Privacy Policy.
Last updated: September 7, 2026.
This Privacy Policy explains how Transworld Ascend (“Transworld Ascend,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, shares, and protects personal information when you visit tworldascend.com (the “Website”), submit a confidential seller inquiry, or otherwise communicate with us.
Information You Provide.
When you use our consultation form or contact us, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, business name, business website, city and state, industry, franchise status, annual-revenue range, sale timeline, and any additional information you choose to provide. Please do not send passwords, bank-account details, Social Security numbers, or other sensitive information that we have not requested.
Phone and Text Communications.
If you provide a phone number, you agree that we may contact you by phone, email, or text message about your inquiry and any services you request. Message and data rates may apply. You can opt out of text messages at any time by replying STOP, or by contacting us at ascend@tworld.com or 201-978-5700.
Information Collected Automatically.
When you visit the Website, our website, hosting, security, and analytics providers may automatically collect limited technical information such as your IP address, browser and device type, operating system, referring page, pages viewed, date and time of access, approximate location derived from IP address, cookie or similar identifiers, and diagnostic information about Website performance and security.
Cookies and Similar Technologies.
The Website may use cookies and similar technologies that are necessary for security, performance, preferences, and core functionality. We may also use analytics tools to understand aggregate Website traffic and improve content. You can limit or delete cookies through your browser settings, although some Website features may not work as intended. If we introduce advertising or materially different tracking, we will update this Policy and provide any choices required by applicable law.
How We Use Information.
We may use personal information to:
- respond to inquiries and schedule confidential consultations;
- assess whether our advisory services may be appropriate for a business;
- communicate about requested services and maintain related business records;
- operate, maintain, secure, troubleshoot, and improve the Website;
- measure Website use and understand which content is useful;
- prevent fraud, abuse, spam, and security incidents; and
- comply with legal obligations and protect our rights and the rights of others.
How We Share Information.
We may share information with service providers that support our website hosting, email, forms, security, analytics, data storage, and other business operations. These providers may use information only to perform services for us or as otherwise permitted by their agreements and applicable law. We may also disclose information to professional advisors, regulators, courts, law enforcement, or other parties when reasonably necessary to obtain advice, comply with law, respond to legal process, protect rights or safety, or investigate misuse.
Submitting the consultation form does not authorize us to disclose your business to prospective buyers. Information submitted through the form is not shared with prospective buyers or referral networks simply because you made an inquiry. If you later engage us, any controlled disclosure relating to a potential transaction will be governed by the applicable engagement terms, your authorization, and the confidentiality process agreed with you.
We may transfer information in connection with a merger, acquisition, financing, reorganization, sale of assets, or similar business transaction, subject to appropriate confidentiality protections. We do not sell personal information for monetary or other valuable consideration, and we do not use personal information for targeted advertising.
How Long We Keep Information.
We retain information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Policy, including responding to an inquiry, providing requested services, maintaining appropriate business and legal records, resolving disputes, enforcing agreements, and meeting legal obligations. Retention periods vary according to the nature of the information and our relationship with you. We delete or securely dispose of information when it is no longer reasonably required, subject to backup and legal-retention requirements.
Data Security.
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect personal information. However, no website, email, storage system, or internet transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure. You are responsible for choosing an appropriate method of communication and for not sending information that the Website does not request.
Your Privacy Rights and Choices.
Depending on where you live and whether a particular law applies, you may have the right to request access to, correction of, deletion of, or a portable copy of certain personal information, and to opt out of certain uses such as targeted advertising, sale, or qualifying profiling. Transworld Ascend does not currently sell personal information or use it for targeted advertising.
To make a privacy request, email ascend@tworld.com and describe your request. We may need to verify your identity and authority before acting. We will respond within the period required by applicable law. You may also contact us to withdraw consent where consent is the basis for processing, or to ask a question about our privacy practices.
Children’s Privacy.
The Website is intended for business owners and other adults and is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information online from children under 13. If we learn that such information has been submitted, we will take reasonable steps to delete it.
Third-Party Websites.
The Website contains links to third-party websites, including Transworld Business Advisors resources. We do not control those websites or their privacy practices. Please review the privacy notice of any third-party service you use.
Changes to This Policy.
We may update this Privacy Policy as our practices, services, or legal obligations change. The revised Policy will be posted on this page with an updated date. Material changes may also be communicated through the Website or another appropriate method.
Contact Us.
Questions about this Privacy Policy may be sent to ascend@tworld.com, by calling 201-978-5700, or by mail to:
Transworld Ascend
111 Town Square Place
Suite 1205
Jersey City, NJ 07310
