Privacy Policy

Depending on how you interact with FRANteq, we may collect different categories of information.

A. Information You Provide

This may include information you voluntarily submit through forms, registrations, inquiries, or communications, such as:

• Full name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Country or location
• Company or organization information
• Job title or professional information
• Information included in your messages or inquiries
• Other information you choose to provide

B. Account Information

If you create or use a FRANteq account, we may collect information associated with your account, such as:

• Account details
• Login-related information
• Profile information
• Account status
• Information required to provide account functionality

C. Brand Information

If you register a business or franchise brand with FRANteq, you may provide information relating to the business, such as:

• Brand name
• Business information
• Contact information
• Franchise-related information
• Business model information
• Expansion information
• Documents or materials you choose to submit
• Other information necessary to evaluate or support the brand

D. Investor Information

If you register as an investor or submit an investment-related inquiry, we may collect information such as:

• Name and contact information
• Investment interests
• Preferred sectors or opportunities
• Geographic preferences
• Professional or business information
• Information submitted through investor forms
• Other information you voluntarily provide

E. Communications

When you contact FRANteq, we may retain information contained in your communication, including inquiries, requests, feedback, or support-related messages.

When you access the FRANteq website, certain technical information may be collected automatically.

Depending on the technologies used on the website, this may include:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device type
• Operating system
• Approximate geographic information
• Pages visited
• Referring pages
• Date and time of access
• Interaction information
• Technical and diagnostic information
• Security and fraud-prevention information

This information may be used to operate, secure, maintain, analyze, and improve the website and our digital services.

We may use information we collect for purposes including:

• Providing and operating FRANteq services
• Responding to inquiries and requests
• Processing registrations
• Creating and managing user accounts
• Reviewing brand submissions
• Reviewing investor submissions
• Managing franchise-related inquiries
• Following up on leads and business opportunities
• Communicating with users
• Improving website functionality and user experience
• Maintaining website security
• Detecting and preventing misuse or fraudulent activity
• Troubleshooting technical issues
• Understanding website usage and performance
• Meeting applicable legal and regulatory obligations
• Protecting the rights, property, and security of FRANteq, our users, and other parties

FRANteq provides registration experiences for different types of users, including brands and investors.

Information submitted through these registration processes may be used to:

• Create and manage an account
• Verify or review submitted information
• Determine eligibility for relevant FRANteq services
• Provide relevant opportunities or services
• Communicate with the registered user
• Manage the related business workflow

Registration information may also become part of FRANteq's internal operational systems where necessary to manage the relationship and provide requested services.

Businesses and brands may submit information to FRANteq for franchise consulting, franchise development, expansion, investment, or related services.

Information submitted by a brand may be reviewed by authorized FRANteq personnel for legitimate business purposes related to the requested service or opportunity.

FRANteq may use submitted brand information to evaluate, organize, manage, and support the relevant business process.

Sensitive business information should only be submitted when requested or when necessary for the relevant FRANteq process.

Investors may provide information through registration forms, investment-interest forms, inquiries, or their FRANteq account.

This information may be used to understand the investor's interests and preferences and to support relevant franchise opportunity workflows.

FRANteq may internally review and manage investor information to determine relevant opportunities and follow up on submitted requests.

Information submitted by investors is not intended to create a public connection or direct communication channel between investors and brands through the website unless explicitly provided as part of a future service.

FRANteq may use cookies and similar technologies to support website functionality, security, preferences, analytics, and other website operations.

Depending on the technologies implemented on the website, cookies may be used to:

• Keep the website functioning correctly
• Remember preferences
• Support account functionality
• Understand website usage
• Improve website performance
• Support security and fraud prevention
• Measure website effectiveness

The specific cookies and technologies used by FRANteq may change as the website and its services evolve.

FRANteq does not sell personal information as part of its ordinary business operations.

We may share or provide access to information when reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy. This may include:

A. Service Providers

We may use trusted third-party providers for services such as:

• Hosting and infrastructure
• Website and application services
• Data storage
• Email and communications
• Analytics
• Security
• Technical support
• CRM or business workflow management

These providers may process information only as necessary to provide services to FRANteq and subject to applicable contractual or legal requirements.

B. Internal Teams

Information may be accessible to authorized FRANteq personnel who need it to perform their responsibilities. Access should be limited according to operational requirements and applicable security controls.

C. Legal and Regulatory Requirements

Information may be disclosed when required by applicable law, legal process, court order, or valid governmental request, or when reasonably necessary to protect legal rights or safety.

D. Business Transactions

If FRANteq is involved in a merger, acquisition, restructuring, financing, sale of assets, or similar business transaction, information may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to applicable legal requirements.

FRANteq retains information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, including providing services, maintaining business records, resolving disputes, enforcing agreements, maintaining security, and meeting legal obligations.

Actual retention periods may vary depending on:

• The type of information
• The purpose for which it was collected
• The nature of the relationship
• Legal or regulatory requirements
• Operational and security requirements

Specific retention periods are established internally according to FRANteq's data-retention practices.

FRANteq takes reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, loss, misuse, or destruction.

Security measures may include access controls, authentication, secure infrastructure, monitoring, backups, and other appropriate safeguards.

However, no method of transmission or storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Users should also take reasonable steps to protect their accounts and login credentials and should notify FRANteq if they believe their account has been compromised.

Depending on the infrastructure, service providers, and locations involved in operating FRANteq services, information may be processed or stored in countries other than the country where you live.

Where applicable, FRANteq will take reasonable steps to ensure that such processing is conducted in accordance with applicable data-protection requirements.

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information. These may include the right to:

• Request access to personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of information where legally applicable
• Request restriction of certain processing
• Object to certain processing
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
• Request a copy of certain information
• Contact the relevant data-protection authority where applicable

To exercise a privacy right, contact us using the information below. FRANteq may need to verify your identity before completing certain requests. Rights and available procedures may vary depending on applicable law and your location.

The FRANteq website may contain links to third-party websites, services, platforms, or resources.

FRANteq is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party services. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of any third-party service you choose to use.

FRANteq's website and services are intended for business, professional, and investment-related users.

We do not knowingly seek to collect personal information from children where such collection is prohibited by applicable law.

If you believe that a child has provided personal information to FRANteq improperly, please contact us so that we can review the situation and take appropriate action.

FRANteq may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our services, website, technology, legal requirements, or business practices.

When changes are made, the updated version will be published on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. We encourage users to review this page periodically.

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or would like to submit a privacy-related request, please contact FRANteq:

For privacy requests, please include enough information for us to understand and respond to your request.

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