Privacy Policy

Last updated: October 17, 2025

Introduction

FDDAdvisor ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our service.

FDDAdvisor is a service provided by Paralex. This Privacy Policy covers both FDDAdvisor and Paralex's handling of your personal information.

Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us, including:

  • Email address and contact information
  • Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDDs) you upload for analysis
  • Usage data and analytics about how you interact with our service

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide, maintain, and improve our FDD analysis service
  • Process and analyze the documents you upload
  • Communicate with you about our service, including updates and support
  • Monitor and analyze usage patterns to enhance user experience
  • Share information with Paralex to provide you with additional legal services and support for your franchise and business needs
  • Send you communications from both FDDAdvisor and Paralex about services that may benefit your business

Information Sharing

Because FDDAdvisor is a service of Paralex, we share your information between FDDAdvisor and Paralex to provide you with comprehensive legal support. This includes:

  • Contact information (name, email, phone number)
  • Documents you upload for analysis
  • Analysis results and reports
  • Usage data and service interactions

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with service providers who assist us in operating our platform, subject to confidentiality obligations.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information and uploaded documents against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

Your Rights

You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information. You may also request that we restrict processing of your data or object to certain processing activities.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at privacy@fddadvisor.com.