Golden State Foods LLC
– Privacy Policy

Quick summary

We do not sell or share personal information (including for cross‑context behavioral advertising).
 

We do not track you across third‑party websites, and we do not allow third parties to collect your personal information across different sites via our pages.
 

We collect limited information necessary to operate the Site (e.g., basic logs) and to process job applications submitted through our Careers Page.
 

Scope

This Privacy Policy covers (1) visitors to our Site and (2) California job applicants who apply through our Careers Page. Where noted, this Privacy Policy also serves as our “Notice at Collection” for California residents.
 

Notice at Collection (California)

We disclose below the categories of personal information, purposes, retention periods, and whether information is sold or shared (we do not).

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A. Website Visitors

Category of PI: Identifiers / device info (IP address, browser type)

Purpose(s): Site operation, security, debugging, analytics to improve user experience

Retention: ~12 months

Sold or Shared? No
 

Category of PI: Contact info (name, email) via forms

Purpose(s): Respond to inquiries

Retention: ~24 months

Sold or Shared? No

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B. Job applicants (Careers Page)

Category of PI: Identifiers & contact info

Purpose(s): Manage applications

Retention: At least 4 years

Sold or Shared? No

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Category of PI: Employment & education info

Purpose(s): Evaluate qualifications

Retention: At least 4 years

Sold or Shared? No

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Category of PI: References, communications

Purpose(s): Recruitment process

Retention: At least 4 years

Sold or Shared? No

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We do not “sell” or “share” personal information

We do not sell your personal information and do not share it for cross‑context behavioral advertising; therefore, we do not display a “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” link.

 

Cookies and similar technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to operate the Site and improve user experience. This includes Google Analytics, which helps us understand how visitors interact with our Site (e.g., pages visited, time spent, and general usage patterns). Google Analytics collects information such as your IP address, browser type, and device identifiers. This information is used only for statistical purposes and to improve our services.

You can learn more about how Google collects and processes data by visiting Google’s Privacy Policy and Google Analytics Terms of Service. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

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Do Not Track (CalOPPA disclosure)

We do not track users over time and do not allow third parties to collect personal information about your online activities across different websites through our Site.

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How we disclose personal information

We disclose personal information to:

• Service providers/contractors under written contracts that restrict use of personal information to specified services (e.g., hosting, applicant tracking system, background‑check providers).

• Legal or safety purposes (to comply with law, respond to lawful requests, or protect rights, safety, or property).
   

We do not disclose personal information to third parties for their own direct marketing purposes.
 

Your California privacy rights (CCPA)

California residents have the following rights:

• Right to know/access

• Right to delete

• Right to correct

• Right to data portability

• Right to opt‑out of sale or sharing (not applicable)

• Right to limit use/disclosure of sensitive PI (not applicable)

• Right to non‑discrimination
   

How to submit a request:

• Web form: https://www.goldenstatefoods.com/contact

• Email: info@goldenstatefoods.com

• Phone: 949.247.8000
   

We will verify your identity before fulfilling your request and respond within 45 days (with one possible 45‑day extension).
 

Applicant‑specific disclosures (Careers Page)

• Sources of PI: Directly from you, references, background‑check providers, recruiters.

• Purposes: Recruitment, evaluation, compliance with law.

• Retention: At least 4 years from record creation or employment decision, longer if legally required.

• Disclosures: To service providers such as applicant tracking and background screening vendors.

Children’s privacy

Our Site and Careers Page are not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
 

Data Security Measures

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information, including:

• Encryption in transit and at rest for sensitive data where applicable.

• Access controls to limit access to authorized personnel.

• Regular security assessments and vulnerability management.

• Secure data storage and disposal practices.

• Vendor due diligence to ensure service providers maintain appropriate security measures.

While we take these precautions, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. If you believe your interaction with us is no longer secure, please contact us immediately using the information in the Contact Us section.

Shine the Light (California Civil Code § 1798.83)

We do not disclose personal information to third parties for their direct marketing purposes.

Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the updated version and revise the “Effective Date” above.

Contact us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, contact us at:

• Email: info@goldenstatefoods.com

• Mail: Golden State Foods LLC, Attn: Privacy, 18301 Von Karman Ave, Suite 1100, Irvine, CA, 92612

• Call: 949-247-8000