Legal Notice and Privacy Policy

At FranquiShop, we understand that trust is the foundation of any business relationship. For this reason, we are committed to protecting the privacy of all individuals who visit our website, request information about our services, take part in our events, or establish any type of professional relationship with our organization.

This Legal Notice and Privacy Policy, last updated on 06/23/2026, is intended to inform users, in a clear and transparent manner, of the terms governing the use of this website, as well as the manner in which FranquiShop collects, uses, retains, and protects the personal data of its users, attendees, exhibitors, collaborators, and other participants in the activities it organizes.

We recommend that you read this document carefully before using our services or providing us with any personal data.

IDENTITY OF THE DATA CONTROLLER

The controller responsible for the processing of personal data is FranquiShop Corp., a company organized under the laws of the State of Florida, United States of America, with registered address at 990 Biscayne Blvd, Suite 501-16, Miami, Florida 33132, United States.

For any questions relating to this Privacy Policy or to the processing of personal data, data subjects may contact FranquiShop through the email address designated for that purpose: info@franquishop.com

PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF FRANQUISHOP'S ACTIVITY

FranquiShop carries out activities aimed at promoting business opportunities, including the organization of trade fairs, professional meetings, networking events, business expansion programs, franchise-related activities, and any other service intended to facilitate contact between companies, entrepreneurs, investors, and professionals.

Through this website, users may obtain information about our activities, register to attend events, request meetings, contact participating companies, receive commercial information, and access content related to business development and business opportunities.

Use of this website constitutes acceptance of the terms and conditions set out in this document.

INFORMATION WE COLLECT

We may collect personal information when a user visits our website, completes contact forms, requests information about a company or business opportunity, registers to attend an event, takes part in activities organized by FranquiShop, or communicates with us through any means.

The information provided may include, among other data, full name, email address, telephone number, company, job title, country of residence, business interests, and any other information the user voluntarily chooses to provide.

We may also collect certain technical information relating to browsing and use of the website, including IP address, browser data, device used, pages visited, and usage statistics, for the purpose of improving our services and enhancing the user experience.

FranquiShop does not knowingly request special categories of personal data relating to racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious or philosophical beliefs, trade union membership, health data, sexual orientation, or other categories specially protected under applicable law.

Additionally, we collect data provided from our clients such as estimated investment figures, expected turnover, profitability, or other economic or financial data appearing on the brand profiles of the FranquiShop website are entered, drafted, and updated directly by each franchisor through its own management panel or form, without any intervention or verification by FranquiShop.

Accordingly:

• FranquiShop acts merely as a publication channel for such data, in a manner analogous to a platform hosting third-party content, and does not prepare, calculate, cross-check, or guarantee such data.
• Such figures constitute estimates, forecasts, or forward-looking statements made by the franchisor, which may not be fulfilled, and which are subject to the risks and uncertainties inherent in any business projection. The actual results of each franchised business may differ substantially from the figures published.
• The candidate acknowledges that such data does not constitute a guarantee, promise, or commitment by FranquiShop, nor by the franchisor brand, as to the actual results the candidate may obtain, and that past or estimated returns do not guarantee future results.
• It is the sole responsibility of the franchisor to ensure that the economic information it publishes is accurate and complies with applicable law, including, where relevant, legislation governing franchise offerings and investor protection. FranquiShop is not liable for the accuracy of such information.
• The candidate is strongly advised to independently verify any investment or turnover figures directly with the franchisor and with the candidate's own financial and legal advisors before making any investment decision.

PURPOSE OF DATA PROCESSING

Personal data will be processed for the purpose of properly managing the relationship between FranquiShop and the users of its services.

In particular, the information collected may be used to process information requests, manage registrations and sign-ups, coordinate business meetings, organize events, facilitate networking activities, respond to inquiries, improve our services, and maintain appropriate communication with users.

The data may likewise be used to inform users of future activities organized by FranquiShop, including trade fairs, professional meetings, business expansion programs, investment opportunities, franchises, networking events, and other services related to the business and professional sphere.

The information collected may also be used for statistical, analytical, and continuous improvement purposes, always adopting the necessary measures to safeguard the rights and interests of data subjects.

COMMERCIAL COMMUNICATIONS

Given that FranquiShop's principal activity consists of facilitating business opportunities and promoting professional relationships between companies and entrepreneurs, users accept that we may contact them to provide information about activities, events, services, and opportunities related to the sectors in which they have expressed interest.

Such communications may be carried out by email, telephone, electronic messaging, or other means of contact provided by the user.

Data subjects may, at any time, request to stop receiving such communications by using the mechanisms provided in each communication or by contacting FranquiShop through the channels indicated in this Policy.

PARTICIPATION IN EVENTS AND CONTACT WITH PARTICIPATING COMPANIES

The essence of the activities organized by FranquiShop consists of facilitating meetings between individuals and organizations with shared business interests, thereby fostering professional contacts and business opportunities.

For this reason, when a user requests information about a participating company, books a meeting, takes part in networking activities, attends a trade fair, or expresses interest in a particular business opportunity, FranquiShop may disclose to the companies involved the professional contact details necessary to handle such request and facilitate the development of the corresponding business relationship.

Participants likewise acknowledge and accept that attendance at events organized by FranquiShop may result in receiving professional communications or contacts arising from meetings, information requests, or interests expressly stated during the course of the activity.

Under no circumstances will such disclosure of data be made for purposes unrelated to the business, promotional, or professional activity that constitutes the purpose of the services provided by FranquiShop.

PHOTOGRAPHS, VIDEOS, AND CORPORATE IMAGE

During trade fairs, conferences, business meetings, and other activities organized by FranquiShop, photographs, audiovisual recordings, or broadcasts may be made for informational, promotional, corporate, and communication purposes related to the activities carried out.

These images may be used on websites, social media, corporate publications, promotional materials, press releases, and other communication media related to FranquiShop's activity.

Participation in such events implies awareness of this circumstance, without prejudice to the rights to which data subjects are entitled under applicable law.

LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING

The processing of personal data is based, as applicable, on the consent given by the data subject, the performance of pre-contractual or contractual measures, FranquiShop's legitimate interest in carrying out its business activity, and compliance with applicable legal obligations.

DATA RETENTION

Personal data will be retained for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, for as long as a relationship with the data subject exists, or until the data subject requests its deletion where legally applicable.

Thereafter, the data may be kept duly blocked for the periods required by applicable law in order to address any potential legal, contractual, or regulatory liabilities.

RECIPIENTS OF THE INFORMATION

Data may be disclosed to participating companies, sponsors, collaborators, technology providers, and other entities whose involvement is necessary for the proper organization of events, the provision of services, or the handling of requests made by users. If, subsequently, you do not want us to use your e-mail address or telephone number for communications concerning commercial opportunities, and/or to have such information shared with other companies or organizations, please let us know. Information on how to contact us is provided above.

Data may likewise be disclosed to administrative, judicial, or regulatory authorities where there is a legal obligation or a valid request requiring such disclosure.

Furthermore, all employees are kept up to date on our security and privacy practices. Our employees are notified and/or reminded of the importance we place on privacy and of what they can do to help ensure that our customers' information is protected. Finally, the servers on which we store personally identifiable information are kept in a secure environment.

FranquiShop does not trade or sell personal data databases to third parties.

INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

As a result of the international nature of our activity and FranquiShop's location in the United States, personal data may be processed, stored, or accessed from that country or from other jurisdictions in which our service providers operate.

FranquiShop will adopt the measures reasonably necessary to ensure that any such transfers are carried out with an adequate level of protection and in accordance with applicable data protection law.

SECURITY OF INFORMATION

FranquiShop applies appropriate technical, organizational, and administrative measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, accidental loss, alteration, improper disclosure, or any other form of unauthorized processing.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, the user acknowledges that no system for transmitting or storing information can guarantee absolute security.

RIGHTS OF DATA SUBJECTS

Data subjects may, at any time, exercise their rights of access, rectification, erasure, objection, restriction of processing, data portability, and withdrawal of consent, where applicable.

To do so, data subjects may submit a written request, together with the documentation necessary to verify their identity, to the email address info@franquishop.com.

Data subjects may likewise, where applicable, lodge a complaint with the competent data protection supervisory authority.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

All content on this website, including text, designs, images, trademarks, logos, graphic elements, videos, software, and other materials, is the property of FranquiShop or of third parties that have authorized its use.

Any reproduction, distribution, modification, public communication, or exploitation of such content without the prior express authorization of its owners is prohibited.

COOKIES

A cookie is a piece of data stored on the user's hard drive containing information about the user. Some portions of our website use non-persistent cookies, which expire when the browser closes. Most browsers are initially set to accept cookies. If you'd prefer, you can set your browser to refuse cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent. However, it is possible that some parts of the site will not function properly if you do so.

CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

FranquiShop may update or amend this Legal Notice and Privacy Policy at any time in order to adapt it to regulatory, operational, or business changes.

The version in force at any given time will be the one published on this website, and we therefore recommend that you review its content periodically.