PrivacyPolicy

AltFTool collects information necessary to match prospective entrepreneurs with relevant lower-investment franchise formats, deliver Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) information, and facilitate direct franchisor introductions.

• Contact Identifiers: Email address and voluntarily submitted contact details.

• Franchise Preferences: Desired investment ranges, preferred formats (mobile service van, home-based, vending routes, retail kiosk), and geographic target areas.

• Digital & Technical Data: IP address, device type, browser specifications, and referral interaction metrics captured during portal navigation.

• Zero Financial Audits: We do not collect Social Security Numbers, bank account login credentials, liquid asset bank statements, or run consumer credit checks on this page.

We use submitted information strictly to deliver independent franchise information and referral services:

• Introducing you to franchisors whose published format and capital requirements match your inquiry.

• Delivering digital FDD starter packets, Item 7 analysis checklists, and compliance guides.

• Confirming communication preferences and preventing unauthorized form submissions.

• Ensuring compliance with FTC Franchise Rule disclosure verification standards.

We NEVER sell your personal data to unaffiliated third-party marketing brokers or robocall lists.

As an independent referral platform, information sharing is strictly limited:

• Requested Franchisors: When you request information on a specific starter brand or format, your contact details are shared directly with that franchisor's admissions department.

• Service Providers: Trusted infrastructure vendors assisting with email delivery, secure database hosting, and security firewalls.

• Legal & Regulatory Authorities: State franchise regulators, the FTC, or law enforcement entities when required by lawful subpoena or statute.

Depending on your state of residence (including California CCPA/CPRA, Colorado, Texas, and Virginia), you have specific enforceable rights:

• Right to Know: Request access to the categories and specific pieces of personal information we maintain.

• Right to Delete: Request complete deletion of personal data from our referral databases.

• Right to Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from franchise informational updates at any time via one-click footer links.

• Non-Discrimination: We will never deny services or charge differing fees for exercising privacy rights.

To exercise your statutory privacy rights or submit questions regarding our information handling practices:

• Subject: Franchise Privacy & Data Inquiry

• Mail: AltFTool, Attn: Legal & Compliance Department, 1120 Alder Row, Suite 400, Austin, TX 78701