At Business-Sale.biz (accessible via business-sale.biz), we are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our marketplace to buy or sell businesses, franchises, or commercial assets. By accessing our platform, you agree to the terms described below.
1. Information We Collect
To provide and improve our services — including listing businesses, matching buyers, and facilitating communication — we collect the following types of information:
- Account & Profile Data: When you register, we collect your name, email address, phone number, password, and any professional details (e.g., broker license, company name).
- Listing Information: Details you provide about a business for sale, including financials, location, category (restaurant, franchise, e-commerce, etc.), asking price, and supporting documents.
- Transactional Data: If you express interest in a listing or contact a seller, we may collect communication logs and inquiry records.
- Usage & Device Data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, search filters (e.g., "Florida business for sale" or "franchise opportunity"), and referral source.
- Cookies & Similar Tech: We use essential cookies for authentication and analytics to improve user experience.
2. How We Use Your Information
Business-Sale.biz uses collected data for the following purposes:
- To create and manage your account and listings.
- To connect business buyers with sellers and brokers (display relevant listings, forward inquiries).
- To verify legitimacy and prevent fraudulent listings.
- To send important notifications (e.g., new lead alerts, listing approvals, policy updates).
- To improve our search algorithms, featured listings, and overall platform experience.
- To comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service.
4. Data Security & Retention
We implement industry-standard security measures — including SSL encryption, firewalls, and regular audits — to protect your data. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We retain your personal information only as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time.
5. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction (e.g., GDPR for EEA, CCPA for California residents), you may have the following rights:
Right to Access
Request a copy of your personal data that we hold.
Right to Correction
Update inaccurate or incomplete information.
Right to Deletion
Request erasure of your data (subject to legal obligations).
Right to Opt-Out
Unsubscribe from marketing communications.
Right to Portability
Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
Right to Restrict Processing
Limit how we use your data.
To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@business-sale.biz. We will respond within 30 days.
6. International Data Transfers
Business-Sale.biz operates globally. Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We take appropriate safeguards to ensure your data remains protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
7. Children's Privacy
Our platform is not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware of such data, we will delete it promptly.
8. Third-Party Links
Our site may contain links to external websites (e.g., franchise directories, valuation tools). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The revised version will be posted on this page with an updated "Effective Date." We encourage you to review it periodically. For material changes, we will notify you via email or a prominent notice on the platform.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data handling practices, please reach out:
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