Privacy Policy for Griffin Waste Service Franchising
Effective Date: February 13, 2025
At Griffin Waste Service Franchising ("we," "our," or "us"), we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring a secure online experience. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share your information when you visit or interact with our website https://griffinwaste.com.
By using our website, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Personal Information: When you contact us through our website or express interest in our franchise opportunities, we collect basic personal information, such as your name, phone number, and email address.
This information is collected and stored in our franchise CRM system for the purpose of communicating with you about franchise opportunities and responding to your inquiries.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- Franchise Communication: To respond to your inquiries about our franchise opportunities.
- Customer Relationship Management: To manage your details within our CRM system and ensure we can follow up appropriately regarding your interest in our franchise.
- Customer Support: To assist with any additional questions or requests you may have.
3. Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmitting data over the internet or storing data is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.
4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information with:
- Franchise Partners: In order to process franchise-related inquiries, your information may be shared with authorized franchise partners within our network.
- Service Providers: We use third-party services (such as CRM software providers) to manage and store your data securely. These providers are bound by confidentiality agreements and can only access your information to provide services on our behalf.
5. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:
- Access and Correction: You can request access to the personal information we hold about you and request corrections if needed.
- Opt-out of Communication: If you no longer wish to receive communications from us, you can contact us directly or unsubscribe from any emails we send you.
- Deletion Requests: You may request the deletion of your personal information from our CRM system. We will comply with such requests, subject to legal or business requirements.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to improve user experience. However, since you only collect basic information, this section can be updated based on your specific cookie usage, if applicable. For now, if cookies aren't used for any tracking, you may omit this section or add a note to reflect that no cookies are being used for data collection.
7. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, such as resources related to franchising. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. Please review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children. If we discover that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will post the updated policy on this page with a new "Effective Date." Please review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, or if you wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at:
- Griffin Waste Service Franchising
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: 828-273-0623
- Address: 402 Old Leicester Highway, Asheville, NC 28806