users interact with the Website.
Sharing Your Information:
We may share your information with third parties for the following purposes:
Service providers:
We may share your information with third-party service providers who provide services on our behalf, such as hosting or maintenance services.
Legal reasons:
We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to a legal request.
We may also share your information with third parties in other circumstances, with your consent.
Data Retention:
We will retain your information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.
Data Security:
We take reasonable precautions to protect your information from loss, theft, misuse, and unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the security of your information.
International Data Compliance:
Our services are available to users worldwide, and we comply with international data protection laws, including GDPR for European Union citizens and CCPA for California residents. We take appropriate steps to ensure that data transfers across borders are conducted in a secure and lawful manner.
Links to Other Websites:
Our Website may contain links to other websites that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of each website you visit.
Children's Privacy:
The Website is not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 16.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies:
Our Website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience, analyze website traffic, and for advertising purposes. You have the option to manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
User Rights:
Depending on your location, you may have specific rights regarding your personal data, including the right to access, correct, or delete your data, and in some cases, to object to or limit its processing.
Changes to This Privacy Policy:
We may update our Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices. If we make significant changes, we will notify you through the Website or by other means, such as email, and encourage you to review the Privacy Policy periodically.
Contact Us:
For any questions or concerns about our Privacy Policy or data handling practices, please contact us at [email protected].

This Privacy Policy is effective as of December 19, 2022, and will remain in effect except with respect to any changes in its provisions in the future, which will be in effect immediately after being posted on this page.
By using the Website, you acknowledge that you have read and understand this Privacy Policy.