Can Belocal modify its Data Protection and Security Policies?
Belocal Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
(2) Data Protection and Security Policies. Franchisee shall comply with, or, as applicable, adopt policies consistent with the then-current version of Franchisor's data protection and security policies as may be described in the Franchise Brand Standards Manual ("Data Protection and Security Policies"). Such policies may govern how Franchised Business Data and Personal Information contained in such data shall be collected, used, store, processed, shared, or destroyed. Franchisor has the right, but not the obligation, to create such Data Protection and Security Policies. Franchisee acknowledges that Franchisor may supplement, modify, or amend the Data Protection and Security Policies from time to time in its sole discretion, and that Franchisee shall comply with such modifications or amendments within thirty (30) days of notice from Franchisor. Franchisor may require Franchisee to institute a data privacy policy for its Franchised Business. Franchisee shall not publish, disseminate, implement, revise, or rescind any data privacy policy without Franchisor's prior written consent.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 71)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Belocal's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Belocal has the right to modify or amend its Data Protection and Security Policies from time to time at its sole discretion. These policies govern how Franchised Business Data and Personal Information is collected, used, stored, processed, shared, or destroyed.
As a Belocal franchisee, you must comply with any modifications or amendments to these policies within thirty days of receiving notice from Belocal. Belocal may also require you to institute a data privacy policy for your franchised business. However, you are not allowed to publish, disseminate, implement, revise, or rescind any data privacy policy without Belocal's prior written consent.
This means that Belocal retains control over the data protection and security standards within the franchise system, ensuring consistency and compliance with applicable laws. As a franchisee, you must stay informed about any changes to these policies and implement them promptly. Failure to comply with these policies could result in a breach of the franchise agreement.