Cookie Policy

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the website to remember your actions and preferences over a period of time, so you don't have to re-enter them every time you visit. Cookies are widely used to make websites work efficiently and to provide information to site owners.

Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the Service to function. They enable core features such as authentication, session management, and security. You cannot opt out of essential cookies without disabling the Service.

Preference Cookies: These cookies remember your settings and preferences, such as your preferred language or interface theme. They enhance your experience but are not essential for the Service to function.

Analytics Cookies: These cookies help us understand how visitors use the Service, which pages are most popular, and how users navigate the platform. We use this information to improve the Service.

In some cases, we may use third-party services that set their own cookies on your device. These may include:

• Analytics providers: To understand usage patterns and improve the Service
• Authentication providers: To enable single sign-on (SSO) and social login features
• Payment processors: To securely process subscription payments

Third-party cookies are governed by the respective providers' privacy policies.

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

• View all cookies that are set on your device
• Delete individual or all cookies
• Block cookies from specific sites
• Block all cookies from being set
• Clear cookies when you close your browser

Blocking essential cookies will prevent the Service from functioning properly. Blocking non-essential cookies will not affect core functionality but may limit certain features.

Cookies are stored on your device for varying durations:

• Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent cookies: Remain on your device until they expire or you delete them manually

In addition to the general cookie practices described above, Franchise Builder US complies with the following state-specific cookie and tracking requirements:

California (CCPA/CPRA): Under the California Consumer Privacy Act and California Privacy Rights Act, cookies and similar tracking technologies that collect personal information are subject to California's opt-out requirements. California residents have the right to opt out of the "sale" or "sharing" of their personal information, which includes the sharing of personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising. We honor Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals as a valid opt-out request under California law. California's Shine the Light law (Cal. Civ. Code § 1798.83) also gives California residents the right to request information about how their personal information is shared with third parties for direct marketing purposes and to opt out of such sharing.

Colorado (CPA): Under the Colorado Privacy Act, Colorado residents have the right to opt out of targeted advertising, which includes the use of cookies for cross-context behavioral advertising. Colorado requires businesses to recognize Universal Opt-Out Mechanisms (UOOMs) such as GPC. We honor GPC signals as a valid opt-out request under Colorado law.

Connecticut (CTDPA): Under the Connecticut Data Privacy Act, Connecticut residents have the right to opt out of targeted advertising, sale of personal data, and profiling. Connecticut requires businesses to recognize UOOMs. We honor GPC signals as a valid opt-out request under Connecticut law.

Other State Privacy Laws: The following states also grant residents the right to opt out of targeted advertising and require recognition of Universal Opt-Out Mechanisms: Oregon, Montana, Delaware, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Tennessee, Minnesota, Maryland, Indiana, Kentucky, and Rhode Island. We honor GPC signals and other UOOMs as valid opt-out requests for residents of all of these states. For a complete list of state privacy law rights, see our Privacy Policy at /legal/privacy.

European Union (ePrivacy Directive / GDPR): For users located in the European Union, the use of non-essential cookies requires prior informed consent in accordance with the ePrivacy Directive (Directive 2002/58/EC as amended) and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). We obtain consent for non-essential cookies through our cookie consent banner before setting such cookies on your device, except where cookies are strictly necessary for the Service to function. You may withdraw your cookie consent at any time through your browser settings or through our cookie preferences tool.

United Kingdom (PECR / UK GDPR): For users located in the United Kingdom, the use of non-essential cookies is governed by the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and the UK GDPR. We obtain prior consent for non-essential cookies in accordance with PECR and provide the ability to withdraw consent at any time.

Children's Online Privacy: We do not knowingly use cookies to collect personal information from children under 18. States with children's online safety laws — including California (California Age-Appropriate Design Code), Nebraska (Age-Appropriate Design Code, NE LB 504, effective January 1, 2026), and Texas (SCOPE Act) — impose additional restrictions on the use of cookies and tracking technologies for services likely to be accessed by minors. We do not direct our Service to children and do not use behavioral advertising cookies.

When you first visit the Service, we display a cookie consent banner that allows you to: (a) accept all cookies; (b) reject non-essential cookies; or (c) manage your cookie preferences by category. Your cookie preferences are stored in a cookie that persists for up to 12 months, after which you will be asked to re-consent. You may change your cookie preferences at any time through the cookie preferences link in the footer of the Service.

Essential Cookies (Always On): Authentication, session management, security, and load balancing cookies are strictly necessary for the Service to function and cannot be disabled. These cookies do not require consent under applicable law.

Non-Essential Cookies (Opt-In): Analytics, preference, and marketing cookies (if any) require your affirmative consent before being set on your device. You may opt out of non-essential cookies at any time.

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our practices. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on this page.