Franchise GTM

Privacy Policy

Last updated: August 2026

1. Information We Collect

Franchise GTM collects information you provide directly: your email address when you sign up for beta access or create an account, API keys you store for enrichment features, and any queries or data exports you run through the platform.

2. Data We Process

Franchise GTM aggregates publicly available business data including franchise disclosure documents (FDDs), state business registrations, and public business listings. This data is sourced from government filings and public records. We do not collect or process consumer credit data, protected health information, or data about individuals under 18.

3. How We Use Your Information

  • To provide and maintain the Franchise GTM service
  • To authenticate your account and process your requests
  • To send beta access confirmations and product updates
  • To improve our data coverage and search quality
  • To comply with legal obligations

4. Data Storage and Security

Your account data is stored on Supabase with encryption at rest and in transit. API keys you provide for enrichment features are encrypted using AES-256-GCM before storage. We use Clerk for authentication; we never store your password.

5. Third-Party Services

Franchise GTM uses the following subprocessors:

  • Supabase — database hosting (data stored in US regions)
  • Clerk — authentication and user management
  • Vercel — application hosting

When you use the AI features, your queries are sent to the LLM provider you configure (Anthropic, OpenAI, or Google). Those providers process your query data according to their own privacy policies.

6. Your Rights

You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data by contacting us. You may also request a copy of your data in a portable format. We will respond within 30 days.

7. Cookies

Franchise GTM uses essential cookies for authentication and session management. We do not use tracking cookies, advertising cookies, or third-party analytics cookies.

8. Contact

For privacy questions or data requests, contact us at privacy@gtm.garden.