Privacy Policy

At FranchiseTop40, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, protect, and handle your Personally Identifiable Information (PII) when you interact with our website.

What Information Do We Collect?

When you visit FranchiseTop40.com or engage with our tools, we may collect basic information such as:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Other details you voluntarily submit via forms

We collect this information to provide a better user experience and support your franchise discovery journey.

When Do We Collect Information?

We collect your information when you:

• Fill out a form
• Register for updates
• Request franchise information
• Use our quiz or interactive features

How We Use Your Information

The information we collect may be used to:

• Respond to your inquiries (via live chat, phone, or email)
• Send requested franchise information
• Improve our website experience
• Send newsletters or marketing emails (you may opt out at any time)

Do We Use Cookies?

Yes. Cookies help us remember your preferences and optimize your experience. We use cookies to:

• Understand how visitors interact with our site
• Analyze site traffic for improvements
• Enhance website functionality

You can adjust your browser settings to disable cookies. Doing so will not negatively affect your experience on our site.

Third-Party Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or share your Personally Identifiable Information with outside parties.

Third-Party Links

We do not include or promote third-party products or services on our site.

Google Advertising

We use Google AdSense to display relevant ads. Google may use cookies (including the DART cookie) to serve ads based on past visits to our site and others. You can manage your preferences or opt out via:

• Google Ad Settings
• Network Advertising Initiative Opt-Out
• Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-On

We use both first-party (Google Analytics) and third-party cookies to better understand user behavior and improve our services.

California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA)

In compliance with CalOPPA:

• Users can visit our site anonymously
• We provide a clear link to this privacy policy from our homepage
• You’ll be notified of any changes on this page
• You can request changes to your personal data by emailing us

We honor Do Not Track (DNT) signals and do not engage in third-party behavioral tracking.

COPPA (Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act)

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age. Our site and services are directed to adults interested in franchise opportunities.

Fair Information Practices

If a data breach occurs, we will notify users via on-site notification within 7 business days. We adhere to the Individual Redress Principle, allowing users to pursue legal rights if we fail to protect their data properly.

CAN-SPAM Act

To comply with the CAN-SPAM Act:

• We do not send misleading information
• We honor opt-out/unsubscribe requests promptly

If you wish to unsubscribe from future emails, please contact us and we will remove you from all communications.

Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please reach out via our Contact Page or email us directly.