Privacy Policy

Last Updated: June 20, 2026

International Franchise Professionals Group ("IFPG," "we," "us," or "our") operates this website at https://ifpg-landing-pages.vercel.app/le-macaron/direct-response (the "Site") to provide information about, and generate prospective franchisee inquiries for, Le Macaron French Pastries (the "Brand") and/or its independently owned and operated franchise locations. IFPG is an independent franchise development and marketing company. IFPG is not the franchisor of the Brand and is not itself selling franchises through this Site. This Privacy Policy describes how IFPG collects, uses, and discloses information about visitors to the Site. By using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this policy.

1. Who Is Collecting Your Information

IFPG is the operator of this Site and the party responsible for collecting and processing the personal information described below. When you submit an inquiry through this Site, your information is received by IFPG first, and may then be shared with the Brand, the Brand's franchisor, and/or independently owned and operated franchisees of the Brand, as described in Section 5, so that they may follow up with you regarding franchise ownership opportunities.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

When you submit a form on the Site to request information about a franchise ownership opportunity, schedule a call, or otherwise contact us, we may collect:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Mailing address or general location (city/state/ZIP)
• Liquid capital and/or net worth range, if requested as part of franchise qualification
• Information about your business background, employment history, or investment timeline
• Any other information you choose to provide in open-text fields or during follow-up communications

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the Site, IFPG and its service providers may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage, including:

• IP address and general geographic location
• Browser type and device type
• Pages viewed, time spent on pages, and referring/exit pages
• Click and scroll behavior
• Cookie and similar tracking identifiers (see Section 4)

2.3 Information from Third-Party Sources

IFPG may receive information about you from third parties, including franchise broker networks, referral partners, marketing platforms (such as Meta/Facebook), and publicly available business or consumer databases, which we may combine with information collected directly from you.

3. How We Use Your Information

IFPG uses the information it collects to:

• Respond to your inquiry and provide information about the Brand's franchise ownership opportunity
• Evaluate your qualifications as a prospective franchisee and share that assessment with the Brand and/or its franchisees
• Communicate with you by phone, email, or text message regarding your inquiry
• Operate, maintain, and improve the Site
• Measure and improve the performance of advertising run on behalf of the Brand, including ads run through Meta/Facebook and other platforms
• Comply with legal obligations and applicable state franchise registration and disclosure laws
• Prevent fraud and protect the security of the Site

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

The Site uses cookies, pixels, and similar tracking technologies, including the Meta Pixel, to understand how visitors interact with the Site and to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns run by IFPG on behalf of the Brand. The Meta Pixel allows IFPG and Meta to deliver and measure ads and to build audiences for future advertising based on actions taken on the Site (such as submitting a form).

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the Site. For more information about how Meta uses data collected through the Meta Pixel, see Meta's Cookie Policy and Data Policy.

5. How We Share Your Information

IFPG does not sell your personal information. Because IFPG operates this Site to generate franchise inquiries on behalf of the Brand, we share information you provide with:

• The Brand and/or its franchisor, so they can evaluate and respond to your inquiry
• IFPG's internal team and the marketing/sales personnel managing this franchise development engagement
• Our customer relationship management (CRM) and marketing automation platform, shared across the franchise brands IFPG represents used to manage and respond to inquiries
• Advertising and analytics partners, such as Meta/Facebook and Google, to the extent necessary to operate and measure advertising
• Professional advisors (attorneys, accountants) as needed
• Government or regulatory authorities, where required by law or in connection with franchise registration and disclosure obligations
• A successor entity in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of business assets

6. Data Retention

IFPG retains personal information for as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry, facilitate a potential franchise relationship between you and the Brand, comply with legal and franchise disclosure recordkeeping obligations, and for other legitimate business purposes such as resolving disputes and enforcing agreements.

7. Your Choices and Rights

Depending on your state of residence, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, which may include the right to:

• Request access to the personal information IFPG holds about you
• Request correction or deletion of your personal information
• Opt out of marketing communications at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions in our emails or texts, or by contacting us directly
• Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information for targeted advertising, where applicable under state law

To exercise any of these rights, please contact IFPG at admin@ifpg.org.

8. Children's Privacy

The Site is intended for adults exploring business and franchise ownership opportunities. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 18. If you believe a minor has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete it.

9. Data Security

IFPG uses reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect the information we collect. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites, including the Brand's own corporate site, franchise broker sites, and social media platforms. IFPG is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party site you visit, including the Brand's own privacy policy if it differs from this one.

11. International Visitors

The Site is directed at visitors located in the United States. If you access the Site from outside the United States, you do so on your own initiative and are responsible for compliance with local laws.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

IFPG may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page indicates when this policy was last revised. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how IFPG handles your personal information, please contact us: