SARGENTO FREE CHEESE SWEEPSTAKES

OFFICIAL RULES

NO PURCHASE IS NECESSARY TO PARTICIPATE OR WIN. A PURCHASE WILL NOT IMPROVE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING.  VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW. TO BE ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE AND WIN A PRIZE (AS THAT TERM IS DEFINED BELOW) YOU MUST SATISFY THE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS SET FORTH BELOW AND COMPLY WITH ALL OTHER PROVISIONS OF THESE OFFICIAL RULES.

BY PARTICIPATING IN THIS SWEEPSTAKES, YOU AGREE TO ABIDE BY AND BE BOUND BY THESE OFFICIAL RULES, WHICH ARE A CONTRACT, SO READ THEM CAREFULLY BEFORE PARTICIPATING. WITHOUT LIMITATION, THIS CONTRACT PROVIDES FOR INDEMNIFICATION OF THE SPONSOR AND OTHER SWEEPSTAKES ENTITIES BY YOU, A CLASS ACTION AND JURY TRIAL WAIVER, A REQUIREMENT THAT MOST DISPUTES BE SETTLED BY MANDATORY BINDING ARBITRATION, AND A LIMITATION OF YOUR RIGHTS AND REMEDIES.

1) Sweepstakes Entry Periods: The Sargento Free Cheese Sweepstakes (the “Sweepstakes”) consists of four (4) separate Entry Periods as set forth below (each, an “Entry Period”): 

• Entry Period 1 (Taste of Randolph): June 19, 2026 at 4:00pm CT through June 21, 2026 at 10:00pm CT.  

• Entry Period 2 (Summerfest): June 25, 2026 at 12:00pm CT through June 27, 2026 at 8:00pm CT.  

• Entry Period 3 (Minnesota State Fair): August 27, 2026 at 7:00am CT through August 30, 2026 at 11:00pm CT.  

• Entry Period 4 (Bourbon & Beyond): September 24, 2026 at 11:00am CT through September 27, 2026 at 10:00pm CT.

The Sweepstakes begins at the start of Entry Period 1 and ends at the close of Entry Period 4 (the “Sweepstakes Period”).  Entries received outside of an applicable Entry Period will be void. In the event that any event listed in an Entry Period is cancelled, shortened, or materially modified for any reason beyond Sponsor's reasonable control, Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to (a) extend the online entry method for the affected Entry Period for a period determined by Sponsor; (b) cancel the affected Entry Period and redistribute the Prizes allocated to that Entry Period among the remaining Entry Periods; or (c) cancel the affected Entry Period and select winners from among all eligible entries received during that Entry Period prior to such cancellation or modification.  Any such changes will be announced on the Sweepstakes website.

2) Eligibility: To be eligible to enter the Sweepstakes and potentially win a Prize (as defined below), entrants must, at the time of entry, meet all of the following requirements:  (i) be legal residents of the fifty (50) United States or the District of Columbia (“Territory”); and (ii) be 18 years of age or older and the age of majority in the entrant’s jurisdiction of residence as of the date and time of participation (each, a “Participant(s)”).  Employees, officers, directors, retirees and agents of Sargento or any other company involved in the presentation, administration or fulfillment of the Sweepstakes, and their respective subsidiaries, affiliated companies, and divisions (collectively, the “Sweepstakes Entities”) and each of their immediate family members (defined as any spouse, partner, parent, legal guardian, sibling, child, legal ward, grandparent, or grandchild, regardless of where they reside) and/or those living in the same household of any such person (whether or not related) are not eligible to enter the Sweepstakes. Void outside the Territory and where prohibited by law.

3) Sponsor: The Sponsor and Administrator of the Sweepstakes is Sargento Foods Inc., located at One Persnickety Place, Plymouth, Wisconsin 53073. 

4) How To Participate in the Sweepstakes: During the applicable Entry Period, Participants may enter the Sweepstakes by one of the following methods:  (a) In-Person Entry: Visit the Sargento Cheese Wheeler at the applicable event listed in Rule 1 during the specified dates and times and complete an official entry form; or (b) Online Entry: Visit  https://www.sargento.com/free-cheese-sweeps and complete and submit the online entry form.  All entries must be received during the applicable Entry Period.  Purported entries that are incorrect or incomplete, received outside the applicable Entry Period, or that contain obscene, offensive, or any other language communicating messages inconsistent with the positive images with which Sponsor wishes to associate itself (all as determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion) will be void and disqualified.  Sponsor is not responsible for misspellings, typographical errors, or other issues that may affect the ability to locate or record a purported entry.  Normal Internet access and phone/usage charges imposed by your online/phone service may apply.  Each entry must be submitted by the individual Participant; automated and/or repetitive submission of entries (including but not limited to entries made using any script, macro, bot or sweepstakes service) will be disqualified. Limit one (1) entry per person during the entire Sweepstakes Period.

NOTE ABOUT MOBILE DATA AND MESSAGING CHARGES: When you participate in the Sweepstakes via a mobile device and/or download or transmit data via your mobile device, standard data and messaging rates may apply according to the terms and conditions of your service agreement with your wireless carrier. Other charges may apply (such as normal airtime and carrier charges) and may appear on your mobile phone bill or be deducted from your prepaid account balance. Wireless carriers' rate plans may vary, and you should contact your wireless carrier for more information on rate plans and charges relating to your participation in this Sweepstakes. Check your mobile device’s capabilities for specific instructions. A mobile device is not required to participate. If Sponsor or its representatives distribute food samples at any event, such samples may contain milk, soy, wheat, and other allergens.  Participants with food allergies or dietary restrictions are solely responsible for reviewing ingredient information and determining whether any food sample is appropriate for their consumption. Sponsor makes no representations or warranties regarding the suitability of any food sample for any individual. Sponsor does not own, operate, manage, or control any of the event venues or events listed in Rule 1.  Sponsor is not responsible for the conditions, safety, security, crowd management, or conduct of third parties at any event venue.  Participation at any event venue is at the Participant's own risk. By entering the Sweepstakes in person at any event listed in Rule 1, Participants agree to comply with all applicable rules, regulations, policies, and codes of conduct of the event venue and event organizer as a condition of entry.  Failure to comply with venue rules may result in disqualification from the Sweepstakes at Sponsor's sole discretion.

5) Prize/Approximate Retail Value (“ARV”): Five (5) winners will be selected from each Entry Period in accordance with Rule 6, below (twenty (20) winners total).  Each winner will receive one (1) year of Sargento® Natural Cheese in the form of approximately forty (40) Sargento® manufacturer coupons, each redeemable for any Sargento® Natural Cheese item (the “Prize”).  The ARV of each Prize is $239.60.  The total ARV of all Prizes is $4,792.00.  All federal, state and local taxes and all other expenses not expressly listed in these Official Rules are the sole responsibility of the winners.  Prizes are non-transferable and may not be substituted or redeemed for cash, in whole or in part, by winner.  Sponsor reserves the right to substitute a Prize (or any component thereof) of equal or greater value if the Prize (or any component thereof) becomes unavailable.  Prize details will be determined by Sponsor or its representatives in its/their sole discretion.

Actual retail value of the Prize components may vary from the stated ARVs. Winners will not be compensated in any way for any difference in value.

6) Winner Selection:  Five (5) potential winners will be selected in a random drawing following the close of each Entry Period from among all eligible entries received during that Entry Period. Drawings will take place within five (5) business days of the close of each Entry Period. Odds of winning a Prize depend on the total number of eligible entries received during the applicable Entry Period. Sponsor’s computer will be the official time keeping device for the Sweepstakes and all decisions by the Sponsor will be final and binding. 

If you are chosen as a potential winner, you will receive a notification from the Sponsor via the contact information provided at the time of entry. No more than five (5) Prizes will be awarded per Entry Period (twenty (20) total). If, due to a human, technical or other error, more Prize notifications are issued for an Entry Period than there are Prizes available, the Prizes for that Entry Period will be awarded in a random drawing from among all recipients of such notifications.  Prizes will be facilitated and fulfilled by Sponsor following verification of each winner’s eligibility and compliance with these Official Rules. Each potential winner has two (2) weeks from the date Sponsor sends notification to confirm receipt. Potential winners are subject to verification and may be required to sign and return to Sponsor for its receipt within three (3) business days of Sponsor’s request an Affidavit of Eligibility/ Liability Release with (where lawful) a Publicity Release. If any required documents are not timely received by Sponsor, or if any notification intended for a winner is returned as undeliverable, then the Prize may be forfeited and awarded to an alternate winner in a random drawing from among the remaining entries received during the applicable Entry Period. 

Each verified Prize winner will be solely responsible for all applicable federal, state, and local taxes on their Prize and, if required by applicable law, will receive an IRS Form 1099 for the retail value of the Prize and must provide Sponsor with a valid social security number for tax reporting purposes. Sponsor is not responsible for any delay or cancellation of Prize delivery due to unforeseen circumstances, or those outside of Sponsor’s control. 

By visiting the Sargento Cheese Wheeler booth at any event listed in Rule 1, Participants acknowledge and agree that Sponsor and its agents may photograph, film, or otherwise record Participants' likeness, voice, and participation at the event.  Such recordings may be used by Sponsor for advertising, promotional, and marketing purposes in any media now known or hereafter developed, without additional compensation, notification, or approval.

7) General Rules / Limitations of Liability: By participating in the Sweepstakes, Participants agree to be bound by these Official Rules and the decisions of the Sponsor which shall be final in all respects. Participation in the Sweepstakes constitutes permission for the Sponsor and its designees to use the Participant’s name, likeness, voice, biographical information, Prize information (if applicable), quotes attributable to Participant, and any other elements of Participant’s persona for purposes of advertising and trade in any and all media now known or hereafter developed without further compensation or review, unless prohibited by law. In the event there is a discrepancy or inconsistency between disclosures or other statements (in any and all media) contained in any Sweepstakes materials and the terms and conditions of the Official Rules, the Official Rules shall prevail, govern and control. Sponsor assumes no responsibility or liability for (a) any incorrect or inaccurate entry information, or for any faulty, failed, garbled or jumbled electronic data transmissions; (b) any unauthorized access to, or theft, destruction or alteration of entries at any point in the operation of this Sweepstakes; (c) any technical malfunction, failure, error, omission, interruption, deletion, defect, delay in operation or communications line failure, regardless of cause, with regard to any equipment, systems, networks, lines, satellites, servers, computers, software or providers utilized in any aspect of the operation of the Sweepstakes; (d) inaccessibility or unavailability of the Internet or the Sweepstakes website or any combination thereof; (e) any injury or damage to a Participant’s computer or device, or to any other person’s computer or device, which may be related to or resulting from any attempt to participate in the Sweepstakes; or (f) any failure of an entry to be received for any reason, or any delay in the processing or failure to process any entries. The Sponsor reserves the right at its sole discretion to disqualify any individual that: tampers or attempts to tamper with the operation of the Sweepstakes; violates the Official Rules; or is suspected of cheating, fraud, or acting in an unsportsmanlike or disruptive manner, or with intent to annoy, abuse, threaten or harass any other person. Any Participant who uses or is suspected of using cheating, fraudulent means, unauthorized entry methods, or otherwise attempts to participate in excess of the entry limit stated in these Official Rules with multiple identities and/or addresses will be disqualified. Any attempt by any person to undermine the legitimate operation of the Sweepstakes may be a violation of criminal and civil law, and, should such an attempt be made, the Sponsor reserves the right to seek damages from any such person to the fullest extent permitted by law. The Sponsor’s failure to enforce any term of these Official Rules shall not constitute a waiver of that or any other provision. If, for any reason, the Sweepstakes is not capable of running as planned, including infection by computer virus, bugs, tampering, unauthorized intervention, fraud, technical failures, or any other causes beyond the control of the Sponsor which corrupt or affect the administration, security, fairness, integrity or proper conduct of the Sweepstakes, then the Sponsor reserves the right in its sole discretion to cancel, modify, suspend or terminate the Sweepstakes in whole or in part. In the event the Sweepstakes is terminated before the stated end date of the Sweepstakes Period, or Sponsor experiences a technical failure during the Sweepstakes Period that causes the Sweepstakes to be suspended, Sponsor shall select winners in a random drawing from all valid entries received up to the point of such termination/ technical failure.

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, AS A CONDITION OF ENTRY INTO THE SWEEPSTAKES, ALL PARTICIPANTS AGREE TO RELEASE, INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS THE SPONSOR AND EACH OF ITS PARENT COMPANIES, AFFILIATES AND SUBSIDIARIES, AND THE EMPLOYEES, OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS OF EACH OF THE ABOVE, FROM AND AGAINST ANY AND ALL LIABILITY, CLAIMS OR ACTIONS OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER FOR INJURIES, DAMAGES, OR LOSSES TO PERSONS OR PROPERTY WHICH MAY BE SUSTAINED IN CONNECTION WITH: PARTICIPATING IN ANY ASPECT OF THE SWEEPSTAKES; THE RECEIPT, OWNERSHIP OR USE OF THE PRIZE AWARDED (if applicable); PREPARING FOR, PARTICIPATING IN OR TRAVELING TO AND/OR FROM ANY PRIZE- RELATED OR SWEEPSTAKES-RELATED ACTIVITY, OR; ANY TYPOGRAPHICAL OR OTHER ERROR IN THESE OFFICIAL RULES OR ANY CTA OR OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS RELATING TO THE SWEEPSTAKES. EACH WINNER SHALL BEAR ALL RISK OF LOSS OR DAMAGE TO THEIR PRIZE AFTER IT HAS BEEN DELIVERED. SPONSOR MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, CONCERNING THE APPEARANCE, SAFETY OR PERFORMANCE OF ANY PRIZE COMPONENT. 

BY ENTERING THE SWEEPSTAKES, PARTICIPANT AGREES THAT, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW: (1) ANY AND ALL DISPUTES, CLAIMS AND CAUSES OF ACTION ARISING OUT OF OR CONNECTED WITH THE SWEEPSTAKES, OR THE PRIZE WILL BE LIMITED TO ACTUAL, OUT-OF-POCKET COSTS INCURRED IN PARTICIPATING IN THE SWEEPSTAKES (IF ANY) NOT TO EXCEED TEN DOLLARS ($10.00), BUT IN NO EVENT WILL ATTORNEYS’ FEES BE AWARDED OR RECOVERABLE; AND (2) UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL ANY PARTICIPANT BE PERMITTED TO OBTAIN ANY AWARD FOR, AND PARTICIPANT HEREBY KNOWINGLY AND EXPRESSLY WAIVES ALL RIGHTS TO SEEK, PUNITIVE, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES, LOST PROFITS AND/OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES (OTHER THAN ACTUAL OUT-OF-POCKET EXPENSES NOT TO EXCEED TEN DOLLARS ($10.00)) AND/OR ANY RIGHTS TO HAVE DAMAGES MULTIPLIED OR OTHERWISE INCREASED.  SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE FOREGOING LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY, SO THE ABOVE MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. 

Without limiting any other provision in these Official Rules, the Sponsor is not responsible or liable to any Participant or the winner (or any person claiming through such Participant or winner) for failure to supply the Prize or any part thereof due to  any cause or event beyond the sole and reasonable control of the Sponsor (as determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion), including, without limitation, by reason of any acts of God, equipment failure, threatened or actual terrorist acts, air raid, act of public enemy, war (declared or undeclared), civil disturbance, insurrection, riot, epidemic, fire, explosion, earthquake, flood, hurricane, unusually severe weather, blackout, embargo, labor dispute or strike (whether legal or illegal), labor or material shortage, transportation interruption of any kind, work slow-down, any law, rule, regulation, action, order, or request adopted, taken, or made by any governmental or quasi-governmental entity (whether or not such governmental act proves to be invalid), or any other cause, whether or not specifically mentioned above. 

EACH PARTICIPANT UNDERSTANDS AND AGREES THAT ALL RIGHTS UNDER SECTION 1542 OF THE CIVIL CODE OF CALIFORNIA AND ANY SIMILAR LAW OF ANY STATE OR TERRITORY OF THE UNITED STATES ARE HEREBY EXPRESSLY WAIVED BY HIM/HER AGAINST THE SWEEPSTAKES ENTITIES.  SECTION 1542 READS AS FOLLOWS:

“A GENERAL RELEASE DOES NOT EXTEND TO CLAIMS THAT THE CREDITOR OR RELEASING PARTY DOES NOT KNOW OR SUSPECT TO EXIST IN HIS OR HER FAVOR AT THE TIME OF EXECUTING THE RELEASE AND THAT, IF KNOWN BY HIM OR HER, WOULD HAVE MATERIALLY AFFECTED HIS OR HER SETTLEMENT WITH THE DEBTOR OR RELEASED PARTY.”

8) Privacy Policy: By entering the Sweepstakes, Participants agree that any personal information submitted by Participants may be used and shared by Sponsor subject to Sponsor’s privacy policy posted at https://www.sargento.com/california-transparency-act-statement-and-privacy-policy/

9) Governing Law / Disputes/ Arbitration: Except where prohibited by law, as a condition of participating in this Sweepstakes, each Participant agrees that (1) any and all disputes and causes of action arising out of or connected with these Sweepstakes, including but not limited to Prize awarded, shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action, and exclusively by final and binding arbitration under the rules of JAMS and held at the JAMS regional office nearest the Participant; (2) the Federal Arbitration Act shall govern the interpretation, enforcement and all proceedings at such arbitration; and (3) judgment upon such arbitration award may be entered in any court having jurisdiction. All issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of these Official Rules, or the rights and obligations of the Participant and Sponsor in connection with the Sweepstakes, shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of Wisconsin, without giving effect to any choice of law or conflict of law rules (whether of the State of Wisconsin or any other jurisdiction), which would cause the application of the laws of any jurisdiction other than the State of Wisconsin.

10) Severability:  If any term of provision of these Official Rules is found under the law to be invalid or unenforceable, then such specific term or provision shall be of no force and effect and shall be severed and the remainder of these Official Rules shall continue in full force and effect. 

11) Winners’ Names: For the names of the winners, no later than 60 days after the close of the Sweepstakes, send an email request with the name of the Sweepstakes to promotions@sargento.com or mail your request together with a self-addressed stamped envelope to the Sponsor at the address noted in Rule 3 above.

12)  Questions?  If you have any questions, you may contact us at promotions@sargento.com.

All questions, comments or complaints must be directed to the Sponsor only.

PRIVACY POLICY

This Privacy Policy (“Privacy Policy”) describes the data collection, use, sharing and protection practices of Sargento Foods Inc. and its subsidiary and affiliate companies (“Sargento,” “we,” “our,” “us”) and applies to www.Sargento.com, www.SargentoFSI.com; www.SargentoFoods.com; and
www.Careers.Sargento.com, www.BakerCheese.com, including any sub domains thereof, affiliated websites, and mobile applications (collectively, the “Website”), and any content, interactions, products or services made available through the Website. We refer to the information, products and services made available through the Website, including Your customer service requests, as “Services” in this Privacy Policy. We use the words “you” and “your” to mean you, the reader, and other visitors to our Website and users of our Services who are, in all cases, over the age of 18. This age requirement is discussed in more detail later in this Privacy Policy.

By visiting the Website and requesting Services through the Website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy, as they may be amended from time to time. As Sargento updates or expands its Website or Services, this Privacy Policy may change and the changes are effective upon posting. Please check back frequently for updates as it is your sole responsibility to be aware of changes. Typically, we will indicate the effective/amendment date at the end of this Privacy Policy. If we feel it is appropriate, or if the law requires, we’ll also provide a summary of changes we’ve made near the end of the new Privacy Policy as well. Sargento does not provide notice of changes in any manner other than by posting the changes at this Website. This Website is intended for users who are located in the United States of America. The Privacy Policy shall be interpreted under the laws of the United States.

NAVIGATING THROUGH THIS PRIVACY POLICY

You can use the links below to navigate to areas of this Privacy Policy that apply specifically to you, or which may otherwise be of interest:

THE INFORMATION WE COLLECT

HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

DATA ANALYTICS AND ADVERTISING

HOW WE SHARE YOUR INFORMATION

THIRD-PARTY LINKS AND CONTENT

DATA SECURITY

SUBMITTING INFORMATION FROM OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES

CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY STATEMENT

NEVADA OPT-OUT PROCESS

CALIFORNIA PRIVACY NOTICES

CONTACT US

THE INFORMATION WE COLLECT

Sargento obtains information about you when you use our Services. Please note that we need certain types of information so that we can provide Services to you. If you do not provide us with such information, or ask us to delete it, you may no longer be able to access or use all or part of our Services.

1. Information You Voluntarily Provide to Us

Sargento collects information directly from you in a variety of ways including:

▪ Registration processes, including when you register for the Website, special promotional offers, mailing lists, sweepstakes, and contests;

▪ Receiving the questions, communications, reviews, or feedback you submit to us via email or online forms;

▪ Your participation in research, surveys, and special promotions; and

▪ Requests you submit for customer support and technical assistance, including through online chat functions, message, and text messages.

You are not required to register in order to visit the Website or access most content, including Recipes. However, by registering, you will have access to certain additional services such as e-mail promotions.

Sargento collects the following types of information directly from you:

▪ Name, mailing address, telephone number and email address;

▪ Information about your customer service and maintenance interactions with us;

▪ User-generated content you post in public online forums on our Services; and

▪ Any other information you choose to directly provide to us in connection with you use of the Services (see Contact Us).

2. Information We Collect Through Automated Means

Sargento and our services providers (third-party companies that work on our behalf) use a variety of technologies to assist in collecting information about your use of the Website and Services and the devices you use to access the Website and Services. Please note that You can opt-out of cross-device tracking and analytics tools by visiting the Digital Advertising Alliance’s opt-out page or the NetworkAdvertising Initiative opt-out page. If you wish to avoid all targeted ads should opt-out on all devices individually.

Visitor Data. When you use our Website, we collect information that will help us understand and analyze your experience interacting with our Services. For example, we may collect information related to domain names, the type of browsers used to access the Services, operating system software, browser plug-ins, cookie preferences, search engine keywords, the pages you viewed and amount of time spent on particular pages, terms you use in you searches on our Website, and similar information in order to provide an enhanced experience for visitors.

Location Information. When you use the Website and Services, we and our service providers may automatically collect general location information (e.g., IP address, city/state and or postal code associated with an IP address) from your computer or mobile device. This information allows us to enable access to content that varies based on a user’s general location.

Cookies. “Cookies” are a feature in your browser software. If enabled, we, or our service providers, may write cookies that may store small amounts of data on your computer about your visit to any of the pages of the Website. Cookies assist us in tracking which of our features appeal the most to you and what content you may have viewed on past visits. When you visit this Website again, cookies can enable us to customize our content according to your preferences.

We may use cookies to:

▪ keep track of the number of return visits to this Website;

▪ accumulate and report aggregate, statistical information on Website usage; and

▪ deliver specific content to you based on your interests or past viewing history.

You can disable most cookies, although the Website may not function properly for you. You can access “Cookie Settings” at the bottom of each page of the Website and toggle what cookies are active for the Website and Services. Additionally, your browser preferences can be modified to accept or reject all cookies, or request a notification when a cookie is set. You may read more about cookies at http://cookiecentral.com. In order to use all of the features and functionality of the Website, you need to accept cookies.

Web Beacons/Pixels. A web beacon, sometimes called a tracking pixels, is a programming code that can be used to display an image on a web page, but can also be used to transfer your unique user identification to a database and associate you with previously acquired information about an individual in a database. This allows Sargento and our third-party service providers to track certain websites you visit. Web beacons are used to track online behavioral habits for marketing purposes to determine products or services you may be interested in.

Other Online Tools. Sargento may also use a web server log or an SDK. A webserver log is a file where website activity is stored. An SDK is a set of tools and/or code that we embed in our software to allow third parties to collect information about how people interact with our Services.

As we continue to develop the Website and our Services, Sargento may implement additional methods to gather information about Website users.

3. Information We Collect From Social Media and other Content Platforms

Sargento maintains a presence on a variety of social media platforms. When you “like” or “follow” us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or other social media platforms, we may collect some information about you. This information includes your name, email address, any comments or content you post that is relevant to Sargento. We also collect your information if you sign up for a promotion and submit information to us through one of our social media accounts.

HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

The following paragraphs describe how Sargento uses your information in connection with our Services.

General Use. Sargento will use your information as necessary to carry out and manage its Services. We will use your information to communicate with you about Sargento’s Services, your use of the Services or your inquiries related to the Services. Sargento will use your information to ensure that content from our Services is presented in the most effective manner for you and for your computer or device, allow you to participate in interactive features of our Services (when you choose to do so), and as part of our efforts to keep our Services safe and secure.

Improve Sargento’s Services. Sargento continuously seeks to improve its Services. To do so, we conduct research, questionnaires, and surveys to understand the effectiveness of our Services, improve our Services, and to better understand the Website community.

Promotional Communications. We will use your personal information to communicate with you by email, postal mail, phone, and/or text message about surveys, promotions, special events or our products and Services and those of our affiliates or third-party partners, and any of their related businesses. By creating an account and using this Website, you are giving your express permission to Sargento and their agents or vendors the right to contact you with targeted advertising materials by email, text message (SMS), telephone or cellphone. To the extent applicable, you expressly acknowledge that you are solely responsible for all charges billed by your mobile service provider. If you no longer wish to receive promotional communications by email, please follow the unsubscribe link located at the end of the email message or request deletion via our Privacy Web Form.

Marketing/Performance Analysis & Data Analytics. We will use your information to help us better understand your interests and needs, such as by engaging in analysis and research regarding use of the Services. We may use your information to measure or understand the effectiveness of advertising and content we serve to you and others, and to deliver and customize relevant advertising and content to you.

Combined Information. For the purposes discussed in this Privacy Policy, we may combine the information that we collect through the Services with information that we receive from other sources, both online and offline, and use and share such combined information in accordance with this PrivacyPolicy.

Aggregate/De-Identified Data. We may aggregate and/or de-identify any information collected through the Services so that such information can no longer be linked to you or your device (“Aggregate/De-Identified Information”). We may use Aggregate/De-Identified Information for any purpose, including for research and marketing purposes, and may also share such data with any third parties, including advertisers, promotional partners, and sponsors.

DATA ANALYTICS AND ADVERTISING

1. Data Analytics

We may use third-party web analytics services on our Services to collect and analyze usage information through cookies and similar tools; engage in auditing, research, or reporting; assist with fraud prevention; try to locate the same unique users across multiple browsers or devices to better tailor services and features; and provide certain features to you. If you receive email from us, we may use certain analytics tools, such as clear GIFs to capture data such as when you open our message or click on any links or banners our email contains. This data allows us to gauge the effectiveness of our communications and marketing campaigns.

2. Online Advertising

The Services may integrate third-party advertising technologies (e.g., ad networks and ad servers such as Facebook, Google Ad Words, Criteo and others) that use cookies and other technologies to deliver relevant content and advertising for products on the Services, as well as on other websites you visit and other applications you use. The ads may be based on various factors such as the content of the page you are visiting, information you enter such as your searches, demographic data, and other information we collect from you. These ads may be based on your current activity or your activity over time and across other websites and online services.

We sometimes provide our customer information (such as email addresses) to service providers, who may “match” this information in de-identified form to cookies (or mobile ad identifiers) and other proprietary IDs, in order to provide you with more relevant ads when you visit other websites and mobile applications.

We neither have access to, nor does this Privacy Policy govern, the use of cookies or other tracking technologies that may be placed on your device you use to access the Services by non-affiliated third-party advertising network services. If you are interested in more information about tailored browser advertising and how you can generally control cookies from being put on your computer to deliver tailored advertising, you may visit the Network Advertising Initiative’s Consumer Opt-Out link, the Digital Advertising Alliance’s Consumer Opt-Out link, or the Your Online Choices link to opt-out of receiving tailored advertising from companies that participate in those programs. We do not control these opt-out links or whether any particular company chooses to participate in these opt-out programs. We are not responsible for any choices you make using these mechanisms or the continued availability or accuracy of these mechanisms.

Please note that if you exercise the opt-out choices above, you will still see advertising when you use the Services, but it will not be tailored to you based on your online behavior over time.

3. Mobile Advertising 

When using mobile applications from us or others, you may also receive tailored in-application advertisements. We may use third-party service providers to deliver advertisements on mobile applications or for mobile application analytics. Each operating system, iOS for Apple phones, Android for Android devices, and Windows for Microsoft devices provides its own instructions on how to prevent the delivery of tailored in-application advertisements. We do not control how the applicable platform operator allows you to control receiving personalized in-application advertisements; thus, you should contact the platform provider for further details on opting out of tailored in-application advertisements.
You may review the support materials and/or the device settings for the respective operating systems to opt-out of tailored in-app advertisements.

4. Email Marketing

By submitting your email address through the Website, you are expressly consenting to receive emails from Sargento, its affiliates, and third parties. To opt-out of receiving email messages from us, from our affiliates or from other third parties, click on the “Unsubscribe” link contained in each email. Please allow up to 10 business days for us to process your request. Please note if you decide not to receive marketing emails from us, you may still receive transactional email messages regarding your direct inquiries (e.g. customer service requests). If you have questions or concerns regarding this provision, please contact us
at Ask_Us@Sargento.com.

5. Notice Concerning Do Not Track

Do Not Track (“DNT”) is a privacy preference that users can set in certain web browsers. We are committed to providing you with meaningful choices about the information collected on our website for third-party purposes, and that is why we provide the variety of opt-out mechanisms listed above.
However, we do not currently recognize or respond to browser-initiated DNT signals. To learn more about Do Not Track, you can do so here. 

HOW WE SHARE YOUR INFORMATION

Sargento may share your information in the following ways:

Affiliates & Related Business Entities. We may share the information we collect with our affiliates or related business entities for the purposes of delivering products or services to you, ensuring a consistent level of service, and to enhance our products, services, and your customer experience.

Service Providers and Third-Party Vendors. We provide access to or share your information with select third parties who use the information to perform services on our behalf. They provide a variety of services to us, including marketing, advertising, analytics, research, customer service, data storage, IT and security, auditing and legal services.

Legal Compliance. By using the Service, you acknowledge and agree that we may access, retain, and disclose information we collect and maintain about you if reasonably necessary to comply with a subpoena or court order, to enforce our Terms of Use, Privacy Policy, or Sargento’s legal rights.

Business Transfers. As Sargento continues to grow, we may buy, merge, or partner with other companies. In such transactions, your information may be among the assets that are transferred.

Public Forums. Certain features of our Services make it possible for you to share comments publicly with other users. Any information that you submit through such features is not confidential, and we may use it for any purpose (including in testimonials or other marketing materials). For example, if you submit a product review on one of our Websites or blogs, we may display your review (along with the name provided, if any) on the Website and on third-party websites. Any information you post openly in these ways will be available to the public at large and potentially accessible through third-party search engines.
Accordingly, please take care when using these features.

Aggregate/De-Identified Information. We reserve the right to create Aggregate/De-Identified Data from the information we collect through the services and our sharing of such Aggregate/De-Identified Data is in our sole discretion.

THIRD-PARTY LINKS AND CONTENT

The Website and email messages that you receive from Sargento may sometimes contain hypertext links to the websites of third parties. Sargento is not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of such other websites. Linked websites may contain links to websites maintained by third parties. Such links are provided for your convenience and reference only. Sargento does not operate or control in any respect any information, software, products or services available on such third-party websites. The inclusion of a link to a website does not imply any endorsement of the services or the site, its contents, or its sponsoring organization.

DATA SECURITY

We will implement reasonable and appropriate security procedures consistent with prevailing industry standards to protect data from unauthorized access by physical and electronic intrusion. Unfortunately, no data transmission over the Internet or method of data storage can be guaranteed 100% secure. Therefore, while we strive to protect your personal information by following generally accepted industry standards, we cannot ensure or warrant the absolute security of any information you transmit to us or archive at this Website.

SUBMITTING INFORMATION FROM OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES

We control and operate the online and mobile resources from within the United States of America (the “U.S.”). Information collected through the Website and Services may be stored and processed in the United States or any other country in which we or our vendors maintain facilities. Although we do not actively block or monitor visitors from other countries, the Website is directed only at visitors from the U.S. As such, this Privacy Policy is consistent with U.S. law and practice and is not adapted to other laws (including European data security and privacy laws). Sargento will apply the applicable laws of the U.S. including as embodied in this Privacy Policy in place of data protections under your home country’s law.
That is, you freely and unambiguously acknowledge that this Privacy Policy, not your home country’s laws, controls how we will collect, store, process, and transfer your personal information. Similarly, the English language version of this Privacy Policy is the controlling version regardless of any translation you may attempt.

CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

Federal law imposes special restrictions and obligations on commercial website operators who direct their operations toward, and collect and use information from children under the age of 13. We take those age-related requirements very seriously, and, consistent with them, do not intend for our Website or Services to be used by children under the age of 18, and certainly not by anyone under the age of 13. Moreover, we do not knowingly collect personal information from minors under the age of 18. If we become aware that anyone under the age of 18 has submitted personal information to us via our Website or Services, we will delete that information and not use it for any purpose whatsoever. We encourage parents and legal guardians to talk with their children about the potential risks of providing personal information over the Internet.

CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY STATEMENT

We reserve the right to change or update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Please check our Website periodically for such changes since all information collected is subject to the Privacy Policy in place at the time of collection. Typically, we will indicate the effective/amendment date at the beginning of this Privacy Policy. If we feel it is appropriate, or if the law requires, we’ll also provide a summary of changes we’ve made near the end of the new Privacy Policy.

NEVADA OPT-OUT PROCESS

This section is applicable to Nevada consumers only. Nevada consumers have the right to request Sargento to not sell their information. This verified request is effective for current and future sales. To opt-out of sales of personally identifiable information, please contact the email address below:

Ask_Us@sargento.com

We will respond to your request within 60 days of receipt.

CALIFORNIA PRIVACY NOTICES

For California Residents, we explain what information we collect and how we use data that is provided via specific websites. For example, information provided by a job applicant on Careers.Sargento.com will vary compared to consumer information provided on Sargento.com. The below notices provide the additional detail:

•Careers.Sargento.com: Privacy Notice for California Applicants and Employees
• Sargento.com/BakerCheese.com/SargentoFoods.com: Privacy Notice for California Residents
• SargentoFSI.com: Privacy Notice for California Customers and Vendors

CONTACT US

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or Sargento’s privacy practices, please reach out via any of the methods set out on our Contact Us page.