Privacy Policy

1. Data We Collect

Depending on how you use the website, we may collect:

• first and last name;
• phone number;
• email address;
• country, city or region of interest;
• professional or entrepreneurial experience;
• general information regarding investment capacity;
• other information submitted through the franchise application form;
• technical data such as IP address, browser, device and pages visited.

2. How We Use Your Data

Personal data may be used to:

• receive and review franchise applications;
• assess candidates;
• contact applicants;
• request additional information;
• arrange discussions or meetings;
• provide information about the franchise opportunity;
• operate and secure the website;
• perform analytics and statistics, depending on cookie preferences;
• comply with legal obligations.

Submitting an application does not guarantee acceptance and does not automatically create a contractual relationship.

3. Legal Basis

Personal data may be processed based on:

• steps taken prior to entering into a potential agreement;
• our legitimate interest in reviewing franchise applications and operating the website;
• your consent, where required;
• applicable legal obligations.

4. Who May Access Your Data

Where necessary, data may be accessed by:

• authorised representatives of Istorii cu Cașcaval SRL;
• hosting and IT service providers;
• email, form and security service providers;
• analytics or marketing providers, where such services are used and permitted by your preferences;
• public authorities where disclosure is legally required.

We do not sell personal data to third parties.

5. Cookies

The website may use essential cookies required for operation, as well as analytics or marketing cookies.

Non-essential cookies will be used according to your consent and preferences.

Further information is available in our Cookie Policy.

6. Data Retention

Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to review the franchise application, continue relevant discussions and comply with legal obligations.

When no longer required, data will be deleted or anonymised in accordance with applicable law.

7. Data Security

We apply reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, alteration or disclosure.

8. Your Rights

Subject to applicable law, you may have the right to:

• access your personal data;
• request correction of inaccurate data;
• request deletion of your data;
• request restriction of processing;
• object to certain types of processing;
• withdraw consent where processing is based on consent;
• lodge a complaint with the competent data protection authority.

To exercise your rights, contact us at business@cheesefranchise.com.

9. External Services

The website is built using WordPress and may use external services for hosting, forms, security, analytics or other functionality.

Some of these providers may process certain data in accordance with their own policies and applicable requirements.

10. Changes to this Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy when there are changes to the website, the services used or applicable legal requirements.

The updated version will be published on this page.

11. Contact

For questions regarding personal data:

Istorii cu Cașcaval SRL
Phone: +373 78013333
Romania Phone: +40 724395919
Email: business@cheesefranchise.com