Privacy Policy

M&A Advisors, LLC, a North Carolina limited liability company doing business as FairExit Advisors (“FairExit Advisors,” “Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”), respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us through our websites, including sellcharlottebusiness.com and fairexit.com (each, the “Site”), and through our related communications and services. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information in accordance with applicable U.S. privacy laws and regulations.

1. Information We Collect

A. Personal Information

We may collect personally identifiable information that you voluntarily provide, including:

• Full name

• Email address

• Phone number

• Business name and title

• Inquiry details or transaction-related communications

• Financial and business information you provide in connection with a valuation, listing, or transaction engagement

B. Non-Personal Information

Automatically collected data includes:

• IP address

• Browser type

• Operating system

• Referral URL

• Device information

• Website usage analytics (via cookies and similar technologies)

C. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and third-party analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to:

• Enhance website performance

• Analyze user behavior

• Improve user experience

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

D. Communications, Recordings, and Automated Assistants

If you call, text, or chat with us, we may collect the contents of those communications. Some phone calls and website or SMS chat interactions may be handled or assisted by automated (AI-powered) assistants, and calls may be recorded or transcribed for quality, training, and record-keeping purposes. Where required by applicable law, you will be notified of, or asked to consent to, any recording. If you do not wish to interact with an automated assistant, you may request to speak with a member of our team.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Provide and improve our services

• Respond to inquiries and requests

• Evaluate, market, and facilitate business sale and acquisition opportunities you have expressed interest in

• Send communications, including text messages, that you have opted into

• Analyze website usage trends

• Ensure legal and regulatory compliance

We do not sell your personal data.

3. Text Messaging (SMS/MMS) Consent

By providing your mobile phone number and opting in, you consent to receive informational and service-related text messages from us, which may be sent using automated technology. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. You may opt out at any time by replying STOP, and you may reply HELP for assistance. Consent to receive text messages is not a condition of receiving our services.

No mobile opt-in data sharing. Mobile phone numbers and SMS opt-in consent are not shared with, sold to, or transferred to third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. Text messaging originator opt-in data and consent will not be shared with any third parties, except with service providers acting on our behalf solely to deliver the messages.

4. Disclosure of Information

We may share your information with:

• Authorized service providers assisting in our operations, such as website hosting, customer relationship management, email and text message delivery, electronic signature, secure document collection and data room, scheduling, and analytics providers, in each case only as necessary to perform services on our behalf

• Professional advisors and transaction parties (e.g., attorneys, accountants, lenders, and prospective buyers or sellers) as reasonably necessary to facilitate a transaction you are pursuing, subject to confidentiality obligations such as non-disclosure agreements where appropriate

• Law enforcement or regulatory authorities if required by law, subpoena, or court order, or in connection with legal claims

In the event of a business transfer, merger, or sale of our company or its assets, personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to this Privacy Policy or one providing comparable protection.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal data. However, no data transmission over the internet or storage system can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.

6. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your state or jurisdiction, you may have rights to:

• Access or correct your personal information

• Request deletion of your personal information

• Obtain a copy of your personal information in a portable format

• Opt out of direct marketing communications

• Withdraw consent where applicable

To exercise your rights, contact us at:

Email: [email protected]

Mailing Address: 19109 W Catawba Ave, Suite 200, Cornelius, NC 28031

We will respond to verified requests within the time frame required by applicable law. We will not discriminate against you for exercising any privacy right available to you.

7. Third-Party Websites

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or terms of these sites. Review their privacy policies before providing them with personal information.

8. Children's Privacy

This Site is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If we become aware of such collection, we will delete the information in accordance with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

9. Do Not Track Signals

Our Site does not currently respond to browser-based “Do Not Track” signals due to the lack of a consistent industry standard.

10. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to:

• Fulfill the purposes described in this policy

• Comply with legal, tax, and regulatory obligations

• Resolve disputes and enforce our agreements

11. International Users

This Site is operated from the United States. If you are accessing the Site from outside the U.S., your data may be transferred to and processed in the U.S. By using the Site, you consent to this transfer.

12. Updates to This Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy. When we do, we will revise the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. Material changes will be clearly posted.

13. Contact Us

For any privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights under this policy, contact us at:

M&A Advisors, LLC dba FairExit Advisors

19109 W Catawba Ave, Suite 200

Cornelius, NC 28031

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 704-992-7696