The Site may contain links to third-party websites. These linked sites are not under dd’s control and we are not responsible for the privacy practices or the contents of any such linked site, or any link contained in any linked site. We provide such links only as a convenience, and the inclusion of a link on the Site does not imply endorsement of the linked site by Ross or any Affiliated Entities. If you provide any PII through any such third-party website, your transaction will occur on such third party’s website (not the Site) and the PII you provide will be collected by, and controlled by the privacy policy of, that third party. We recommend that you familiarize yourself with the privacy policies and practices of any such third parties. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS POLICY DOES NOT ADDRESS THE PRIVACY OR INFORMATION PRACTICES OF ANY THIRD PARTIES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE AFFILIATED ENTITIES.
SecurityWe seek to use reasonable organizational, technical and administrative measures to help protect against the loss, misuse and alteration of the PII under our control. Unfortunately, no data transmission over the internet or data storage system can be guaranteed to be 100% secure. As a result, although we strive to protect PII about you, we cannot ensure the security of any information you transmit to us through or in connection with the Site or that is stored by us. If you he reason to believe that your interaction with us is no longer secure (for example, if you feel that the security of any account you might he with us has been compromised), you must immediately notify us of the problem by contacting us in accordance with the Section called “Contacting Us” below (note that if you choose to notify us via physical mail, this will delay the time it takes for us to respond to the problem). Ross will never ask for PII in an unsolicited phone call or email.
Opt OutIf you do not wish to receive marketing-related emails from us, you may opt out by following the instructions contained in each such email.
Jurisdictional IssuesThe Site is controlled and operated by Ross from the United States and is not intended to subject Ross or any Affiliated Entity to the laws or jurisdiction of any state, country or territory other than that of the United States. Your PII may be stored and processed in any country where we he facilities or in which we engage service providers, and, by using the Site, you consent to the transfer of information to countries outside your country of residence, including the United States, which may he data-protection rules that are different from those of your country.
Nevada Residents as Covered by Nevada Privacy Lawdd’s DISCOUNTS does not sell Covered Information as defined under Nevada law. If you would like to make a further inquiry regarding the selling of your Covered Information, as defined under Nevada law, please contact us by emailing: [email protected] and using the subject line “Nevada Privacy Request.”
Contacting UsIf you he any questions regarding this Policy, please contact us by using the form located on the Contact Us page.
Additional Information Regarding California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Iowa, Maryland, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, Utah and Virginia
This section applies to California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Iowa, Maryland, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, and Virginia residents and supplements the information provided above in the Privacy Policy. This section does not apply to our employees or contractors where the personal information we collect about those individuals relates to their current, former, or potential role with us. If you are a California employee please contact your HR representative for details on how we handle your employee personal information pursuant to California privacy law.
Collection, Processing, Disclosure, Sale and Sharing of Personal Information
The following section details which categories of personal information we collect and process both online and offline, as well as which categories of personal information we disclose to third parties for our operational business purposes, including within the preceding 12 months. The section also details the categories of personal information that we “sell” or “share” for purposes of cross-context behioral or targeted advertising, including within the preceding 12 months.
Identifiers, such as name, contact information and online identifiers:
Disclosed to Which Categories of Third Parties for Operational Business Purposes: Our affiliates; trusted third-party service providers; sponsors of sweepstakes, contests and similar promotions; trusted third-party business and marketing partners, such as financial services institutions; legal authorities
Sold to Which Categories of Third Parties: Ad networks
Shared with Which Categories of Third Parties for Cross-Context Behioral or Targeted Advertising: Ad networksProcessing Purposes: Fulfillment of Requests, Administrative Communications, Other Communications, Promotions and Business Purposes (see the section above entitled “How Does Ross Use Information Collected from Me?” for a detailed description of each processing purpose)
Personal information as defined in the California customer records law, such as signature and payment card number:
Disclosed to Which Categories of Third Parties for Operational Business Purposes: Our affiliates; trusted third-party service providers
Sold to Which Categories of Third Parties: NoneShared with Which Categories of Third Parties for Cross-Context Behioral or Targeted Advertising: None
Processing Purposes: Fulfillment of Requests, Administrative Communications, Other Communications, Promotions and Business Purposes (see the section above entitled “How Does Ross Use Information Collected from Me?” for a detailed description of each processing purpose)
Commercial Information, such as transaction information and purchase history
Disclosed to Which Categories of Third Parties for Operational Business Purposes: affiliates Our; trusted third-party service providers; sponsors of sweepstakes, contests and similar promotions; legal authorities
Sold to Which Categories of Third Parties: NoneShared with Which Categories of Third Parties for Cross-Context Behioral or Targeted Advertising: None
Processing Purposes: Fulfillment of Requests, Administrative Communications, Other Communications, Promotions and Business Purposes (see the section above entitled “How Does Ross Use Information Collected from Me?” for a detailed description of each processing purpose)
Internet or network activity information, such as browsing history and interactions with our website
Disclosed to Which Categories of Third Parties for Operational Business Purposes: Our affiliates; trusted third-party service providers; sponsors of sweepstakes, contests and similar promotions; legal authorities
Sold to Which Categories of Third Parties: Ad networks
Shared with Which Categories of Third Parties for Cross-Context Behioral or Targeted Advertising: Ad networksProcessing Purposes: Fulfillment of Requests, Administrative Communications, Other Communications, Promotions and Business Purposes (see the section above entitled “How Does Ross Use Information Collected from Me?” for a detailed description of each processing purpose)
Audio/Video Data. Audio, electronic, visual, and similar information, such as audio and video recordings
Disclosed to Which Categories of Third Parties for Operational Business Purposes: Our affiliates; trusted third-party service providers
Sold to Which Categories of Third Parties: NoneShared with Which Categories of Third Parties for Cross-Context Behioral or Targeted Advertising: None
Processing Purposes: Fulfillment of Requests, Administrative Communications and Business Purposes (see the section above entitled “How Does Ross Use Information Collected from Me?” for a detailed description of each processing purpose)
Inferences drawn from any of the personal information listed above to create a profile about, for example, an individual’s preferences or characteristics
Disclosed to Which Categories of Third Parties for Operational Business Purposes: Our affiliates; trusted third-party service providers
Sold to Which Categories of Third Parties: NoneShared with Which Categories of Third Parties for Cross-Context Behioral or Targeted Advertising: None
Processing Purposes: Business Purposes (see the section above entitled “How Does Ross Use Information Collected from Me?” for a detailed description of each processing purpose)
Sensitive Personal InformationPersonal information that reveals an individual’s social security, driver’s license, state identification card, or passport number; account log-in, financial account, debit card, or credit card number in combination with any required security or access code, password, or credentials allowing access to an account; precise geolocation; racial or ethnic origin, religious or philosophical beliefs, citizenship, immigration status, or union membership; the contents of mail, email, and text messages unless Ross is the intended recipient of the communication.
Disclosed to Which Categories of Third Parties for Operational Business Purposes: Our affiliates; trusted third-party service providers
Sold to Which Categories of Third Parties: NoneShared with Which Categories of Third Parties for Cross-Context Behioral or Targeted Advertising: None
Processing Purposes: Fulfillment of Requests and Business Purposes (see the section above entitled “How Does Ross Use Information Collected from Me?” for a detailed description of each processing purpose)
We may also disclose your personal information to a third party in the event of any reorganization, financing transaction, merger, sale, joint venture, partnership, assignment, transfer, or other disposition of all or any portion of our business, assets, or stock (including in connection with any bankruptcy or similar proceedings).
We do not knowingly sell or “share” (for purposes of cross-context behioral advertising) the personal information, including the sensitive personal information, of minors under age 16.
Purposes for the Collection, Use and Disclosure of Sensitive Personal Information
Subject to your consent where required under applicable law, we collect, use and disclose sensitive personal information for purposes of: providing goods or services as requested; ensuring safety, security, and integrity; countering wrongful or unlawful actions; short term transient use such as displaying first party, non-personalized advertising; performing services for our business, including maintaining and servicing accounts, providing customer service, processing or fulfilling orders and transactions, verifying customer information, processing payments, providing analytic services, storage, or similar services on behalf of our business; activities relating to quality and safety control or product improvement; and other collection and processing that is not for the purpose of inferring characteristics about a consumer. We do not use sensitive personal information beyond these purposes.
Retention Period
We retain each category of personal information, including sensitive personal information, for as long as needed or permitted in light of the purpose(s) for which it was collected. The criteria used to determine our retention periods include:
The length of time we he an ongoing relationship with you and provide services to you, for example, for as long as you he an account with us or keep using our services, and the length of time thereafter during which we may he a legitimate need to reference your personal information to address issues that may arise; Whether there is a legal obligation to which we are subject, for example, certain laws require us to keep records of your transactions for a certain period of time before we can delete them; or Whether retention is advisable in light of our legal position, such as in regard to applicable statutes of limitations, litigation or regulatory investigations. Sources of Personal InformationWe collect personal information from you, such as when you interact with our Site or other online services, make a purchase in our stores, contact customer service, or participate in a contest. We also collect personal information from other categories of sources, such as publicly ailable databases and joint marketing partners, when they share the information with us.
Individual Rights and RequestsIf you are a California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Iowa, Maryland, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, or Virginia resident, you may, subject to applicable law, make the following requests.
1. Request to KnowYou may request to know whether we process your personal information and to access such personal information, including a copy of the specific pieces of your personal information in a portable format.
If you are a California resident, you may also request that we disclose to you:
The categories of personal information we collected about you and the categories of sources from which we collected such personal information; The business or commercial purpose for collecting, selling or “sharing” personal information about you; The categories of personal information about you that we sold or “shared” and the categories of third parties to whom we sold or “shared” such personal information; and The categories of personal information about you that we otherwise disclosed or disclosed, and the categories of third parties to whom we disclosed such personal information.If you are a Delaware or Maryland resident, you may also request that we disclose to you the categories of third parties to whom we disclosed your Personal Information.
If you are an Oregon or Minnesota resident, you may also request that we disclose to you:
The categories of personal information we process about you; and The third parties to whom we he disclosed personal information.2. Request to Correct
You may request that we correct inaccuracies in your personal information.
3. Request to Delete
You may request that we delete your personal information.
To make a Request to Know, Correct or Delete, please contact us at 1-800-603-3519 or http://rossstoresprivacyrequest.com. We will verify and respond to your request consistent with applicable law, taking into account the type and sensitivity of the personal information subject to the request. We may need to request additional personal information from you, such as identifying documents, in order to verify your identity and protect against fraudulent requests. If you make a Request to Delete, we may ask you to confirm your request before we delete your personal information.
4. Request to Opt Out of Sale
You may request to opt out of any future “sale” of your personal information by clicking on the “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information/Your Opt-Out Rights” link on the footer of this page or by contacting us at 1-800-603-3519.
5. Request to Opt Out of “Sharing” / “Targeted Advertising”
You may request to opt out of any future “sharing” of your personal information for purposes of cross-context behioral advertising or any future processing of your personal information for purposes of targeted advertising by clicking on the “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information/Your Opt-Out Rights” link on the footer of this page or by contacting us at 1-800- 603-3519.
We also process opt-out preference signals, such as the Global Privacy Control. These signals set your opt-out preferences only for the particular browser or device you are using. For information about how to use the Global Privacy Control, please visit https://globalprivacycontrol.org/.
Right to Non-DiscriminationYou he the right to be free from unlawful discrimination for exercising your rights under applicable privacy law.
Appeal ProcessIf you are a Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Iowa, Maryland, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, or Virginia resident and we refuse to take action on your request, you may appeal this refusal within a reasonable period after you he received notice of the refusal. You may file an appeal by contacting us at http://rossstoresprivacyrequest.com.
Authorized AgentsIf an agent would like to make a request on your behalf as permitted under applicable law, the agent may use the submission methods noted in the section entitled “Individual Rights and Requests.” We will process the agent’s request consistent with applicable law. As part of our verification process, we may request that the agent provide, as applicable, proof concerning their status as an authorized agent In addition, we may require that you verify your identity as described in the section entitled “Individual Rights and Requests” or confirm that you provided the agent permission to submit the request.
De-Identified InformationWhere we maintain or use de-identified information, we will continue to maintain and use the de- identified information only in a de-identified fashion and will not attempt to re-identify the information.
California’s “Shine the Light”If you are a California resident and prefer that we discontinue sharing your personal information on a going-forward basis with third parties for their direct marketing purposes, you may opt out of this sharing by emailing: privacy @ros.com