Privacy Policy

Introduction

At Trifecta Franchising, LLC ("Trifecta," "we," "us," or "our"), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, communicate with us, or express interest in our franchise opportunities.

By accessing our website or providing your personal information to us, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. We encourage you to read this document carefully to understand our policies and practices regarding your information.

This Privacy Policy applies to information we collect through our website, email communications, contact forms, franchise application processes, and other interactions you may have with Trust Trifecta.

Information Collection

We collect several types of information from and about users of our website and services, including:

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Complete and submit forms on our website
• Request information about our franchise opportunities
• Subscribe to our newsletter
• Participate in surveys or promotions
• Contact us via email, phone, or other communication channels

The personal information we collect may include:

• Name, email address, postal address, and phone number
• Financial information and employment history (for franchise applicants)
• Professional background and qualifications
• Communication preferences

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing actions, including:

• IP address and device identifiers
• Browser type and operating system
• Pages you visit on our website and time spent on those pages
• Referring website or source that led you to our site
• Geographic location (city and country level)

This information helps us analyze user behavior, improve our website, and enhance the services we offer.

Use of Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our website and services
• Process and evaluate franchise applications and inquiries
• Communicate with you about our franchise opportunities, events, and promotions
• Respond to your questions, comments, and requests
• Send administrative information, such as updates to our terms, conditions, and policies
• Analyze usage patterns and trends to enhance user experience
• Protect against, identify, and prevent fraud and other unlawful activity
• Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms of service

Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal information based on one or more of the following legal grounds:

• Consent: When you have explicitly agreed to the processing of your personal data
• Contractual Necessity: When processing is necessary to fulfill a contract with you or take steps at your request before entering into a contract
• Legitimate Interests: When processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests, provided those interests are not overridden by your rights and freedoms
• Legal Obligation: When processing is necessary to comply with a legal obligation

Cookie Policy

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activities. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us provide you with a better browsing experience.

Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly. These cannot be disabled.
• Performance Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
• Functionality Cookies: Enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization.
• Targeting Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements and track the effectiveness of marketing campaigns.

Managing Cookies

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. However, restricting cookies may impact your experience on our website and limit certain features.

To learn more about cookies and how to manage them, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.

Data Storage & Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, accidental loss, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. The criteria used to determine our retention periods include:

• The length of time we have an ongoing relationship with you
• Whether there is a legal obligation to which we are subject
• Whether retention is advisable in light of our legal position (such as for statutes of limitations, litigation, or regulatory investigations)

Security Measures

While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your data. Our security measures include:

• Encryption of sensitive information
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and authentication procedures
• Staff training on data protection practices

User Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information. These may include:

• Access: You have the right to request copies of your personal information.
• Rectification: You have the right to request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate or complete information you believe is incomplete.
• Erasure: You have the right to request that we erase your personal information, under certain conditions.
• Restriction: You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal information, under certain conditions.
• Data Portability: You have the right to request that we transfer the data we have collected to another organization, or directly to you, under certain conditions.
• Objection: You have the right to object to our processing of your personal information, under certain conditions.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Information" section below. We will respond to your request within the timeframe required by applicable law.

Please note that we may need to verify your identity before processing your request, and in some cases, we may be unable to comply with your request due to legal obligations or legitimate business interests.

Third-Party Sharing

We may share your personal information with third parties in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party vendors, consultants, and other service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as website hosting, data analysis, payment processing, and customer service.
• Business Transfers: If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).
• Protection of Rights: We may disclose your information to protect and defend the rights, property, or safety of Trust Trifecta, our customers, or others.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, plugins, and applications. Clicking on those links or enabling those connections may allow third parties to collect or share data about you. We do not control these third-party websites and are not responsible for their privacy statements. We encourage you to read the privacy policy of every website you visit.

Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will post the revised policy on our website with an updated "Last Updated" date.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we collect, use, and protect your information. Your continued use of our website after we post any modifications to the Privacy Policy will constitute your acknowledgment of the modifications and your consent to abide by and be bound by the modified Privacy Policy.

If we make material changes to this Privacy Policy, we will notify you through a notice on our website or by other means as required by applicable law.