1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy describes how Root + Rise Franchise Development ("Root + Rise," "we," "our," or "us") collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit our website at franchise.dev (the "Website").
We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data in an open and transparent manner. By using our Website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
2. Information We Collect
Information You Provide
We collect information that you voluntarily provide when you:
Fill out our inquiry form
Contact us directly via email
This information includes:
Your name
Your email address
Any additional information you choose to share in your inquiry
Information Automatically Collected
When you visit our Website, we automatically collect certain usage analytics through cookies and similar tracking technologies, including:
Pages visited
Time spent on pages
Browser type and version
Device information
IP address
Referring website
Date and time of access
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
Respond to your inquiries about our fractional executive leadership services
Provide information about our franchise development consulting services
Improve and optimize our Website experience
Analyze Website usage patterns to better serve our visitors
Communicate with you about Root + Rise services if you've expressed interest
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect usage analytics on our Website. These technologies help us understand how visitors interact with our Website and allow us to improve our services.
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our Website.
5. Data Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or share your personal information with third parties. Your information remains confidential within Root + Rise Franchise Development.
The only exception would be if we are required to disclose your information by law or in response to valid legal requests by public authorities.
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to:
Respond to and fulfill your inquiry
Maintain records of our business communications
Comply with legal obligations
Usage analytics data is retained for a reasonable period to analyze Website performance and improve our services.
8. Your Rights
You have the right to:
Request access to the personal information we have about you
Request correction of any inaccurate information
Request deletion of your personal information
Opt-out of future communications from us
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.
9. Children's Privacy
Our Website and services are not directed to individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
10. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):
Your Rights
Right to Know: You can request information about the personal information we collect, use, and disclose
Right to Delete: You can request deletion of your personal information
Right to Opt-Out: While we do not sell personal information, you have the right to opt-out if we ever change this practice
Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights
How to Exercise Your Rights
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below. We will respond to your request within 45 days.
Categories of Information We Collect
As described in this Privacy Policy, we collect:
Identifiers (name, email address)
Internet activity information (usage analytics)
We do not sell personal information to third parties.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page with an updated "Effective Date."
12. Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Root + Rise Franchise Development
Cary, North Carolina
Email: admin@franchise.dev
Website: franchise.dev
Effective Date: Monday, June 9, 2025
This Privacy Policy was last updated on Monday, June 9, 2025.