Privacy Policy
1. General Provisions
This Privacy Policy explains how personal data is processed and protected on the website https://franchise-essence.com (hereinafter referred to as the "Website"). Essence, the owner and operator of the Website, is committed to safeguarding the privacy and personal data of users in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. By using the Website, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy. For any inquiries, please contact the data controller at Manager@topfranchise.com.
2. Legal Basis for Data Processing
Essence processes personal data in compliance with the following legal bases:

• Consent: By providing your personal data on the Website (e.g., when filling out forms), you consent to its processing for the specific purposes mentioned in this Privacy Policy.
• Legitimate Interest: We process personal data for purposes related to business development, such as communication with potential franchisees, marketing, and user support.
• Compliance with Legal Obligations: In some cases, we may need to process personal data to comply with applicable laws, including GDPR for EU residents, CCPA for California residents, and other privacy regulations applicable to the US and the UK.

3. Data We Collect
To achieve the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, we collect the following personal data from users:

• Name: To identify the user and personalize our communication.
• Phone Number: To facilitate direct communication and consultations.
• Email Address: To send information, newsletters, offers, and product-related updates.

4. Purpose of Data Collection
We collect and process personal data for the following purposes:

• To send email communications, including newsletters, marketing materials, and updates related to the Essence franchise.
• To provide consultations and respond to inquiries regarding our products and services.
• To improve user experience on the Website and enhance our offerings based on feedback and interactions.

5. Data Collection Scope
We collect personal data globally, with a focus on the following regions:

• European Union (EU)
• United States (USA)
• United Kingdom (UK)

Users from these regions are subject to specific legal protections under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other relevant data protection laws.
6. User Rights
As a user, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right to Access: You have the right to request access to the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to Rectification: You may request corrections or updates to your personal data if it is inaccurate or incomplete.
• Right to Erasure: You can request that we delete your personal data under certain conditions.
• Right to Restrict Processing: You may request that we limit the processing of your personal data in certain circumstances.
• Right to Data Portability: You have the right to request that your personal data be provided to you in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
• Right to Withdraw Consent: You can withdraw your consent to the processing of your personal data at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
• Right to Object: You may object to the processing of your personal data where it is based on legitimate interests.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at Manager@topfranchise.com.
7. Data Retention
We will retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, unless a longer retention period is required by law. In general, we will retain personal data for the duration of our communication or relationship with the user and as long as needed for legal or business purposes.
8. Data Protection and Security
We take the security of your personal data seriously. We have implemented appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. This includes secure data storage, encryption, and access controls.
9. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties. However, we may share your personal data with:

• Service Providers: We may engage third-party service providers to perform services on our behalf (e.g., email delivery services), and they may need access to personal data to perform these tasks.
• Legal Compliance: We may disclose personal data when required to comply with legal obligations or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Essence or others.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or part of our business, personal data may be transferred as part of the transaction.

10. International Data Transfers
Given that we operate globally, your personal data may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. Where such transfers take place, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your personal data in accordance with applicable laws.
For users in the EU, data transfers to countries outside the EU will be governed by Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or other mechanisms recognized by the European Commission to ensure an adequate level of protection.
11. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our Website uses cookies and similar technologies to collect certain information about your browsing behavior. Cookies help us provide a better user experience by recognizing your preferences and improving site performance. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings, but please note that this may affect the functionality of the Website.
12. Changes to the Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our data practices or applicable law. Any changes will be posted on this page, and where required, we will notify you by email or other communication methods.
13. Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or the processing of your personal data, please contact us at:
Essence
Email: Manager@topfranchise.com
Website: https://franchise-essence.com
By using our Website, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.