Last Updated: January 2025

Introduction

GlobalFranchiseHub ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our website and services.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

Email Address: Only collected when you voluntarily subscribe to our services or register as a member

Name: Optional information that you may choose to provide

Browsing History: Automatically collected when you use our calculation, investment analysis, assessment, and evaluation tools to improve your user experience

Cookies and Tracking

Cookies: Used only when you register as a member to maintain your login session and preferences

Browser Cache: Your browsing data is stored locally in your browser cache for 60-90 days unless you manually clear it

No Device Information: We do not collect any device information, IP addresses, or technical specifications

How We Use Your Information

Primary Purposes

Service Enhancement: To help you better utilize our four core tools (ROI Calculator, Entrepreneur Assessment, Opportunity Comparison, Business Plan Generator)

User Experience: To improve website functionality and provide relevant business information

Communication: To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support

Marketing and Communications

No Active Marketing: We do not engage in unsolicited marketing campaigns

Opt-in Communications: We only send business opportunity emails to users who have actively subscribed and explicitly consented to receive such communications

Third-party Advertising: We may display third-party ads (such as Google AdSense) that may use their own tracking and personalization technologies

Data Storage and Security

Storage Location

Local Storage: Most of your data is stored locally in your browser cache

Server Location: Our website is hosted in Silicon Valley, United States

No Server Storage: We do not receive, upload, or store personal data on our servers unless you actively register as a member

Data Retention

Browser Cache: 60-90 days (or until you manually clear your browser cache)

Member Data: Retained until you request account deletion

Email Subscriptions: Retained until you unsubscribe

Security Measures

Local Storage: Your cached data consists only of business article content and browsing preferences

No Sensitive Data: We do not collect or store sensitive personal information

Voluntary Registration: All personal data collection is voluntary and user-initiated

Data Sharing and Third Parties

Our Commitment

No Data Sharing: We do not share your personal information with third parties

No Brand Sharing: We do not share user information with brand partners

User Control: When you contact advertising partners directly, you control what information to share

Third-party Services

Advertising Partners: Third-party ads may use their own tracking technologies

User Choice: You decide whether to share information with advertising partners

No Forced Sharing: We do not require you to share personal information with third parties

Your Rights and Choices

Access and Control

No Registration Required: You can use all our services without registering

Account Deletion: If you're a registered member and want to delete your account, contact us via email

Response Time: We will delete your information within 48 hours of receiving your deletion request

Data Management

Browser Cache Control: You can clear your browser cache at any time to remove stored data

Email Unsubscription: You can unsubscribe from our communications at any time

Future Features: We plan to add convenient data export functionality in future updates

Contact Information

Data Protection Contact: Reach us through our Contact Us page or email us directly

Response Time: We respond to privacy-related inquiries within 48 hours

Special Protections

Minor Protection

Content Standards: We strictly comply with local laws and regulations

Positive Content: We only publish business-valuable content with positive guidance

No Harmful Content: We do not publish any content that could be harmful to minors

International Users (GDPR Compliance)

EU User Rights: If you're in the European Union, you have additional rights under GDPR:

Right to access your data

Right to rectification of inaccurate data

Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")

Right to data portability

Right to object to processing

Right to withdraw consent

Legal Basis: We process your data based on legitimate interests and consent

Data Transfers: Any data transfers comply with GDPR requirements

Data Breach Response

Notification Process

Immediate Action: If our user subscription list or member database is compromised, we will immediately notify all users who have provided contact information

Protective Measures: We will provide guidance on protective measures users can take

Transparency: We commit to full transparency about any data security incidents

Policy Updates

Update Frequency

Regular Reviews: We update this policy as needed to comply with local laws and regulations

Immediate Updates: Changes are published immediately across our website

Significant Changes: Major policy changes may be communicated to users with contact information

Notification Methods

Email Notification: Primary method for registered users and subscribers

Website Announcement: All updates are prominently displayed on our website

User Choice: You can choose to receive or decline update notifications

Contact Us

Privacy Inquiries

Email: [email protected]

Contact Page: Visit our Contact Us page

Response Time: Within 48 hours

Data Protection Officer

For privacy-related concerns, please contact us through any of the methods listed above.

Your Consent

By using our website, you consent to the collection and use of information as described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of this policy, please do not use our services.

Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting on our website. Your continued use of our services after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.