Safeway BOGO Class Action Settlement

Safeway BOGO Class Action

Privacy Policy

Welcome to Our Privacy Policy

Welcome to the Privacy Policy page of the official website for the Safeway BOGO Class Action Settlement (the “Settlement”) website, administered by the Claims Administrator under the supervision of legal counsel and the Circuit Court of the State of Oregon for the County of Multnomah. Respecting your privacy is a priority for us. This Privacy Policy describes in plain language how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information about you in relation to administration of the Safeway BOGO Class Action Settlement. If you are a class member, a visitor to this site inquiring about the case or settlement, or a party that may need to correct a mailing address or adjust the claim status or appeal on your settlement submission, you will find information about these rights here and we invite you to review our Privacy Policy. It contains important information about our practices regarding collecting information about you and how you can exercise your privacy rights.

The Safeway BOGO Class Action Website Privacy Policy

This site is the only place to get information about the Safeway BOGO Class Action Settlement (Stewart et al. v. Albertsons Companies, Inc., Case No. 16CV15125). This website is intended to provide accurate, straightforward, and court-approved information about the class action settlement, who is eligible, how and when to make a claim, deadlines, legal documents related to the matter, and other related information. This settlement resolves allegations that Safeway Inc. and its parent company Albertsons Companies, Inc. increased prices on certain meat merchandise during periods of “Buy One, Get One Free” or “Buy One, Get Two Free” promotions between May 4, 2015 and Sept. 7, 2016 in Oregon. Safeway and Albertsons deny any wrongdoing. This website is not authorized or hosted by the Court. All settlement notices and claims should be directed exclusively to Postlethwaite & Netterville, the court-appointed Claims Administrator, at the contact information listed herein, not to the Court.

Information We Gather

To administer the settlement and appropriately distribute benefits, we need to collect certain types of personal information from class members and website users, including:

  • Contact Information, including your full name, mailing address, e-mail address, and telephone number (generally used to communicate with class members and send settlement payments);
  • Safeway Club Card Information, including numbers, codes, or identifiers for Safeway Club Cards (generally used to verify qualification for class membership);
  • Purchase Data, including records or other documentation of qualifying purchases made at Safeway stores in Oregon and which fall within the eligible period;
  • Claims Submission Data, including information you provide upon submitting or filing a claim online such as indication of digital payment preference and updated contact information;
  • Communication History, including detail and documentation of correspondence between you and the Claims Administrator (including e-mail, phone, and mail correspondence); and
  • Website Usage Data, including non-personal information such as IP addresses, browser type, device identifiers, and screen resolution for purposes of website security and optimizing class member website experience (not connected or linkable to personally identifiable information).

How We Gather Information

As noted in our earlier post, we obtain your information in a variety of secure ways, including:

  • Direct Submission: The information you provide when you communicate with us by submitting a claim, updating your contact information, selecting a payment method, or contacting us with questions.
  • Automatic Collection: Information about your use of the site collected automatically by cookies and other technologies when you visit our website. This information is used to enhance features and security of the site.
  • Third Party Providers: We acquire information from Safeway, Albertsons Companies, Inc., and/or their authorized agents to confirm your qualification as a class member. All sharing of data with third parties occurs under strict confidentiality provisions and only for purposes corresponding with the administration of the settlement in this action.
  • Official Correspondence: We record any written or telephone communications you have with the Claims Administrator to ensure efficient and accurate service.

Your Personally Identifiable Information

Your personal information is utilized exclusively in connection with the administration of the Safeway BOGO Class Action Settlement and other related legal purposes. The information is employed for various reasons, including claims verification to confirm your status as a class member or eligibility for settlement benefits based on your purchase history or Safeway Club Card information; payment processing to facilitate and distribute settlement awards (including digital payments) to all verified class members; communications to inform you of your verification status, settlement updates, deadlines, or other significant notices; inquiries to address your questions, requests for information or assistance, or to update your contact details; compliance to adhere to legal or regulatory obligations mandated by the Court, counsel, or applicable law; and security to protect the website, you, your information, and the integrity of the claims process from unauthorized access or fraud.

Disclosure of Personally Identifiable Information to Third Parties

We take your privacy very seriously and will not share or disclose any of your information with third parties except to the extent necessary to administer the settlement or comply with the law. There are a limited number of cases in which we may share information, including:

  • Legal Counsel and Court: Your information may be reviewed by counsel or the Court as part of settlement administration, compliance, or to respond to specific objections or opt-outs.
  • Payment Processors: To implement payments associated with your settlement, we must share some of your information with recognized digital payment processors or banks, under contractual obligations ensuring privacy and data security.
  • Service Providers: When necessary, secure vendors may be engaged to assist with website hosting, data processing, or customer support. All vendors must execute confidentiality agreements.
  • Legal Obligation: We may be required to disclose your information if compelled by lawful authority such as a law, statute, court order, or regulatory authority.
  • Mergers Or Restructuring: In the event that claims administration were to change or a merger occur, your information would only be disclosed to facilitate continued administration of settlement and ensure continued security associated with your privacy.

Data Security and Protection

This site prioritizes the security of your information. We use industry-standard measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized and accidental disclosure, loss, misuse, alteration, or destruction. These security measures include the following:

  • Encryption of Your Information: All data transmitted on the website is encrypted using SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) technology.
  • Restricted Access to Your Information: Access to personal information is restricted to authorized personnel who receive information pertaining to settlement administration for legitimate purposes. All staff members receive up-to-date security training and must sign confidentiality agreements.
  • Storage of Your Information: Personal information is maintained in Postlethwaite & Netterville secure computer servers with restricted access. The servers are monitored and updated continuously.
  • Incident Evaluation and Notification: In the rare event that a compromise of your data does occur, we maintain an incident response program that will ensure the affected individuals and state authorities are notified immediately and mitigation action is taken.

Policy of Retention

We only retain your personal information to the extent necessary to meet the purposes of the Privacy Policy and comply with applicable legal and regulatory requirements. In particular:

  • Claims Processing: We only retain personal information regarding claims submissions, eligibility, and payment or reimbursement distributions until such time as we complete all settlement obligations and audits.
  • Legal Compliance: We may retain certain personal information for a particular statutory period if requested by the Court or required by applicable law, including for record-keeping, reporting, or responding to litigation.
  • Data Deletion: We delete or anonymize all personal information once the established records retention period has elapsed or upon full closure of the settlement. If you seek removal of your personal information before this automatic expiration, please contact the Claims Administrator.

Your Rights

As a member of the class or a visitor to the site, you have certain rights with respect to your personal information. These include:

  • Access: You may request a copy of any personal data we hold about you (including related to your claim or eligibility).
  • Correction: You may correct or update any inaccurate or incomplete personal data held by us insofar as it concerns you. This is relevant for ensuring that we make a correct payment distribution.
  • Deletion: You may request that we delete personal data, subject to the legal and settlement requirements that we retain the data for the specific period.
  • Opt-out of communications: We will stop sending you such non-essential information relating to the settlement if you notify us at any time. However, certain notifications required by the Court and relating to its functions are obligatory and cannot be opted out of.
  • Data portability: When requested, we will provide you with an export of information held in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format.

To exercise any of these rights please contact the Claims Administrator using the following contact details:

How We Use Cookies and Related Technologies

Our site uses cookies and similar technologies to operate our site and for analytics to understand how you use our site and to help us keep our site secure. In particular, we use the following:

  • Required Cookies: Required cookies enable you to navigate the site and use its features, such as enabling you to log into secure areas of the site and make a claim, to select a payment option, or to use other functionalities.
  • Analytics Cookies: We use analytic cookies for anonymized analytics to understand your use of our site and how to improve our website. No personally identifiable information is used in connection with analytics.
  • Cookie Management: You can set browsers to refuse cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent. However, if you disable cookies, this may limit your use of some key site features, including the claims process.

No cookies are used for any advertising, including behavioural advertising or remarketing purposes.

All cookie data is handled in compliance with applicable privacy laws. For more details, you may also review our Cookie Policy.

Children’s Privacy

This website and settlement administration are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect or ask anyone under 18 for personal information. If you have reason to believe that a child under the age of 18 has provided us with information, please contact the Claims Administrator immediately to allow us to take appropriate action to remove such information from our files.

International Disclosures

The Safeway BOGO Class Action Settlement applies only to individuals who made qualifying purchases within the United States. Data is handled and stored within the United States. If you come to this website from outside the United States, data about your visit will be transferred to, and reside on servers inside the United States, where privacy laws differ from those of your country. By use of this website, and by submitting a claim, you consent to such transfer, handling, and processing.

Links to Third-Party Website and External Sites

Our website may have links to some third party websites for additional information or resources about the settlement, such as court documents or a payment processing site. This Privacy Policy only applies to information collected on this site and through our official communications. We assume no responsibility for the privacy policies of sites to which we provide links. We recommend you review the privacy policies and practices of all third-party sites to which you are providing personal information.

Changes to Privacy Policy

We may amend this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in the law, settlement administration practices, or technology. Any revisions will be posted prominently on this page along with the effective date of the revised policy. We advise that you review this policy from time to time in case of such changes. Your continued use of the website following the posting of a revised Privacy Policy shall constitute your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

Contact with the Claims Administrator

Your privacy is important to us. Should you have any questions about your Privacy Policy, if you require assistance with your claim, would like to exercise your rights, or have any issues regarding your information, please contact the Claims Administrator directly:

We will respond to all inquiries regarding privacy with all due haste, and all care and quality of highest order. For more ways to reach us, please see our Contact Us page.

Privacy FAQs

Below are responses to frequently asked questions concerning the handling of your personal information during the course of the settlement process:

  • Q: What is the purpose of providing my Safeway Club Card number or details of purchases?
    A: The information is necessary to ensure that you are a valid class member and to confirm that only eligible members will receive settlement payments.
  • Q: Will my information be used for marketing or sold to solicitors?
    A: No. The use of your information is strictly for the class action settlement process and will not be sold or used for marketing campaigns.
  • Q: How do I correct or update my contact information?
    A: You can provide corrected information by contacting the Claims Administrator by using the information provided above. Updating your information will also ensure efficient processing of your claim.
  • Q: Is my payment information safe?
    A: Yes. All payments are undertaken through secure networks and necessary details are only shared with trusted contracted payment providers, solely for the purposes of distribution of the settlement payment.
  • Q: How long will you keep my information?
    A: We only keep your information for the period which is necessary to undertake settlement related purposes and comply with governing regulations, thereafter it is securely disposed of.

Should you have any further questions then please contact us using the above listed contact details or visit our Frequently Asked Questions page.

Your Consent to These Terms

By submitting a Claim Form to this website or otherwise communicating with the Claims Administrator in connection with the Settlement and by using this website, Claimants agree to the gathering, processing, and dissemination of their individual personal information pursuant to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of this Privacy Policy, do not submit your personal information or otherwise use the settlement website.

Governing Law

This Privacy Policy and any disputes relating to it shall be governed by the laws of the State of Oregon and applicable federal law. Any action at law or in equity relating to this Privacy Policy or your personal information shall be filed only in state or federal courts located in County of Multnomah, Oregon in connection with Safeway BOGO Settlement.

Foreign Language Support

We are committed to making our website, our claims process, and our privacy practices accessible to all users. If you need assistance because of a disability, or if you need language assistance with respect to this Privacy Policy or any other aspect of the settlement process, please contact the Claims Administrator at (719) 925-0282 or [email protected]. We will attempt to provide you with a reasonable accommodation or the information as you request.

Conclusion – Commitment to Your Privacy

The Safeway BOGO Class Action Settlement website is committed to safeguarding your privacy, and providing you with respect and individual attention throughout the claims process. We employ methods of security that are considered industry standards and use reasonable limits to protect your privacy in all information sharing. We adhere absolutely to all legal and ethical standards. Your faith in the settlement process is fundamental to its fair and efficient collective administration. If you have any questions, comments, concerns, or need further information about this Privacy Statement or our privacy practices, please contact the Claims Administrator as soon as possible. Thank you for participating and preserving the integrity of this complex legal proceeding.