This Privacy Notice for California Consumers (“Notice”), presented by American Advantage Solutions (“american-advantage” “Company,” “we,” or “our”), supplements and forms an integral part of the information provided in the American Advantage Solutions Online Privacy Policy. It is applicable solely to individuals who are consumers (“you” or “your”) as defined in Section 1798.140(g) of the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (“CCPA”). We adopt this Notice
to comply with the CCPA, and any terms defined in the CCPA hold the same meaning when used in this Notice. American Advantage Solutions collects personal information that identifies, relates to, describes, references, is reasonably capable of being associated with, or could reasonably be linked, directly or indirectly, with a particular consumer, household, or device (“personal information”). As a consumer, you possess certain rights regarding your personal information as defined in the CCPA. This Notice furnishes you with information regarding how American Advantage Solutions collects, uses, and shares personal information. Furthermore, it delineates the rights you possess regarding the personal information we collect from you and elucidates how you can exercise those rights.
Collection and Use of Personal Information
American Advantage Solutions acknowledges the eleven (11) broad categories of personal information referenced in the CCPA that a business may collect about a consumer. Specifically, within the last twelve (12) months, American Advantage Solutions has collected the following categories of personal information from consumers:
Category
Examples
Collected
A. Identifiers.
A real name, alias, postal address, unique personal identifier, online identifier, Internet Protocol address, email address, account name, Social Security number, driver’s license number, passport number, or other similar identifiers.
YES
B. Personal information categories listed in the California Customer Records statute (Cal. Civ. Code § 1798.80(e)).
Personal information in this category encompasses a name, signature, Social Security number, physical attributes or description, address, phone number, passport details, driver’s license or state ID number, insurance policy details, educational background, employment status, work history, bank account details, credit card information, debit card details, financial particulars, medical records, or health insurance data. It's worth noting that certain personal details in this category may also fall under other categories.
YES
C. Protected classification characteristics under California or federal law.
This category includes age (40 years or older), race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, religion or creed, marital status, health condition, physical or mental disability, gender (including gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and genetic information (including familial genetic information).
YES
D. Commercial information.
Details concerning personal property, products, or services acquired, purchased, contemplated, or otherwise obtained, along with additional information pertaining to buying or consumption habits and tendencies.
YES
E. Biometric information.
Biological, physiological, behavioral, and genetic traits or attributes, as well as patterns of activity, utilized for generating a template or other form of identifier or identifying information. This includes fingerprints, facial features, vocal characteristics, iris or retinal scans, keystrokes, gait, or other physical patterns, as well as data related to sleep, health, or exercise.
NO
F. Internet or other similar network activity.
Information encompassing a consumer's browsing activities, search records, and details of their engagements with websites, applications, or advertisements.
YES
G. Geolocation Data
Data pertaining to the physical whereabouts or movements of an individual.
NO
H. Sensory Data
Information in the form of audio recordings, electronic data, visual content, thermal readings, scents, or comparable data.
NO
I. Professional or employment-related information.
Current or past job history or performance evaluations.
NO
J. Non-public education information (per the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (20 U.S.C. Section 1232g, 34 C.F.R. Part 99)).
Records pertaining to education, including but not limited to grades, transcripts, class rosters, student schedules, identification numbers, financial details, and disciplinary records, maintained by an educational institution or its authorized representative.
NO
K. Inferences drawn from other personal information.
A profile that captures an individual's preferences, traits, psychological tendencies, predispositions, behaviors, attitudes, intelligence, capabilities, and skills.
YES
Being engaged in financial activities, American Advantage Solutions qualifies as a "financial institution" under the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act ("GLBA"). Although the CCPA doesn't provide exemptions for financial institutions, Section 1798.145(e) of the CCPA exempts personal information collected by a financial institution in accordance with the GLBA.
Personal information excludes data that is publicly available from government records, as well as de-identified or aggregated consumer information. Additionally, it excludes information collected under the GLBA or any other data excluded from the CCPA's scope.
We have obtained the categories of personal information listed above from the following categories of sources:
American Advantage Solutions gathers personal information from various sources and utilizes it for multiple purposes. Here's an outline of how we collect, use, and disclose your data:
Sources of Personal Information:Directly from You:
This includes information you provide through forms or when purchasing products/services.
Indirectly from You:
Information obtained while providing services or observing your actions on our website.
Utilization of Personal Information:
Providing requested information, products, or services. Fulfilling the purpose for which the information was provided. Managing and securing your account. Customizing your website experience and delivering relevant content, offers, and ads. Advertising and marketing products/services from affiliated and non-affiliated entities. Maintaining the safety and integrity of our website and business. Processing transactions and providing support. Conducting testing, research, and product development. Responding to law enforcement requests and complying with legal obligations.
RIGHT TO OPT-OUT OF SALE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION
TO EXERCISE THE ACCESS, DATA PORTABILITY, AND DELETION RIGHTS DESCRIBED ABOVE, PLEASE SUBMIT A VERIFIABLE CONSUMER REQUEST TO American Advantage solution BY:
FILLING OUT THE CALIFORNIA CONSUMER REQUEST FORM AVAILABLE AT BY CLICKING HERE.
Notice Regarding Your Rights:
Access & Data Portability Rights: You can request information about the personal data we collect, use, and disclose. Deletion Request Rights: You can request the deletion of personal information we collected and retained, subject to certain exceptions. Right to Opt-Out of Sale of Personal Information: You have the right to opt-out of the sale of your personal information.
Exercising Your Rights:
You can submit verifiable consumer requests by calling us or filling out the California Consumer Request Form. We will respond to your requests within 45 days, with the option for an extension up to 90 days if necessary.
Non-Discrimination:
We do not discriminate against consumers for exercising their CCPA rights.
Changes to Our Privacy Notice:
We reserve the right to amend this notice, and updates will be posted on our website.
American Advantage Solutions LLC
Phone: 833-757-4801
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