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Privacy Policy

Introduction

Engineering For Kids Franchise (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our franchise opportunity Website at engineeringforkidsfranchise.com. By using our Website, you accept the practices described in this policy.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you express interest in our franchise opportunity, we may collect:

  • Name, email address, and phone number (for both voice and SMS communications)
  • Mailing address
  • Financial information related to franchise qualification
  • Professional and business experience
  • Educational background
  • Communication preferences including: SMS opt-in consent

Additionally, if you communicate with us regarding our Website or our services, we will collect any information that you provide to us in any such communication.

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Website, we automatically collect:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device information
  • Pages viewed and time spent
  • Referring Website
  • Operating system
  • Date and time stamps

Cookie Policy and Tracking

Website Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to monitor how visitors use our Website and improve your experience. Our tracking includes paid advertising, organic search, social media, affiliate partnerships, referral sources, and direct visits.

Google Analytics and Advertising

We use these Google tracking tools:

  • Analytics Cookies (_ga, _gat, _gid):
    • Monitor visitor behavior and site performance
    • Duration varies from 1 day to 2 years
    • Tracks visitor patterns and marketing channels
  • Advertising Tools:
    • IDE Cookie (400 days) for measuring ad performance
    • AdSense (gclau) Cookie (3 months) for testing ad efficiency
    • Pixel Trackers for monitoring cross-site interests (session only)

Meta (Facebook) Tracking

Our Meta tracking helps deliver relevant advertising and content:

  • Facebook Pixel (_fbp) lasting 3 months
  • Referral tracking tools to understand how you found us
  • Time tracking to improve user experience

Cookie Types and Controls

Our Website uses:

Essential Cookies:

  • Required for website function
  • Cannot be declined

Analytics Cookies:

  • Track website usage
  • Measure performance
  • Can be declined

Marketing Cookies:

  • Track across websites
  • Show targeted advertising
  • Can be declined

Preference Cookies:

  • Remember your choices
  • Enhance user experience
  • Can be declined

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Note that declining certain cookies may limit some website features.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information primarily to evaluate franchise qualifications, process applications, and provide you with relevant details about our franchise opportunity. This includes sending you our Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD), scheduling meetings, and maintaining communication through email, phone, and text messages. We also use this information to personalize your experience, show relevant advertising, and improve our website functionality.

Information Sharing

Your information is shared only with relevant parties involved in the franchise development process. This includes our franchise development team, legal and financial advisors, and service providers who help operate our Website. We may also share information with government agencies when required by law. We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

Security of Your Information

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information through encryption, secure protocols, and strict data-handling procedures. Our Website uses SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmission, which you can verify by the padlock icon in your browser and “https://” at the start of our web address.

For franchise qualification data and financial information, we maintain restricted access controls and store all sensitive data in secure, monitored server environments. Only authorized franchise development team members who require access to perform their duties are granted permissions to handle your information.

Our security program includes employee training, regular system audits, threat monitoring, and data backup procedures. While we follow commercially acceptable practices to protect your information, no method of electronic storage or Internet transmission is 100% secure.

Marketing Communications

When you provide contact information, you may receive:

  • Franchise opportunity updates through email and text messages
  • Educational materials and event invitations
  • Newsletter communications
  • SMS alerts and notifications
  • Appointment reminders
  • Franchise development updates

You can opt out of marketing communications while maintaining access to essential franchise information:

  • Unsubscribe via email links
  • Reply STOP to opt out of texts
  • Standard message and data rates may apply
  • Opting out of marketing messages will not affect transactional or service-related communications (e.g., order confirmations or account updates)
  • Adjust account preferences
  • Manage browser cookie settings

Your Privacy Rights

You can submit requests about your personal information through:

  1. Phone: 877-335-7836
  2. Online: engineeringforkidsfranchise.com/Privacy-Requests

We respond to most requests within 45 days and opt-out requests within 15 days. Your rights include:

  • Information access and copies
  • Data deletion or correction
  • Communication preference updates
  • Marketing and advertising choices

California Residents

California Residents have additional rights, including:

  • Knowing what personal information is collected and shared
  • Requesting deletion of personal information
  • Opting out of information sales
  • Non-discrimination for exercising rights

Data Retention and International Transfers

We retain personal information for:

  • Active franchise consideration: Duration of interest
  • Qualified candidates: Up to 5 years
  • Marketing communications: Until opt-out
  • Legal requirements: As required by law

As a global company, your information may be transferred to and stored in different countries, including the United States, Canada, and European Union, subject to local laws and authorities.

Additional Information

Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to other sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Review their policies before providing any personal information.

Children’s Privacy

Our franchise opportunity website is not directed to children under 18. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 18.

Accessibility

This Privacy Policy is available in digital format, print format upon request, and alternative formats for accessibility needs.

Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update this policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.

Please review this Privacy Policy carefully. By using our Website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood our privacy practices as described in this policy. Your continued use of engineeringforkidsfranchise.com constitutes your agreement to this Privacy Policy and any updates.

Last Updated: January 14, 2025

Contact Information

For privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights, contact us at:

Email: privacy@engineeringforkids.com Phone: 877 335 7836

Home Office:

100 York Boulevard, Suite 400, Richmond Hill, ON L4B 1J8