Introduction

Franopolis ("we", "our", or "us") is an independent franchise research platform. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share information about you when you use our website, research tools, and member workspace.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Name and email address when you become a member
• Research profile answers you give during member setup (for example, budget range, interests, and market)
• Brands you save, comparisons you build, notes, and questions you submit
• Any information you provide when contacting us or reporting a data correction

Information Collected Automatically

• Pages and brand reports you view
• Directory filters, searches, and research tools you use
• Time and date of your visits and general device/browser information

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Run your member workspace: Keep your saved brands, comparisons, notes, and research profile
• Tailor research tools: Pre-fill tools with your profile answers and show local market data for your area
• Send requested emails: Account messages (sign-in, password reset) and our weekly member newsletter, which you can turn off at any time
• Improve the platform: Understand which pages and tools are useful so we can make them better
• Comply with legal obligations: Maintain records as required by law

Information Sharing

We do not sell or rent your personal information, and we do not share it with franchise brands, franchise brokers, or sales representatives. We share information only:

• Service providers: Who help us operate the platform (for example, hosting and email delivery)
• Legal requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights

Your Rights & Choices

You have the right to:

• Opt out of email communications via unsubscribe links
• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request deletion of your account and data
• Update your consent preferences

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@franopolis.com

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.