Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 1/1/24

The Great American Franchise Expo ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website http://www.franexpousa.com or interact with us, including when you register for events, request information, or opt in to receive SMS notifications. Please read this policy carefully to understand our views and practices regarding your personal information.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information from you:

• Personal Identifiable Information (PII): This includes your name, email address, phone number, and any other information you provide when registering to attend the franchise expo, requesting information, or opting in for communications.
• Technical Information: This includes IP addresses, browser type, operating system, referral source, length of visit, and pages viewed, which we collect automatically when you visit our website.
• SMS Opt-In Information: We may collect your mobile phone number if you choose to opt in to receive SMS notifications, alerts, and marketing communications from us.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected for the following purposes:

• Event Registration: To manage your registration for The Great American Franchise Expo and other related events.
• Marketing and Communication: To send you marketing communications about upcoming events, franchise opportunities, or other relevant updates. You may opt out of receiving these communications at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions provided.
• Outreach: We may use your information to have franchise consultants reach out to assist you with identifying franchise opportunities.
• Improvement of Services: To improve the website’s functionality, tailor the user experience, and analyze website usage.
  
  

3. SMS Notifications and Compliance

When you opt in to receive SMS notifications from The Great American Franchise Expo, you agree to receive occasional messages about event updates, marketing, and other communications. If you wish to stop receiving messages, you can text "STOP" to the shortcode provided in our messages. Message and data rates may apply based on your wireless provider.

No mobile information will be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. However, we may share information with subcontractors who provide support services, such as customer service, but only to the extent necessary to perform their services. All other use cases exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.

4. Data Security

We take appropriate security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, please understand that no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure.

5. Your Data Rights

You have the right to:

• Access, Update, or Delete Information: You may contact us to request access to or correction of your personal information. In some cases, you may request deletion of your personal data, unless we are required to retain it for legal reasons.
• Opt Out of Marketing: You can opt out of receiving marketing emails or SMS notifications by following the unsubscribe instructions in our communications.
  
  

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies, beacons, and other tracking technologies to improve your experience on our website. You may modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer.

7. External Websites

Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of these external websites. Please review the privacy policies of these sites before providing any personal information.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us at:

info@franexpousa.com