Introduction 

The GE Privacy Policy outlines the collection and use of personal information through online and offline channels. It includes details on the types of information collected, how it's used, shared, and how users can exercise their rights. The policy also explains measures taken to safeguard the information and provides contact details for privacy-related inquiries.

General Electric’s privacy practices

General Electric (GE) has outlined a comprehensive privacy policy that governs how personal information is handled across its various channels. The policy covers data obtained through online and offline interactions, as well as through third-party sources. Below is a detailed explanation of GE's privacy practices:

• Scope of Privacy Policy: The privacy policy applies to personal information gathered through GE Group's online channels, which include websites, mobile applications, and social media pages. It also covers offline channels related to sales, marketing, partner and supplier engagement, and third-party sources like ad networks and lead brokers. However, it does not extend to personal information obtained through their Careers website or products and services with separate privacy policies​​.

• Types of Personal Information Collected: GE collects various types of personal information including contact information, account creation data, biographical and demographic information, purchase and customer service history, financial information, location data, audio, electronic, or visual information, contact information about others provided by you, inferences about preferences, and online activity data through cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies​​.

• Usage of Personal Information: The collected personal information is used for various purposes, including to provide and manage products and services, process transactions, respond to requests, communicate promotional offers, and improve user experience among others​​.

• Sharing of Personal Information: GE may share personal information with affiliates, service providers, business partners, and other third parties in compliance with legal obligations or with your consent​​.

• Data Protection Measures: Measures are taken to safeguard the personal information obtained, although the specifics of these measures are not detailed in the privacy policy​​.

• Cookie Management: Individuals have the option to manage their cookie preferences through GE's Cookie Consent Tool, as seen in their healthcare sector, to control third-party cookies​​.

• Rights Under US State Privacy Laws: At GE Appliances, a division of GE, there is respect for rights under US state privacy laws, with provisions for individuals to choose what personal information they share​​.

• Privacy Practices on SmartHQ Platform: On the GE Appliances SmartHQ platform, general information about geographic location is collected for analytical purposes, fraud prevention, and service optimization​​.

• Web Traffic Analysis: GE Healthcare uses web traffic tools like Adobe SiteCatalyst to collect information about site usage to improve the site's functionality, with data being collected in an anonymous form​​.

These practices underscore GE's commitment to managing and protecting personal information in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements while also providing channels for individuals to exercise control over their data.

How to contact General Electric's privacy department? 

If you have any questions or comments about the privacy policy of General Electric or if you would like them to update the information they have about you or your preferences, please write to them at the following mail address:

Attn: Chief Privacy Officer General Electric Company 5 Necco Street Boston, MA 02210 United States

How to delete your data from General Electric?

According to their privacy policy, click on this link (https://www.ge.com/power/contact.Online) and fill out the form to make delete requests. PrivacyHawk can also help identify companies that have your personal data and makes it easy to mass delete yourself to reduce your digital footprint and reduce your risk of being targeted by scams, fraud, and identity theft. You can try it for free on the App Store today.