Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 8, 2026

1. Introduction

Elite Tech Global, LLC ("Company," "we," "us," or "our") operates The Franchise Architect website and digital products (collectively, the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website thefranchisearchitect.com or purchase our products.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

We may collect information you provide directly, including:

  • Purchase Information: When you purchase our products through Gumroad, you provide your name, email address, and payment information. Payment processing is handled entirely by Gumroad; we do not store your credit card details.
  • License Information: Your Gumroad license key is stored locally in your browser to provide access to the Franchise Terminal application.
  • Communications: If you contact us via email, we collect your email address and any information you choose to provide.

Information Collected Automatically

When you access our website, we may automatically collect:

  • Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type
  • Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, referring website
  • IP Address: Your IP address may be collected for analytics and security purposes

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Deliver and manage your purchased products
  • Process transactions through our payment processor (Gumroad)
  • Send transactional emails (purchase confirmations, product updates)
  • Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
  • Analyze website usage to improve our Service
  • Protect against fraudulent or unauthorized transactions
  • Comply with legal obligations

4. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

Gumroad

We use Gumroad to process purchases and deliver digital products. When you make a purchase, you are subject to Gumroad's Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. Gumroad collects payment information directly. View Gumroad's privacy policy at: https://gumroad.com/privacy

Analytics

We may use analytics services to understand how visitors interact with our website. These services may collect information about your use of our website and report trends without identifying individual visitors.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, some features of the Service may not function properly without cookies.

We may use:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our website
  • Third-Party Cookies: Set by services like Gumroad for payment processing

6. Data Storage and Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your license key is stored locally in your browser's localStorage. We do not have access to data you input into the Franchise Terminal application—all calculations are performed locally in your browser.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Purchase records may be retained for accounting and tax purposes.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your personal information
  • Object to or restrict processing of your information
  • Data portability
  • Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at support@elite-tech.solutions.

9. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights regarding your personal information under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). You have the right to request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected, request deletion of your personal information, and opt-out of any "sale" of personal information (we do not sell personal information).

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on servers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where data protection laws may differ. By using our Service, you consent to such transfers.

11. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

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