Privacy Policy

ClearlyFDD — Last updated: March 2025

ClearlyFDD ("we," "our," or "us") is operated by ClearlyFDD / Amy Iery ("Company"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services. Please read this policy carefully.

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

We collect information you voluntarily provide when you:

• Create an account or register to use our platform
• Purchase a franchise research report
• Contact us for support or inquiries
• Subscribe to marketing communications

This may include your name, email address, billing information, and any messages you send us.

Information Collected Automatically

When you access our website, we automatically collect certain technical information, including:

• IP address and browser type
• Pages viewed and time spent on the site
• Referring URLs and click patterns
• Device type and operating system

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, operate, and maintain our services
• Process transactions and send related information (receipts, confirmations)
• Respond to your comments, questions, and customer service requests
• Send you technical notices and service updates
• Analyze usage trends to improve our platform
• Prevent fraudulent activity and maintain security
• Comply with legal obligations

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our site. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. We use them to:

• Keep you logged in between sessions
• Understand how visitors interact with our site (analytics)
• Remember your preferences

You may disable cookies in your browser settings; doing so may limit certain features of our service.

4. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect information about you:

• Payment processing: We use Stripe to process payments. Your payment information is transmitted directly to Stripe and is not stored on our servers. See Stripe's Privacy Policy.
• Analytics: We use anonymous analytics tools to understand site traffic and usage patterns.
• Hosting: Our service is hosted on cloud infrastructure providers who maintain their own privacy and security practices.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us.

6. Your Rights

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

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your personal data
• Opt out of marketing communications at any time
• Data portability (receive your data in a machine-readable format)

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at amy@aiery.com.

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us personal information, please contact us and we will delete it.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by updating the "Last updated" date above. Your continued use of our service after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

10. Contact Us

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

ClearlyFDD
Email: amy@aiery.com