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The provision defines the scope of sensitive data collection practices authorized under the agreement. This establishes the baseline data categories that Gusto's systems process as part of service delivery, which carries operational implications for data security, retention, and downstream handling obligations.
The updated Privacy Policy now explicitly states it covers retirement account management (401k, SEP IRA, IRA accounts) and adds Stripe alongside Plaid as a third-party service provider that collects financial institution data. The policy restructures how it describes Gusto's role in different contexts: when Gusto acts as a service provider processing payroll or other data on behalf of employers, when it acts as an employer itself, or when it operates as a co-employer under a professional organization (PEO) arrangement, with separate privacy notices applying in each case. The policy introduces a new commitment that de-identified data will not be re-identified except to verify compliance with applicable law. If you connect a bank account through Stripe, that data will be treated under Stripe's Privacy Policy, which you should review separately.
View change record →The updated terms make explicit that using Gusto's background check service constitutes a binding agreement. Previously, the terms of the service relationship may have been less clearly stated. Now, the agreement clarifies that an authorized signatory represents they have authority to bind the organization, and that three actions trigger binding acceptance: checking a box, initiating a background check, or accessing the service. This means employers should ensure the person clicking through has actual authority to commit the organization to the full Background Check Customer Agreement before proceeding.
View change record →The updated terms now explicitly state that employers accept mandatory individual arbitration and waive the right to participate in class-action lawsuits or pursue relief in court with a jury trial. This significantly limits employers' ability to challenge Gusto's practices collectively or seek resolution through the court system. Any disputes employers have with Gusto must be resolved individually through arbitration, which typically involves private, binding proceedings with limited appeal options and discovery rights compared to court litigation.
View change record →Users operating under these terms authorize Gusto to collect and maintain sensitive personal information spanning government identification, financial records, health data, and employment history. The provision establishes that this collection occurs as a standard component of service use rather than as an optional practice.
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"We collect personal information from you when you visit our websites, use our Services, or interact with us. The personal information we collect may include: contact information such as name, email address, mailing address, and phone number; government-issued identification information including Social Security Numbers (SSN) and Employer Identification Numbers (EIN); financial information including bank account and routing numbers, payroll data, and tax information; health and benefits information; and employment-related information such as job title, salary, and employment history.— Excerpt from Gusto's Gusto Privacy Policy
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The provision defines the scope of sensitive data collection practices authorized under the agreement. This establishes the baseline data categories that Gusto's systems process as part of service delivery, which carries operational implications for data security, retention, and downstream handling obligations.
Users operating under these terms authorize Gusto to collect and maintain sensitive personal information spanning government identification, financial records, health data, and employment history. The provision establishes that this collection occurs as a standard component of service use rather than as an optional practice.
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