Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how Gulf Franchise Hub, Kingdom of Bahrain, handles personal information in connection with gulffranchisehub.com, franchise enquiries and our consultancy services.

1. Information we collect

Information you provide may include your name, company, email address, telephone number, country, preferred investment location, budget, sector interests, investment timeframe and messages. Where relevant, we also process account information, service correspondence, billing details and payment references. Technical information may include IP address, browser and device information, visited pages and website activity.

2. How we use information

• Respond to enquiries and arrange consultations.
• Identify relevant franchise opportunities and facilitate requested introductions.
• Manage listings, accounts, service agreements, invoices and payments.
• Operate, secure and improve the website and prevent misuse.
• Send service communications and, where permitted or with your consent when required, relevant marketing updates.
• Meet applicable legal obligations and resolve disputes.

We process information on an applicable lawful basis, such as your consent, steps necessary to enter into or perform an agreement, legal obligations, or legitimate interests where permitted and balanced against your rights.

3. Sharing information

When you request details of a franchise or ask us to arrange an introduction, we may share relevant enquiry information with the selected franchisor or representative. Hosting, email, analytics, communications and payment service providers may process information needed to provide their services. Information may also be disclosed where legally required or necessary to protect lawful rights. Independent franchise businesses handle information under their own privacy policies.

4. Cookies and external tools

The website uses technologies needed for functionality and account sessions. It also integrates Google Analytics to measure website use and Google Translate for translation; these services may receive technical information and use cookies or similar technologies. You can manage cookies through your browser settings, although disabling them may affect functionality. External links and services have their own privacy practices.

5. Marketing choices

You can request that marketing emails stop by using an unsubscribe link where provided or emailing us. We may retain the minimum information needed to respect your opt-out. Essential communications about an enquiry, service or payment may still be sent.

6. Retention and security

Information is retained for as long as reasonably needed for the purpose for which it was collected, including service delivery, applicable record-keeping obligations and resolving disputes. We use appropriate safeguards to protect personal information, but no internet transmission or storage system is completely secure.

7. International processing

Franchise businesses and technology providers may operate outside Bahrain. Where personal information is transferred internationally, applicable requirements under Bahrain's personal data protection framework must be observed, including relevant safeguards or permissions where required.

8. Your rights

Subject to applicable law, you may request access to or correction of your information, deletion or restriction where available, object to certain processing or direct marketing, and withdraw consent where processing relies on consent. Withdrawal does not affect prior lawful processing. Contact us to exercise a right or raise a concern; we may need to verify your identity. You may also raise a complaint with the competent personal data protection authority in Bahrain.

9. Children and policy updates

Our services are intended for adults making business enquiries. If you believe a child has provided personal information, contact us. We may update this policy as our services or legal requirements change; the revised date is shown on this page.

10. Contact

Gulf Franchise Hub
Kingdom of Bahrain
Email: marcel@gulffranchisehub.com