Your privacy is important to Giant Eagle®. Our Privacy Notice (“Privacy Notice”) is designed to help you understand how we collect, use and share your personal information and to assist you in exercising your privacy choices and rights. We may change or add to this Privacy Notice, and we encourage you to review it periodically.
These highlights set out some points about how we treat your personal information. Please review the full Privacy Notice to understand our privacy practices.
Privacy Notice Scope
This Privacy Notice applies to personal information collected, used, shared, or otherwise processed by Giant Eagle®, including in our physical retail stores, on our websites, through our mobile applications, and resulting from interactions with our other online or offline offerings (collectively, the “Services”). The Services include the GIANT EAGLE®, GIANT EAGLE EXPRESS®, GETGO®, MARKET DISTRICT®, and BEERVAN® properties and our family of brands.
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Personal Information We Collect
We collect various types of information from you when you interact with our Services. For example, we collect information from you when you shop using an online account or Giant Eagle Advantage Card®, register for our newsletters, or participate in a sweepstakes or contest. We also collect certain types of information from you automatically when you visit our websites, use our mobile applications, or visit our physical stores.
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How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information to provide you with the Services. For example, we may use your information to help you find the nearest store, ensure your curbside delivery is ready when you are, and provide you with more relevant advertising. We may also use the collected information to analyze and improve the services, such as to verify your identity and develop new products and Services.
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Disclosing Your Information to Others
We share your personal information with a variety of service providers and third parties to help us deliver the Services. We also share some information with additional third parties who may use the information for purposes in common with us or for their own purposes, including, but not limited to, advertising, analytics, and health and safety.
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Your Choices
You have a variety of choices regarding whether and how we process, use, and share your personal information. For example, you can unsubscribe from unwanted emails using the link found at the bottom of the emails. You may also opt out of receiving targeted ads from our advertising partners.
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Contact Information
If you have any questions about our privacy practices or this Privacy Notice, please contact us at:
Supplemental California Privacy Notice
While we do not operate stores in California, residents of California may occasionally use our Services. The California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (“CCPA”) provides California consumers with certain rights related to our collection, use, and sharing of their personal information. To learn more about these rights, please click here. To opt out of the sale of your personal information, please click here.
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Supplemental Nevada Privacy Notice
If you live in Nevada, you can opt out of the sale of covered information collected through our website or our other online Services. To opt out of the sale of your covered information, please click here.Your privacy is important to Giant Eagle® and we are committed to protecting it. Our Privacy Notice (“Privacy Notice”) is designed to help you understand how we collect, use and share your personal information, some of the ways that our use of your information enhances your experiences with us, and the choices available to you to exercise your privacy preferences and rights.
I. SCOPE
This Privacy Notice applies to personal information collected, used, shared, or otherwise processed by Giant Eagle® (“us,” “we,” or “our”) in our business, including in our physical retail stores, on our websites, through our mobile applications, and resulting from interactions with our other online or offline offerings (collectively, the “Services”). The Services include, but are not limited to, the GIANT EAGLE®, GIANT EAGLE EXPRESS®, GETGO®, MARKET DISTRICT®, and BEERVAN® properties and their online presences, and our family of brands including GIFT CARD GALLERYTM, CURBSIDE EXPRESSTM, and WETGO UNLIMITEDTM, whether operated by us or independent retailers.
Additional notices and terms may apply to special offers or promotions, contests, and specific programs or services such as those provided by our pharmacies. Our Notice of Pharmacy Privacy Practices is found here.
To the extent permitted by applicable law, by using the Services or otherwise providing us with personal information, you consent to the practices set forth herein. We may revise this Privacy Notice from time to time in our sole discretion. If there are any material changes to this Privacy Notice, we will notify you as required by applicable law. You understand and agree that you will be deemed to have consented to the updated Privacy Notice if you continue to use the Services after the new Privacy Notice takes effect.
“Personal information” refers to information that can be directly associated with, or used to identify, a specific person, unless otherwise indicated within this Privacy Notice or dictated by applicable law. Examples of personal information include: a name, address, phone number, email address, username or other online registration information; a credit card or other financial account number; a Giant Eagle Advantage Card® number; and other information when combined with a name or other identifying information.
II. PERSONAL INFORMATION WE COLLECT
We or our service providers, on our behalf, may collect some or all of the following categories of information from you and others depending on how you interact with our Services.
Information You Provide to Us
Account Creation and Usage. When you create an account using our Services, such as on a website or via a mobile application, we collect information such as your name, home and delivery addresses, telephone number, date of birth, email address, loyalty account number, and certain preferences. We may also collect information related to the use of the account, including information on where the account is used and what you or other members of your household purchase while using the account. This information is used to improve our Services, such as by automatically filling in your email, address, and phone number when you place an order.
Advantage Card. When you apply for or register a Giant Eagle Advantage Card®, Market District Advantage Card™, or GetGo Advantage Card™ (collectively, the “Advantage Card”), we collect information such as your name and email address. We also collect information related to the use of the Advantage Card by you or your household members, including information on where the card is used, what is purchased while using the card, and whether the card is linked to other accounts on the Services. We use this information to personalize communications, offerings, and recommendations to you.
Payment Information. We may collect financial and payment information from you when you use the Services.
Your Communications with Us. We collect information from you such as email address, phone number, or mailing address when you request information about our Services; register for our eCoupons, eReceipts, eAdvantage offers, newsletters, or other mailing lists; request customer or technical support; apply for a job; or otherwise communicate with us. We may use software applications designed to simulate conversation in order to collect customer service or other information. You should not provide sensitive personal information to such applications.
Direct Contacts. We may collect information you provide while directly interacting with a team member in our physical stores.
Surveys. We may contact you to participate in surveys. If you decide to participate, you may be asked to provide information which may include personal information. We use the information collected through surveys to get feedback about how to improve the Services and to personalize our communications, offerings, and recommendations to you.
Sweepstakes or Contests. We may run sweepstakes or contests. Contact information you provide may be used to reach you about the sweepstakes or contests and for other promotional, marketing and business purposes. Your entry in the sweepstakes or contests may result in you being added to our mailing lists as well as those of our associated promotional partners. In the event that you win a sweepstakes or contest, acceptance of a prize may require you to allow us to publicly post information about you, such as on a winner’s page, or provide information about you to a state agency. In some instances, a third-party advertiser or sponsor may operate or host a promotion on or through our Services and collect your information.
Interactive Features. We may offer interactive features such as forums, blogs, widgets, or social media pages. Any content you provide via these features will be considered “public” and is not subject to privacy protections.
Information Collected Automatically or From Others
Automatic Data Collection. We may collect certain information automatically when you use the Services. This information may include your Internet protocol (IP) address, user settings, MAC address, cookie identifiers, mobile carrier, mobile advertising and other unique identifiers, details about your browser, operating system or device, Internet service provider, pages that you visit before, during and after using the Services, information about the links you click, and other information about how you use the Services. Information we collect may be associated with accounts and other devices. This information helps us improve the speed of the Services and protect you from misuse and fraud.
In addition, we may automatically collect data regarding your use of our Services, such as the products you purchase, types of content you interact with, and the frequency and duration of your activities. We may combine your information with other information you provide and information that other people provide when they use our Services.
Mobile Applications. We may collect information about your mobile device, include the device’s type, operating system version, IP address, device name, and unique device identifiers when you use our mobile applications.
Location Information. We may collect information describing your geo-location when you use the Services. This geo-location information may include approximate geo-location information inferred from your IP address. With your consent, we may also collect precise geo-location information reported by your browser or gathered from your mobile device through GPS, WiFi triangulation, or other technologies. If your device is configured properly, we may additionally use Bluetooth or other sensors on your device in combination with BLE beacons located at our physical stores or other locations to determine your precise geo-location. The geo-location information may be used to, among other things, provide you with offers and information you may find relevant and reduce your wait time for curbside order pick-up. You may limit or opt-out of the collection of precise geo-location information by changing the settings on your mobile device to disable or restrict usage of location services and/or Bluetooth functionality for applications related to the Services.
Audio/Video Recording. We may collect video, CCTV images and recordings, and other such data, at our physical store locations to help recognize you, provide you with special assistance or services, prevent fraud and theft, support business analytics, monitor social distancing, ensure security, enhance marketing, and improve other store operations. We may also record calls or other communications when you contact us to request customer or technical support.
Cookies, Pixel Tags/Web Beacons, Analytics Information, and Interest-Based Advertising Technologies. We and third parties that provide content, advertising, or other functionality on the Services, may use cookies, pixel tags, local storage, and other technologies (“Technologies”) to automatically collect information through the Services. Technologies are essentially small data files placed on your computer, tablet, mobile phone, or other devices that allow us and our partners to record certain pieces of information whenever you visit or interact with our Services. These Technologies enable us to personalize many of the Services for you, including showing you more relevant content and remembering your preferences between visits.
Analytics. We may use the below and various other service providers to collect analytics information regarding visitor behaviors and visitor demographics on our Services. For more information about Google Analytics, please visit www.google.com/policies/privacy/partners/. You can opt out of Google’s collection and processing of data generated by your use of the Services by going to http://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout. For more information about Crazy Egg analytics, please visit https://www.crazyegg.com/privacy. You can opt out of Crazy Egg’s collection and processing of data generated by your use of the Services by going to https://www.crazyegg.com/opt-out. For more information about Adobe Analytics, please visit https://www.adobe.com/privacy.html. You can opt out of Adobe Analytics’ collection and processing of data generated by your use of the Services by going to https://www.adobe.com/privacy/opt-out.html. These analytics allow us to determine how our visitors use the Services, such as by recording and replaying the visitors’ interactions with the Services.
Third-Party Customer Loyalty Programs. You may have the option of associating your purchases of certain qualifying products from us with customer loyalty programs operated by third parties (“Third-Party Customer Loyalty Programs”) by providing your Third-Party Customer Loyalty Program account number at the time of purchase. We may collect information about your purchase of a qualifying product associated with a Third-Party Customer Loyalty Program. We collect this information to make it easier for you to participate in Third-Party Customer Loyalty Programs.
Credit Information. We may collect financial information about you from a credit reporting agency or other third party. This information is collected to help us make decisions about offering credit or other services.
Information from Other Sources. We may obtain information about you from other sources, including from third party services and organizations to supplement information collected automatically or provided by you. For example, if you access our Services through a third-party application, such as an app store, a third-party login service, or a social networking site, we may collect information about you from that third-party application that you made available via your privacy settings. Information we collect through these services may include, for example, your name, your user identification number, your username, location, gender, birth date, email, profile picture, your contacts stored in that service, and other information.
III. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
We use your information directly and through service providers for a variety of business purposes, including to:
Provide you with our Services, such as:
Analyze and improve our Services, such as:
Provide you with additional content and Services, including, but not limited to:
Use De-identified and Aggregated Information. We may use personal information and other data about you to create de-identified and aggregated information, such as de-identified demographic information, de-identified location information, information about the computer or device from which you or other members of your household access our Services, or other analyses we create.
Share Content with Friends or Colleagues. Our Services may offer various tools and functionalities. For example, we may allow you to provide information about your friends through our referral services. Our referral services may allow you to forward or share certain content with a friend or colleague, such as an email inviting your friend to use our Services.
How We Use Automatic Collection Technologies. We, as well as third parties and service providers that provide content, advertising, or other functionality on the Services, may use Technologies for purposes that fall into the following general categories:
Cross-Device Tracking. Your browsing activity may be tracked across different websites and different devices or apps. For example, we may attempt to match your browsing activity on your mobile device with your browsing activity on your laptop. To do this our technology partners may share data, such as your browsing patterns, geo-location and device identifiers, and will match the information of the browser and devices that appear to be used by the same person.
Notice Regarding Third Party Websites, Social Media Platforms and Software Development Kits. The Services may contain links to other websites, and other websites may reference or link to our website or other websites provided by third parties that incorporate our branding. We encourage our users to read the privacy policies of each website and application with which they interact. We do not endorse, screen or approve and are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such other websites or applications. Visiting these other websites or applications is at your own risk.
For additional information on the privacy practices of some of the third parties that host portions of our sites, please click on one of the following links: curbside pickup and delivery; cakes; contact lenses; AdvantagePay; Google Maps.
Our Services may include publicly accessible blogs, forums, social media pages, and private messaging features. By using such features, you assume the risk that personal information provided by you may be viewed and used by third parties for any number of purposes. In addition, social media buttons (that might include widgets such as the “share this” button or other interactive mini-programs) may be on the Services. These features may collect your IP address and which page you are visiting on the Services and may set a cookie to enable the feature to function properly. These social media features are either hosted by a third party or hosted directly on the Services. Your interactions with these features apart from your visit to the Services are governed by the privacy notices of the companies providing the features.
We may use third party APIs and software development kits (“SDKs”) as part of the functionality of our Services. APIs and SDKs may allow third parties including analytics and advertising partners to collect your personal information for various purposes including to provide analytics services and content that is more relevant to you.
IV. DISCLOSING YOUR INFORMATION TO OTHERS
We share your personal information with a variety of service providers and third parties to help us deliver the Services. We also share some information with additional third parties who may use the information for purposes in common with us or for their own purposes, including, but not limited to, advertising, analytics, and health and safety. Some of these arrangements may constitute a “sale.”
The categories of service providers and third parties to whom we provide information include:
Disclosures to Protect Us or Others. We may access, preserve, and disclose to external parties any information we store that is associated with you if we, in good faith, believe doing so is required or appropriate to: comply with law enforcement or national security requests and legal process, such as a court order or subpoena; protect your, our or others’ rights, property, or safety; enforce our policies or contracts; collect amounts owed to us; or assist with an investigation or prosecution of suspected or actual illegal activity.
Disclosure in the Event of Merger, Sale, or Other Asset Transfers. If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, financing due diligence, reorganization, bankruptcy, receivership, purchase or sale of assets, or transition of service to another provider, then your information may be sold or transferred as part of such a transaction, as permitted by law and/or contract.
International Data Transfers. By accessing or using our Services, you agree that all information processed by us may be transferred, processed, and stored anywhere in the world, including but not limited to, the United States or other countries, which may have data protection laws that are different from the laws where you live. We endeavor to safeguard your information consistent with the requirements of applicable laws.
V. YOUR CHOICES
Described below are some of your choices and options for how we process, use, and share your personal information.
Email and Telephone Communications. If you receive an unwanted email from us, you can use the unsubscribe link found at the bottom of the email to opt out of receiving future emails. Note that you will continue to receive transaction-related emails regarding products or Services you have requested. We may also send you certain non-promotional communications regarding us and our Services, and you will not be able to opt out of those communications (e.g., communications regarding the Services or updates to our Terms of Use or this Privacy Notice).
We process requests to be placed on do-not-mail, do-not-phone, and do-not-contact lists as required by applicable law.
Mobile Devices. We may send you push notifications through our mobile applications. You may at any time opt-out from receiving these types of communications by changing the settings on your mobile device. We may also collect location-based information if you use our mobile applications. You may opt-out of this collection by changing the settings on your mobile device as discussed above under “Location Information.”
SMS Messages. As part of our Services, you may also receive informational and/or marketing materials via SMS text messages (including via automatic telephone dialing system). Consent to receive SMS messages is not required as a condition to purchase products or services. Please be aware that third-party messaging fees may occur relating to these SMS messages depending on the message plan you have with your wireless carrier. You may opt out of such SMS messages by texting STOP at any time.
“Do Not Track.” Do Not Track (“DNT”) is a privacy preference that users can set in certain web browsers. Please note that we do not respond to or honor DNT signals or similar mechanisms transmitted by web browsers.
Cookies and Interest-Based Advertising. You may stop or restrict the placement of Technologies on your device or remove them by adjusting your preferences as your browser or device permits. Please note that cookie-based opt-outs are not effective on mobile applications. However, for some devices, you may use your device’s platform controls in your settings to exercise choice (e.g., Android, iOS, and others). However, if you do that, the Services may not work properly.
The online advertising industry also provides websites from which you may opt out of receiving targeted ads from data partners and other advertising partners that participate in self-regulatory programs. You can access these and learn more about browser and device settings, targeted advertising, consumer choice, and privacy at: www.networkadvertising.org/managing/opt_out.asp, http://www.youronlinechoices.eu/, https://youradchoices.ca/choices/, and www.aboutads.info/choices/. You can opt out of online behavioral advertising with Pinterest by changing your personalization settings.
Please note you must separately opt out in each browser and on each device. Advertisements on third party websites that contain the AdChoices link may have been directed to you based on information collected by advertising partners over time and across websites. These advertisements provide a mechanism to opt out of the advertising partners’ use of this information for interest-based advertising purposes.
VI. DATA RETENTION
We store the personal information we receive, as described in this Privacy Notice, for as long as you use our Services or as necessary to fulfill the purpose(s) for which it was collected, provide our Services, resolve disputes, establish legal defenses, conduct audits, pursue legitimate business purposes, enforce our agreements, and comply with applicable laws.
VII. SECURITY OF YOUR INFORMATION
We take steps to ensure that the personal information we process is managed securely and in accordance with this Privacy Notice. Unfortunately, no system is 100% secure, and we cannot ensure or warrant the security of any information you provide to us. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, we do not accept liability for unauthorized disclosures. You are also responsible for taking reasonable steps to protect your personal information against unauthorized disclosure or misuse.
By using the Services or providing personal information to us, you agree that we may communicate with you electronically regarding security, privacy, and administrative issues relating to your use of the Services. If we learn of a system breach that may have impacted the security of your information, we may attempt to notify you electronically by posting a notice on the Services or on other public media, by mail, or by sending an e-mail to you.
VIII. CHILDREN’S INFORMATION
The Services are for a general audience and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you learn that your child under age 13 (or under age 16 in California) has provided us with personal information, you may contact us as set forth below. If we learn that we have collected a child’s personal information in violation of applicable law, we will promptly take steps to delete such information and terminate the child’s account.
IX. CONTACT US
If you have any questions about our privacy practices or this Privacy Notice, or if you wish to submit a request to exercise your rights as detailed in this Privacy Notice, please contact us at:
X. SUPPLEMENTAL CALIFORNIA PRIVACY NOTICE
We Do Not Operate Stores in California. However, a resident of California may occasionally use our Services. This Supplemental California Privacy Notice applies to California residents and supplements our general Privacy Notice. For purposes of only the Supplemental California Privacy Notice, “personal information” refers to information that identifies, relates to, describes, is reasonably capable of being associated with, or could reasonably be linked, directly or indirectly, with a consumer or household and a “consumer” is a natural person who is a California resident, as defined in the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (“CCPA”).
California Shine the Light Law. The California “Shine the Light” law permits California residents to request and obtain from us once a year, free of charge, a list of the third parties to whom we have disclosed their personal information (if any) for the third parties’ direct marketing purposes in the prior calendar year, and the type of personal information disclosed to those parties. If you are a California resident and would like to make such a request from us, please use the contact information provided herein.
CCPA-Rights. Under the CCPA, California consumers have certain rights related to our collection, use, and sharing of their personal information. The rights are to:
If you wish to exercise any of your rights as a California consumer, you may contact us as set forth herein. We will process such requests in accordance with applicable laws. In exercising any rights under the CCPA, we will ask certain questions in order to verify your identity and your status as a California consumer. An authorized agent may also submit a request on your behalf.
To opt out of the sale of your personal information, please click here.
If you are a California consumer under 16, you may not use the Services or provide us with any personal information. Please contact our customer service department using the information provided herein if you are aware of any personal information provided to us by a California consumer under the age of 16. We do not have actual knowledge of selling the personal information of minors under 16 years of age.
CCPA-Information Sharing and Disclosure for Business Purposes. We collected the following categories of personal information from California consumers in our role as a business within the last 12 months. The categories of sources from which we collect personal information are set forth above. We collected this personal information for the business and commercial purposes described in this Privacy Notice.
| Categories of Information Collected | Information Examples |
| Identifiers | Name, alias, postal address, unique personal identifier, online identifier, Internet Protocol address, email address, or account name. |
| Protected classification characteristics under California or federal law | Age, marital status, or gender. |
| Commercial information | Records of personal property, products or services purchased, obtained, or considered, or other purchasing or consuming histories or tendencies. |
| Internet or other electronic network activity | Browsing history, search history, information on a consumer's interaction with an internet website, application, or advertisement. |
| Geolocation data | Physical location or movements. |
| Sensory data | Audio, electronic, visual, thermal, or similar information. |
| Professional or employment-related information | Current or past job history. |
| Inferences drawn from other personal information to create a profile about a consumer | Profile reflecting a consumer's preferences, characteristics, and predispositions. |
| Personal information categories listed in the categories above, but references in the California Customer Records statute (Cal. Civ. Code § 1798.80(e)) | A name, signature, physical characteristic or description, address, telephone number, passport number, driver's license or state identification card number, insurance policy number, education, employment, employment history, bank account number, credit card number, debit card number, or any other financial information, medical information, or health insurance information. |
We disclosed for a business purpose or sold the following categories of personal information to the following categories of third parties in the preceding 12 months:
| Categories of Information Disclosed or Sold | Categories of Third Parties |
| Identifiers | Financial institutions, service providers, business partners, affiliates, advertising partners, account owners, law enforcement, other third parties. |
| Protected classification characteristics under California or federal law | Service providers, affiliates. |
| Commercial information | Financial institutions, service providers, business partners, affiliates, advertising partners, account owners, law enforcement, other third parties. |
| Internet or other electronic network activity | Service providers, business partners, affiliates, advertising partners, law enforcement, other third parties. |
| Geolocation data | Service providers, business partners, affiliates, advertising partners, account owners, law enforcement, other third parties. |
| Sensory data | Service providers, affiliates, law enforcement. |
| Professional or employment-related information | Service providers, affiliates. |
| Inferences drawn from other personal information to create a profile about a consumer | Service providers, business partners, affiliates, advertising partners, law enforcement, other third parties. |
| Personal information categories listed in the categories above, but references in the California Customer Records statute (Cal. Civ. Code § 1798.80(e)) | Financial institutions, service providers, business partners, affiliates, advertising partners, account owners, law enforcement, other third parties. |
We collected or sold this personal information for the business and commercial purposes described in this Privacy Notice.
XI. SUPPLEMENTAL NEVADA PRIVACY NOTICE
Nevada consumers who use our Services online or through our website have the right to opt-out of the current or future sale of certain personal information (called “covered information”) to third parties. We will process such opt out requests in accordance with applicable laws, and we will ask certain questions in order to verify your identity and your status as a Nevada consumer. To opt out of the sale of your covered information, please click here.
You may view and request changes to your covered information by logging into your account or contacting us as set forth above. We will process such requests in accordance with applicable laws.
XII. LAST UPDATED
This Privacy Notice was last updated June 30, 2020.
California
Your Right to Opt-Out of Sale of Your Personal Information
Under the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (“CCPA”), California consumers have the right to opt-out of the sale of their personal information. More information about the rights of California consumers are found in our
Supplemental California Privacy Notice.
You can opt-out of the sale of your personal information collected on the Services by clicking here or by contacting us using any of the “Contact Us” methods provided herein.
Authorized Agents
California consumers can authorize another person (an “Authorized Agent”) to opt-out of the sale of your information on your behalf by providing the Authorized Agent with written permission to do so. Your Authorized Agent can email us or contact us via postal mail using the information provided in the “Contact Us” section of our Privacy Notice.
A request from an Authorized Agent must include proof that the Authorized Agent is authorized to act on your behalf.
Nevada
Nevada consumers who use our Services online or through our website have the right to opt-out of the current or future sale of covered information to third parties. You can opt-out of the sale of your covered information collected on the Services by clicking here or by contacting us using any of the “Contact Us” methods provided herein.
This Privacy Notice was last updated June 30, 2020.
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