Effective Date: August 7, 2026
Franklin Outdoor Advertising (“Franklin Outdoor,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect through franklinoutdoor.com (the “Site”), how we use it, and the choices you have. By using the Site, you agree to the practices described below.
Information We Collect
We collect information you choose to give us directly, and some information automatically as you browse the Site.
Information you provide to us
- Contact form: name, email address, phone number, and message.
- Service Request form: name, email address, advertiser/location, structure number, and message.
- Employment applications: full name, email address, phone number, a short bio, and your uploaded resume/CV.
- Blog comments: if you choose to leave a comment, we collect the name, email address, and optional website you enter, along with your IP address and browser user agent to help detect spam. If you have a Gravatar linked to the email address you use, your profile photo may be shown alongside your comment.
Information collected automatically
Like most websites, we automatically receive some technical information when you visit, such as your IP address, browser type, device type, pages viewed, and referring website. We collect this through Google Analytics (via Google Site Kit) to understand how visitors use the Site and to improve it. See the Cookies section below for more detail.
How We Use Your Information
- Respond to inquiries submitted through our Contact or Service Request forms.
- Review and process employment applications.
- Operate, maintain, and improve the Site and our services.
- Understand site traffic and usage patterns through analytics.
- Comply with legal obligations and protect against fraud or misuse of the Site.
We do not sell your personal information, and we do not share it with third parties except as described in this policy, as needed to operate the Site (for example, our hosting and form-processing providers), or as required by law.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
The Site uses cookies and browser local storage for a few specific purposes:
- Analytics cookies (Google Analytics): help us understand how visitors use the Site, such as which pages are viewed and how visitors arrived here. These are set by Google and are subject to Google’s Privacy Policy.
- Cookie notice preference: our cookie banner lets you Accept or Decline. Either choice is stored in your browser’s local storage so the banner doesn’t reappear on your next visit. To fully opt out of Google Analytics, use your browser’s cookie settings or an opt-out tool such as Google’s Analytics opt-out browser add-on.
You can control or delete cookies at any time through your browser settings. Blocking cookies may affect how some parts of the Site display or function, but the Site remains usable without them.
Third-Party Links and Services
The Site links to third-party destinations we don’t control, including our Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn pages, and our file upload page hosted at franklingraphics.com. Those sites have their own privacy practices, and we encourage you to review their policies before sharing information with them.
Data Retention
We retain the information you submit for as long as reasonably necessary to respond to your inquiry or application, maintain our business records, or comply with legal obligations, after which we take reasonable steps to delete or de-identify it.
Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect the information submitted through the Site. No method of transmission or storage over the internet is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Children’s Privacy
The Site is intended for a general business audience and is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
Your Choices
You can decline to submit information through our forms and control cookies through your browser settings. To ask what information we hold about you, or to request that we correct or delete it, contact us using the details below.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to the Site or our practices. The effective date at the top of this page will reflect the most recent update.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, contact us:
Franklin Outdoor Advertising
20092 Edison Circle East, Clearwater, MN 55320
Phone: 320-558-3000
Fax: 320-558-3005
Or use our Contact Us form.