Privacy Policy
Effective Date: January 1, 2026
Your privacy is important to us. It is the policy of Cobalt Franchise Group, Inc. to respect your privacy regarding any information collected from you across the website and other sites owned and operated by Cobalt Franchise Group, Inc.
When you visit the website, servers may automatically log the standard data provided by your web browser. This may include your computer’s Internet Protocol (IP) address, browser type and version, the pages you visit, the time and date of your visit, the time spent on each page, and other details.
Data may also be collected about the device used to access the website. This data may include the device type, operating system, unique device identifiers, device settings, and geo-location data. What is collected can depend on the individual settings of your device and software.
Personal information may be requested, such as your:
· Name
· Mobile phone number, when you choose to opt in to receive SMS or MMS messages from Cobalt Franchise Group, Inc.
Personal information will be processed lawfully, fairly, and in a transparent manner. Information is collected and processed only where there is a legal basis for doing so, including where it is necessary for the performance of a contract, supports legitimate interests, is based on your consent, or is required to comply with a legal obligation.
Where consent is given for a specific purpose, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time, although this will not affect any processing already carried out. Personal information is not kept longer than necessary, and commercially acceptable means are used to protect it from loss, theft, unauthorized access, disclosure, copying, use, or modification.
3. Collection & Use of Information
Information may be collected, held, used, and disclosed for the following purposes:
· To enable you to customize or personalize your experience of the website.
· To enable you to access and use the website, associated applications, and associated social media platforms.
· To contact and communicate with you.
· For internal record keeping and administrative purposes.
· For analytics, market research, and business development, including to operate and improve the website, associated applications, and associated social media platforms.
· To comply with legal obligations and resolve disputes.
Cobalt Franchise Group, Inc. may offer the option to receive SMS or MMS text messages by providing a mobile phone number and expressly opting in. Text messages are used for webinar reminders, appointment reminders, and related service notifications. Message frequency may vary based on your interactions with Cobalt Franchise Group, Inc.
Participation in the text messaging program is voluntary. By opting in, you consent to receive text messages at the mobile phone number provided. You may opt out at any time by replying STOP to any text message. After a STOP request is received, a single confirmation message may be sent to confirm that you have been unsubscribed, after which no further SMS messages will be sent unless you opt in again.
Message and data rates may apply to any SMS or MMS messages sent or received, depending on your wireless carrier plan.
5. Disclosure of Personal Information to Third Parties
Personal information may be disclosed to:
· Third party service providers for the purpose of enabling them to provide their services, including IT service providers, data storage, hosting and server providers, analytics providers, maintenance or problem-solving providers, marketing or advertising providers, professional advisors, and payment systems operators.
· Sponsors or promoters of any competition that may be run.
· Third parties, including agents or subcontractors, who assist in providing information, products, services, or direct marketing.
Mobile phone numbers and SMS consent data are not sold, rented, or shared with third parties or affiliates for their own marketing or promotional purposes. Mobile phone numbers may be shared with trusted service providers only as necessary to deliver text messages on behalf of Cobalt Franchise Group, Inc., and those providers are required to protect the information and use it only for that limited purpose.
6. International Transfers of Personal Information
The personal information collected may be stored and processed in the home country of Cobalt Franchise Group, Inc., or where partners, affiliates, and third-party providers maintain facilities. By providing personal information, you consent to disclosure to these overseas third parties, subject to applicable safeguards where required by law.
7. Your Rights & Controlling Your Personal Information
By providing personal information, you consent to the collection, holding, use, and disclosure of that information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. You do not have to provide personal information, but if you do not, it may affect your use of the website or the products and services offered through it.
Information from Third Parties
If personal information is received from a third party, it will be protected as set out in this Privacy Policy. Any third party providing personal information about another person represents that they have that person’s consent to do so.
You may choose to restrict the collection or use of personal information. If you have previously agreed to the use of your personal information for direct marketing purposes, you may change your mind at any time by contacting Cobalt Franchise Group, Inc. using the contact method provided on the website.
You may request details of the personal information held about you and may request a copy of that information. Where possible, this information may be provided in CSV format or another easily readable machine format.
If you believe any information held about you is inaccurate, out of date, incomplete, irrelevant, or misleading, you may contact Cobalt Franchise Group, Inc. to request correction. Reasonable steps will be taken to correct any information found to be inaccurate, incomplete, misleading, or out of date.
Applicable laws relating to data breach notification will be followed.
If you believe a relevant data protection law has been breached and wish to make a complaint, you may contact Cobalt Franchise Group, Inc. with full details of the alleged breach. Any complaint will be investigated promptly, and a written response will be provided setting out the outcome of the investigation and the steps that will be taken in response.
To unsubscribe from email communications or opt out of communications, including text messages where applicable, you may use the opt-out facilities provided in the communication or contact Cobalt Franchise Group, Inc. through the contact method provided on the website. SMS recipients may also opt out at any time by replying STOP to a text message.
Cookies may be used to collect information about you and your activity across the site. A cookie is a small piece of data that the website stores on your computer and accesses each time you visit so usage can be understood and content can be served based on your preferences.
If Cobalt Franchise Group, Inc. or its assets are acquired, or in the unlikely event that the company goes out of business or enters bankruptcy, data may be included among the assets transferred to any parties who acquire the business. Any such parties may continue to use personal information according to this Privacy Policy.
The website may link to external sites that are not operated by Cobalt Franchise Group, Inc. No responsibility or liability is accepted for the content and privacy practices of those external sites.[cite:1]
This Privacy Policy may be changed from time to time to reflect current acceptable practices. Reasonable steps will be taken to let users know about changes via the website. Continued use of the website after any changes will be regarded as acceptance of the practices around privacy and personal information.[cite:1]
If a significant change is made to this Privacy Policy, such as changing a lawful basis on which personal information is processed, renewed consent may be requested where required.[cite:1]