Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for DQ of New Jersey Inc.

Last Updated: October 17, 2025
Applies to: treatsfranchisenj.com and any pages we operate that link to this policy.

Who we are
DQ of New Jersey Inc. (“we,” “us,” “our”) is the independent subfranchisor for Dairy Queen® in New Jersey. Contact us at dqofnjdevelopment@gmail.com.

What we collect & why
We collect only what you provide when you submit an inquiry to own a franchise, plus basic site diagnostics:

  • Contact & professional info (name, email, phone, city/state, background) — to respond to and manage your franchise inquiry, schedule calls, and provide preliminary information.
  • Message content — to understand your interest and follow up.
  • Device/usage data (IP address, pages visited, timestamps) — to keep the site secure and understand aggregate traffic.
  • Cookies — we use essential cookies for site functionality and may use first-party analytics for aggregate reporting. We do not use cookies for targeted advertising.

How we share information

  • We do not sell personal information.
  • We do not share personal information for targeted advertising.
  • We may disclose information to service providers that help us run our website, manage forms, schedule meetings, or store records (e.g., hosting, CRM, email). They must use your information only to perform services for us and protect it appropriately.
  • We may disclose information if required by law or to protect rights, safety, or our operations.

How we use information

  • To review and respond to your franchise ownership inquiry
  • To schedule calls/meetings and provide next-step materials
  • To operate, secure, and improve our website
  • To comply with legal obligations

Your privacy rights (New Jersey & other U.S. state laws)
Depending on your state, you may have the right to access, correct, delete, and obtain a portable copy of your personal information, and to appeal our decision on a request. Because we do not sell or share for targeted ads, the opt-out of sale/targeted advertising does not apply here. If that changes, we will update this policy and honor recognized universal opt-out mechanisms.

  • How to submit a request: email dqofnjdevelopment@gmail.com.
  • Verification: we will verify your identity using information you provide (e.g., matching name, email, recent interaction details).
  • Timing: we will respond within 45 days (we may take one 45-day extension where reasonably necessary and will let you know).
  • Appeal: if we deny your request, you may appeal within 60 days by replying to our response or emailing dqofnjdevelopment@gmail.com with “Privacy Appeal” in the subject. We’ll provide a written decision with reasons.

Children’s privacy
Our site is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect their data. We do not process targeted advertising, and we do not sell data. If you believe a child under 13 provided personal information, contact us to delete it.

Data retention
We keep inquiry records for as long as needed to evaluate franchise candidacy and comply with legal/recordkeeping requirements. If no relationship is formed, we generally delete or de-identify records after 6 months unless we must keep them longer (e.g., legal holds).

Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards appropriate to the nature of the information we process. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.

International visitors
We operate in the United States. If you access our site from outside the U.S., you understand your information may be processed in the U.S.

Changes
We may update this policy. The “Last Updated” date will reflect the latest changes. Material changes will be highlighted on this page.

Contact
Questions or requests: dqofnjdevelopment@gmail.com.