Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

FranchiseLoanHelp.com ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our franchise financing calculators and services.

By using our website, you consent to the data practices described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:

• Fill out contact forms or request expert help
• Use our loan calculators and financing tools
• Subscribe to our newsletter or updates
• Contact us via email or other communication methods

This information may include:

• Name and contact information (email, phone number)
• Company or franchise information
• Financial information related to loan inquiries
• Messages and communications with us

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information:

• IP address and browser information
• Device information and operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on our site
• Referring website information
• Usage patterns and preferences

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To provide and maintain our franchise financing services
• To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• To connect you with qualified franchise lending experts
• To improve our website and calculator tools
• To send you relevant information about franchise financing
• To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights
• To analyze website usage and optimize user experience

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

4.1 Third-Party Service Providers

We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in:

• Website hosting and maintenance
• Email communication services
• Analytics and website optimization
• Customer relationship management

4.2 Franchise Lending Partners

With your consent, we may share your information with qualified franchise lending experts and financial institutions to help you obtain financing. We carefully vet all partners to ensure they meet our standards for professionalism and service quality.

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, regulation, or legal process, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of our company, users, or others.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

We use industry-standard encryption, secure servers, and regular security audits to protect your data.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website:

• Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but some features may not work properly if cookies are disabled.

7. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request information about the data we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
• Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format

To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@franchiseloanhelp.com.

8. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete such information.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the effective date. Your continued use of our website after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

12. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to know what categories of personal information we collect
• Right to delete personal information we have collected
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising your CCPA rights

To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@franchiseloanhelp.com with "CCPA Request" in the subject line.