Privacy Policy

Last updated: [Oct 20, 2024]

Welcome to Costco ESS – Costco Employee Self-Service
(“we”, “us”, “our”). Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website https://mycostcoess.org (the “Site”). Please read this policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this policy, please do not access the Site.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information when you visit our blog:

a. Personal Information:

  • When you subscribe to our newsletter, leave a comment, or contact us, we may collect personally identifiable information such as your name, email address, and any other information you voluntarily provide.

b. Non-Personal Information:

  • We may collect non-personal information such as your browser type, operating system, IP address, pages viewed, and the date and time of your visit. This helps us understand how visitors use our blog and improve user experience.

c. Cookies:

  • We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small data files that are stored on your device when you visit our site. You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, but this may affect the functionality of the site.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect in the following ways:

  • To provide and maintain our blog, including improving its content and functionality.
  • To communicate with you, such as sending newsletters or responding to comments or inquiries.
  • To analyze usage patterns and improve the blog’s performance.
  • To comply with legal obligations.

3. Third-Party Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside parties without your consent, except in the following situations:

  • Service Providers: We may share information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our blog or conducting business (e.g., email service providers or hosting platforms). These parties are contractually obligated to keep your information confidential.
  • Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to legal proceedings, subpoenas, or governmental requests.
  • Advertising and Analytics: We may use third-party services such as Google Analytics to analyze user behavior and optimize our content. These third parties may use cookies or other tracking technologies to gather information about your online activity.

4. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Your Choices Regarding Your Information

You have the right to:

  • Access Your Data: You may request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
  • Update or Delete Your Data: You can update or request the deletion of your personal information by contacting us.
  • Opt-Out of Communications: You can opt out of receiving newsletters or promotional emails by following the “unsubscribe” link in any email.

6. Third-Party Links

Our blog may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing them with any personal information.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our blog is not intended for individuals under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe that we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, please contact us, and we will take steps to delete such information.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal or regulatory reasons. The updated version will be indicated by the “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy. Please review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, you can contact us at;

Costco.com Online Orders
1-800-955-2292
*including orders delivered by Costco Logistics

Phone Hours:
Mon – Fri: 5 am – 8 pm PT
Sat-Sun: 5 am – 7 pm PT
Chat Hours:
Mon – Fri: 5 am – 8 pm PT
Sat-Sun: 5 am – 7 pm PT

Membership and Warehouse
1-800-774-2678