None of the communications made through this website should be construed as an offer to sell or buy an Ace Hardware franchise in, nor is any such communication directed to, the residents of any jurisdiction requiring registration of the franchise before it is offered and sold in that jurisdiction. No Ace Hardware franchise will be sold to any resident of any such jurisdiction until the offering has been exempted from the requirements of, or duly registered in and declared effective by, such jurisdiction and the required disclosure document has been delivered to the prospective franchisee before the sale in compliance with applicable law. If you have any questions concerning the registration status of Ace Hardware franchises in your state, please contact our business development team at 630-990-6900. THE RESULTS DESCRIBED ON THIS WEBSITE ABOVE SHOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED AS THE ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL RESULTS THAT YOU CAN REALIZE. WE DO NOT REPRESENT THAT YOU CAN ATTAIN THESE RESULTS AND YOUR FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE IS LIKELY TO DIFFER. YOU SHOULD CONSULT WITH YOUR OWN ACCOUNTING, LEGAL AND BUSINESS ADVISORS ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY.
Ace Hardware International (“Ace Hardware” or “we” or “us”) recognizes that you care how information about you is collected and used. This Privacy Policy describes our information collection, use and sharing practices only for new business development offline and for the web site, acehardwareintl.com (“Web site”). The practices described in this Privacy Policy do not necessarily reflect our practices with respect to information gathered through other Web sites that we operate or offline for other purposes.
Personal information you provide to us will be collected, used, stored, transferred and otherwise processed in the United States. For purposes of this Privacy Policy, personal information is information that identifies you or could be used to identify you such as your name, address, email address, and phone number. By submitting your personal information to us, you are indicating your explicit consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
Any personal information you provide us will be processed by Ace pursuant to Article 6.1 of the GDPR for the legitimate interests of Ace, as necessary for the performance of a contract, or in order to take steps necessary prior to entering into a contract.
Personal Information
We collect personal information that you provide to us. For example, when you: (i) submit a qualification form; (ii) request an information on new stores and store conversions; (iii) when you contact us with online inquiries or promotional communication preferences; and/or (iv) otherwise voluntarily provide personal information to us. If you and Ace Hardware International both choose to explore business development opportunities with each other, we may also collect personal information about you from third parties throughout the process. The types of personal information that may be collected includes, but is not limited to: name, mailing address, email address, telephone number, marital status, date of birth, nationality, business experience, background and financial information. This information may be used to provide you with more information about operating an Ace Hardware International retail store, to conduct an evaluation of your qualifications to operate an Ace Hardware International retail store, and for administrative and analytical purposes.
Anonymous Information We Automatically Collect
Like many web sites, we use technologies to collect and store certain anonymous information automatically whenever you interact with this Web site. For example, we use cookies, which are files created by a Web server and stored on your computer’s hard drive by your Web browser, to collect information regarding customer traffic patterns and site usage. This information is used to analyze and improve this Web site.
We may also use web beacons (also known as action tags, pixels, or transparent GIF files) to help manage online marketing and advertising. These web beacons may be provided by our marketing partner(s) and enable our marketing partner(s) to recognize a unique web beacon placed by us or by such third party. Web beacons also allow us to learn which partner’s website advertisements bring users to our Web site.
The Web sites are not intended for users under the age of 18. If you are under the age of 18, you should not use the Web sites and should not submit any personal information of any kind to us.
We do not share your personal information collected under this Privacy Policy unless we provide you with advance notice or as described in this Privacy Policy. We may share your personal information with vendors we retain to provide services necessary to our operations. Examples of these services include, but are not limited to, operation of our Web sites, customer relationship management, mail delivery, management of email campaigns and other communications, fraud protection and credit risk reduction, marketing and promotional activities, Web site evaluation, database services, data analysis and, where applicable, data cleansing. Although we may provide personal information to these third parties, they are authorized to use this information only in connection with the services they perform on our behalf.
We, or those with whom we have shared information in accordance with this Privacy Policy, may release personal information if we believe in good faith that: (i) the law or legal process requires it; (ii) we have received a request from a law enforcement agency; (iii) such release is necessary or advisable to protect the rights, property, interests, or safety of Ace Hardware, or any of our respective affiliates, business partners, customers, or others; (iv) it is necessary to resolve disputes, troubleshoot problems, prevent fraud and otherwise enforce the Privacy Policy or any other terms or policies applicable to the Web sites; or (v) we are expressly authorized by applicable law to do so.
We also reserve the right to transfer any information we have about you, including personal information, in connection with the sale, merger or transfer of all or a portion of the business or assets of Ace Hardware to a third party or in event that Ace Hardware is merged with or becomes part of another organization.
We use various measures to protect your personal information. However, as you probably know, third parties may unlawfully intercept or access transmissions or private communications. Therefore, although we work to protect your privacy, we do not promise, and you should not expect, that your personal information or private communications will always remain private.
You can correct and update your personal information by contacting us by email at sjade@acehardware.com
Promotional Communications
You can opt out of receiving future promotional electronic mailings from us by following the unsubscribe procedures indicated in each email.
Cookies
You may block or restrict cookies on your computer or purge them from your browser by adjusting your web browser preferences. You should consult the operating instructions that apply to your browser for instructions on how to configure your browser setting to meet your preferences. Disabling cookies may prevent you from taking advantage of some features of our Web site.
These Web sites may contain links to other web sites operated by Ace Hardware and/or web sites operated by third parties. The practices described in this Privacy Policy do not apply to information gathered through these other web sites. We encourage you to be aware of when you leave these Web sites and read the privacy policies of each and every web site that you visit. We are not responsible for the content or policies of third party sites.
We welcome your questions, comments and concerns regarding privacy. Ace Hardware International is committed to the resolution of your concerns and complaints about your privacy and the collection and use of your personal information. If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or how we protect your personal information, please contact us at sjade@acehardware.com or Ace Hardware Corporation Attention: International Business Development 2200 Kensington Ct. Oak Brook, IL 60523.
Our Web sites will continue to evolve to bring you new features and services and to implement technological advances. As a result, we may change this Privacy Policy from time to time without prior notice. Revised versions of this Privacy Policy will be posted on the Web sites, together with an updated effective date. In some cases, we may also send an email notifying users of the changes. You should check the Web sites periodically to see if any recent changes to this Privacy Policy have occurred. By continuing to use the Web sites after we post any such changes, you accept the Privacy Policy as modified.
Effective Date
This Privacy Policy is effective as of May 9, 2011.
Applicant Privacy Policy
Additional Notice for Panama Applicants and Employees
This Additional Notice for Panama (the “Panama Additional Notice”) complements the Applicant Privacy Policy and applies solely to data subjects who have rights under Applicable Law in Panama.
For ease of reference, “Applicable Law” means Law 81 of 2019 (“Data Protection Law”) and Executive Decree 285 of 2021 (“Data Protection Regulation”).
Unless otherwise defined in the Applicant Privacy Policy, any terms defined in this Panama Additional Notice have the same meaning used in the Data Protection Law. In the event of any conflict or inconsistency, this Panama Additional Notice will govern and prevail over any and all other terms of the Applicant Privacy Policy.
The Data Controller(s) for any personal data gathered in Panama, are Ace Hardware Corporation and its affiliates and subsidiaries (collectively “Ace Hardware”).
Lawful Basis
We will use consent as a lawful basis for the collection and processing of your personal information. Please note that consent to processing for personal information may be implied by your use or continued use of our online platform and/or by submitting an application.
Withdrawal of Consent
You may withdraw the consent, without retroactive effects, at any time via your Workday Profile or contacting us at the email address set forth herein.
Ace Hardware shall respect your decision to withdraw consent, and will no longer process your personal information; nonetheless, please note that without your consent it is possible that certain services cannot be provided.
Automated Decisions
Ace Hardware reserves the right to make any form of automated decisions regarding your personal information.
Cross-border Transfers
Given the international nature of our business, your personal information may be transferred to recipients located in countries other than your own (such as the US), including countries which may not have laws protecting the use of your personal information which are as strong as the laws in your country. However, the security of your personal information is our priority, and we maintain adequate safeguards (including the use of appropriate contracts) to protect it.
ARCO Rights
You have additional rights with respect to your personal information, and we have the obligation to comply with those rights.
You may at any time exercise any of the following rights, namely: access, rectification, cancellation, opposition and portability, which can be exercised via your Workday Profile or contacting us at the email address set forth herein.
We are committed to conducting our business in accordance with these principles and the highest security standards to ensure, at all times, the confidentiality and protection of your personal information.
Contact Information
If you have any question about this Panama Additional Notice or otherwise wish to exercise any right according to this Panama Additional Notice, please contact us at:
internationalcommunications@acehardware.com
Ace Hardware International
Oceania Business Plaza, Tower 1000,
26th Floor, Punta Pacifica,
Panama City, Republic of Panama
Office: +507 294-4906
Effective Date and Notice of Changes
This Panama Additional Notice, as well as the Applicant Privacy Notice takes effect on 06/25/2024 and will remain in effect until a new updated version is uploaded. Any change to this Panama Additional Notice or Applicant Privacy Notice will be posted in our website immediately.
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