FDS Privacy Policy

Franchise Development Services Limited (FDS) are the operators of this website (fdsfranchise.com) and are committed to protecting the privacy of our users. The following outlines our privacy and data protection policy.

Collection and Use of User Details

When you request more information about franchising your business from fdsfranchise.com we collect personal information, such as your name and contact details, via our web response form. You can also register as a franchise seeker by completing the Franchisee Information Request Form.

When you visit the site, we also collect web site usage information and information about your computer and internet connection, including your computer's IP address, the type and version of browser and operating system you use, your internet domain and, if you arrived at fdsfranchise.com via a link from another website, the URL of the linking page.

We use this information to:

  • notify you of updates, news and features on fdsfranchise.com or other FDS operated websites (if you opt in to receiving such information)
  • notify you of promotions from fdsfranchise.com and from Franchise Development Services Limited (if you opt in to receiving such information)
  • allow reputable third parties to send you information via us (again, if you opt in to receiving such information)
  • ensure, as far as is practical, that our site is compatible with the browsers and operating systems used by most of our visitors
  • enable you to subscribe to printed versions of our magazines (should you indicate your desire to do so)
  • monitor the interest and effectiveness of our advertisements and site promotions
  • calculate statistics with reference to the use of our website

*The results of all such research and analysis will be presented as anonymous or aggregated information and will not reveal any personal facts about individual customers.

Cookies

A cookie is a small file which is placed on the user's hard drive during a visit to a website. This file allows the user to move quickly and easily around our site. It can also be used to identify returning users. We mainly use cookies on fdsfranchise.com to track users' sessions. We use this information to find out what site features are most popular so that we can develop fdsfranchise.com in the light of our analysis of people's usage. We may also use cookies and the information we collect to show you more relevant content and advertising.

You can delete cookies from your hard drive at any time.

Unlike many sites, we have gone to great lengths to all you to use fdsfranchise.com even if you set your browser not to accept any cookies, however certain features may not be available to you.

Security Policy

fdsfranchise.com has appropriate measures in place to ensure that users' personal details are not misused, accidentally destroyed, lost or altered within the Franchise Development Services Limited server environment.

Transfer of Personal Data Overseas

Given that the Internet is a global environment, using the Internet to collect and process personal data necessarily involves the transmission of data on an international basis. Therefore, by browsing fdsfranchise.com and communicating electronically with us, you acknowledge and agree to our processing of personal data in this way. Our web servers and offices are based in the United Kingdom.

Changes to this statement

Due to changes in legislation and best practice or enhancements to functionality and content on fdsfranchise.com we may make changes to our privacy policy and will reflect those changes in this statement, so you should check here from time to time.