Supplemental Privacy Notice for California Employees

Last Revised: January 1, 2023

This Policy describes the practices of Hormel Foods Corporation (“Hormel” “we,” “us,” or “our”) regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information and provides instructions for submitting data subject requests.

This California Employee Privacy Policy and Notice (“this Policy”) applies only to information collected about applicants, current employees, and past employees residing in California (“employee(s),” “you,” “your”) and supplements the information contained in the Privacy Policy. It provides information required under the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 and as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act of 2020 (collectively, the “CCPA”), and related regulations.

If you are unable to review or access this Policy due to a disability, you may contact privacy@hormel.com or 1-833-672-1232 for assistance.

Definitions Specific to this Policy

“Personal Information” means information that identifies, relates to, describes, is reasonably capable of being associated with, or could reasonably be linked, directly or indirectly, with a particular individual or household. Personal Information also includes “Sensitive Personal Information,” as defined below.
“Sensitive Personal Information” means Personal Information that reveals an individual’s: 1) Social security, driver’s license, state identification card, or passport number; 2) Account log-in, financial account number, debit card number, or credit card number in combination with any required security or access code, password, or credentials allowing access to the individual’s account; 3) Precise geolocation; 4) Racial or ethnic origin; 5) Religious beliefs; 6) Union membership; 7) Contents of email or text messages, unless we are the intended recipient; 8) Genetic data; 9) Biometric information used to uniquely identify the individual, and 10) Health, sex life, or sexual orientation.
“Sell,” “Sale,” or “Sold” means renting, releasing, or transferring an individual’s Personal Information to a Third Party for money or other valuable consideration.
“Share,” “Shared,” or “Sharing” means transferring an individual’s Personal Information to a Third Party for behavioral advertising purposes, whether or not for money or other valuable consideration.
“Third Party” means a person or organization which is not a consumer, applicant, employee, former employee, Vendor, or an entity owned or controlled by us and as defined by the CCPA.
“Vendor” means a “service provider,” or “contractor,” which collects, stores, or otherwise handles data for us, as those terms are defined in the CCPA.

These definitions apply, whether terms are capitalized or not. Other terms used in this Policy may be defined under the CCPA, and they shall have the meanings described therein.

The Personal Information We Collect and Disclose

The chart below shows the categories of personal information we may collect; examples of personal information in each category; types of sources from which each category of personal information is collected; the business purposes for which each category of personal information is collected; and the types of Vendors or Third parties with whom that category of personal information is shared. As this chart shows, we may disclose certain personal information to Vendors for business purposes.


Category of Personal Information	Examples	Sources from Which This Personal Information is Collected	Business Purposes for Collection	Types of Vendors or Third Parties with Whom This Personal Information is Shared, Sold or Disclosed
Unique Identifiers	Real name, signature, alias, address, unique personal identifier, online identifier, IP address, email address, account name, social security number, driver’s license number, passport number, physical characteristics or description,	Directly from you on an employment application Direct communication with you From recruitment agencies	Evaluate a potential Employee relationship with you; Assess your fitness and physical capacity for work Contact you regarding your application and potential Employee relationship with us	Disclosed: Web site hosters Background checkers Shared or Sold: None
Contact and Financial Information	Name, address, telephone, email, credit card number, debit card number, or any other financial information	Directly from you via our website Claims management providers	Contact you regarding your application and potential Employee relationship with us Evaluate, determine, and arrange compensation, payroll, and benefits;	Disclosed: Payment processors Mailing houses Background checkers Shared or Sold: None
Medical Information or Health Insurance Information	Injury information for workers compensation claim	Directly from you via our website Claims management providers	Evaluate, determine, and arrange benefits Arrange for coverage of worker’s compensation charges	Disclosed: Benefit providers Contractors Shared or Sold: None
Characteristics of Protected Classifications	Age, gender, race, physical or mental health conditions, marital status	Directly from you on an employment application Directly from you during onboarding	Comply with legal requirements Ensure work eligibility (e.g. over 18 yrs. old) Accommodate special needs (e.g. disability) Diversity, Equity and Inclusion programming	Disclosed: Government agencies Service providers Shared or Sold: None
Commercial Information	Records of personal property, products or services purchased, obtained, or considered, or other purchasing or consuming histories or tendencies	Directly from you through your employee portal when you make purchases with employee discount	Provide you with goods and services Monitor usage of employee discounts	Disclosed: None Shared or Sold: None
Biometric Information	Fingerprint scan for employee log in	Directly from you at login or when you start your shift	Network security Time keeping	Disclosed: Time keeping services Security providers Shared or Sold: None
Internet or Other Electronic Activity.	Browsing history, search history, and information regarding a consumer’s interaction with an internet website application, or advertisement	Directly from you via our website Directly from your employer-owned device	Network security Employment monitoring for performance	Disclosed: HR platforms Security providers Shared or Sold: None
Geolocation Data.	Device location	From your digital device Direct communication with you Social media interaction with you	Employment attendance verification Security checks on out- of-network activity	Disclosed: HR Trainers Security providers Shared or Sold: None
Audio, Electronic, Visual, Thermal, Olfactory, Or Similar Information	Call and video recordings	From business IT department From your employer-owned digital device	Security of company Employment verification of performance	Disclosed: HR Trainers Shared or Sold: None
Professional or Employment-Related Information.	Work history, prior employer	Directly from you on an employment application Direct communication with you From recruitment agencies	Perform background checks and verify past employment, educational history, professional standing, and other qualifications;	Disclosed: Background checkers HR platforms Shared or Sold: None
Education Information.	Student records, directory information	Directly from you on an employment application Direct communication with you From recruitment agencies	Perform background checks and verify past employment, educational history, professional standing, and other qualifications	Disclosed: Background checkers HR platforms Shared or Sold: None
Inferences Drawn from Other Categories to Create a Profile	Profile reflecting preferences, characteristics, psychological trends, predispositions, behavior, attitudes, intelligence, abilities, and aptitudes	Directly from you via our website Direct communication with you From your managers or coworkers	Identify employment strengths Identify promotion potential	Disclosed: None Shared or Sold: None

Sensitive Personal Information We Collect and Disclose


Category of Sensitive PersonalInformation	Sources From Which This Sensitive Personal Information is Collected	BusinessPurposes for Collection	Types of Vendors or Third Parties with Whom This Sensitive Personal Information is Shared, Sold or Disclosed
Social security, driver’s license, state identification card, or passport number	-Directly from you on an employment application-Direct communication with you	Perform background checks Set up direct deposit	Disclosed: Background checkers Payment processor Shared or Sold: None
Account log-in, financial account, debit card number, plus an access code	Directly from you via during employee onboarding	Enable payroll Assist with account unlock	Disclosed: Payment processors IT providers Shared or Sold: None
Precise Geolocation.	From your digital device	Network Security	Disclosed: IT providers Security providers Shared or Sold: None
Racial or Ethnic Origin, Religious or Philosophical Beliefs, or Union Membership.	Directly from you on an employment application	Comply with legal requirements Accommodate special needs (e.g. religious dietary restrictions) Diversity, Equity and Inclusion programming	Disclosed: HR consultants Diversity consultants Government agencies Shared or Sold: None
Biometric Data if processed for identification purposes	Directly from you at login or when you start your shift	Network security Time keeping	Disclosed: Security providers Timekeeping services Shared or Sold: None
Health Information	Directly from you via our website Claims management providers	Evaluate, determine, and arrange benefits Arrange for coverage of worker’s compensation charges	Disclosed: Benefit providers Employment attorneys Shared or Sold: None
Information on Sex Life or Sexual Orientation.	Directly from you on an employment application if you elect to provide it	Diversity, Equity and Inclusion programming	Disclosed: Diversity consultants HR training firms Shared or Sold: None

Retention of Data

We intend to retain each category of personal information described above only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected, or a related and compatible purpose consistent with the average person’s expectation, and to comply with applicable laws and regulations. We consider the following criteria when determining how long to retain personal information: why we collected the personal information; the nature of the personal information; the sensitivity of the personal information; our legal obligations related to the personal information, and risks associated with retaining the personal information.

Your Rights to Your Personal Information

Subject to certain limitations, if you are a California resident, you have the right to submit requests related to the personal information we have collected about you. You may make such a request twice in a 12- month span. Please note, there are circumstances when we may not be able to comply with your request. For example, we may not be able to verify your request, or we may find that providing a full response conflicts with other legal obligations or regulatory requirements. We will notify you if this is the case.

Right to Receive Information on Privacy Practices. You have the right to receive the following information at or before the point of collection:

The categories of personal information to be collected;
The purposes for which the categories of personal information are collected or used;
Whether or not that personal information is sold or shared with Third Parties or disclosed to Vendors;
If the business collects Sensitive Personal Information, the categories of Sensitive Personal Information to be collected, the purposes for which it is collected or used, and whether that information is Sold or Shared; and
The length of time the business intends to retain each category of personal information, or if that is not possible, the criteria used to determine that period.

We have provided such information in this Policy, and you may request further information about our privacy practices by using the contact information provided below.

Right to Know and Right to Access. You have the right to request certain information we have collected about you. You have the right to request:

Specific pieces and categories of personal information we collected about you;
The categories of sources from which personal information was collected;
The purposes for which personal information was collected, shared, sold, or processed;
The categories of personal information we shared, sold or disclosed; and
The categories of Vendors or Third Parties with whom we shared, sold or disclosed personal information.

If you would like to make a request to know or to access your personal information, you can click here or use the email address or phone number listed under “Instructions to Exercise your Rights Below”. The link will take you to an interactive webform that you can complete and submit to make a request for information that we will then verify.

Right to Delete. You have the right to request that we delete certain personal information that we have collected. If you would like to make a request to delete your personal information, you can click here or use the email address or phone number listed under “Instructions to Exercise your Rights Below”. The link will take you to an interactive webform that you can complete and submit to make a request for information that we will then verify.

Right to Correct. You have a right to request that we correct any inaccurate personal information we may retain about you. If you would like to make a request to correct your personal information, you can click here or use the email address or phone number listed under “Instructions to Exercise your Rights Below”. The link will take you to an interactive webform that you can complete and submit to make a request for information that we will then verify.

Right to Opt-Out of the Sale and Sharing of Your Personal Information. You have the right to opt-out of the sale and sharing of your personal information with Third Parties. However, we do not sell or share personal information about applicants, employees or former employees with Third Parties. We also do not knowingly sell or share personal information of any individuals under 16 years of age.

If you opt-out of the sale of your personal information, we will wait at least 12 months before asking you if we may sell or share your personal information.

You have the right to opt-in to the sale of your personal information after you have opted out. If you would like to opt-in to the sale or sharing of your personal information, please email us at privacy@hormel.com or call us at 1-833-672-1232. Opting-in is a two-step process in which you will first clearly request to opt-in, and then separately confirm that choice.

Right to Limit the Use of Your Sensitive Personal Information. You have the right to instruct us to limit the use and disclosure of your Sensitive Personal Information to only that which is necessary to perform the services or provide the goods reasonably expected by average consumers, or for specific business purposes defined by applicable law. However, we do not use Sensitive Personal Information for purposes beyond those authorized by the CCPA.

Right to Non-discrimination. You have a right to exercise the above rights and we will not discriminate against you for exercising these rights. Please note that a legitimate denial of a request to access, delete, or opt-out is not discriminatory, nor is charging a fee for excessive or repetitive requests.

Instructions to Exercise your Rights. If you would like to make any of the data requests listed above, please click the link provided or contact us at 1-833-672-1232 or privacy@hormel.com. If you use the telephone number, you will be guided through a process that will allow you to submit a verifiable request, and the level of verification will depend on the request being submitted. If you use the email address, we may email you to request additional information from you to verify your request.

You may designate an authorized agent to exercise your rights under the CCPA on your behalf. Such individual must have power of attorney, or be an authorized agent registered with the relevant Secretary of State.

Right to Appeal. If you submit a request under this Policy and it is denied, you have the right to appeal that decision. If you choose to appeal, your request will move from HR to our Legal Department for review. If you would like to appeal a decision regarding your data request, please click here, call 1-833-672-1232, or email privacy@hormel.com. Please state that your request is an “Appeal,” and describe the date and nature of your original request.

Verification Process

When you submit a request to exercise your data subject rights, we may ask you to provide information that will enable us to verify your identity.

If you designate an authorized agent to exercise your rights on your behalf, we may require that you or the authorized agent do the following:

Verify your identity with us directly.
Provide proof of your signed written permission for the authorized agent to submit a request on your behalf.

We may deny a request from an agent purportedly acting on your behalf if we request, and the agent does not submit, proof that he, she, or it has been authorized by you to act on your behalf.

Personal Information of Minors

Our online content is not intended for children or minors under the age of sixteen years. Accordingly, we do not knowingly store information from minors under the age of sixteen years except as required by applicable law. If you believe that a child has submitted personal information to us, please contact us at privacy@hormel.com and we will delete the information.

Additional California Privacy Rights

Shine the Light Request. California Civil Code Section § 1798.83 permits users of our website who are California residents to request certain information regarding our disclosure of personal information to other parties for their direct marketing purposes. To make such a request, please send an email to privacy@hormel.com with the subject “Shine the Light Request.”

Changes to Our California Employee Privacy Policy

Hormel reserves the right to amend this Policy at our discretion and at any time. When we make changes to this Policy, we will post our updated notice online with a new Last Revised date. We encourage you to review this Policy regularly to ensure you are aware of any updates.

Additional Information

If you would like additional information regarding this Policy, please contact us at privacy@hormel.com, 1-833-672-1232, or

Hormel Foods Corporation
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Austin, MN 55912

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