Applicant and Worker Privacy Notice

Last Updated: April 14, 2026

Job Candidate and Employment Context

This Applicant and Worker Privacy Notice (“Privacy Notice”) applies to employees, contractors, contingent and other personnel (collectively, “Workers”) and applicants and prospective Workers (collectively, “Applicants”) whose Personal Information Brinker may collect and process during its human resources operations, from submission of an application, throughout the course of an individual’s tenure with Brinker International, and following such employment or services (collectively, the “Human Resources Operations”).

As used in this Privacy Notice, “Personal Information” has the meaning given to it under the law where an Applicant or Worker lives (also referred to as “you”), but typically refers to information that can be used to identify you as an individual. Please also note that any activities we take with respect to your Personal Information are referred to as “processing” or “processing activities.”

The terms “Brinker,” “Company,” “we,” “us,” and “our” means Brinker International, together with its subsidiaries and controlled affiliates, including (Chili’s, Inc. and Maggiano’s Little Italy). This Privacy Notice explains the kinds of Personal Information we may collect, how we intend to use and share that information, and the rights you may have related to these processing activities. Finally, please note that this Privacy Notice does not apply to Chili’s franchises or licensees. Chili’s franchisees and licensees are independent business owners. Questions, comments, or any concerns pertaining to any of the Chili’s franchisee or licensee owned properties or their information practices should be directed to the applicable franchisee or licensee.


An Important Note: This Privacy Notice only applies to data that we collect and process when interacting with you in your capacity as a Worker or an Applicant. Unless otherwise indicated on a specific website page or form, this Privacy Notice does not apply to any of the Personal Information that we process through your use of our public-facing websites, or product-related applications or services, which are subject to our user Privacy Policy governing those properties.


1. Personal Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of Personal Information from Workers and Applicants (and your spouse, dependents, beneficiaries, emergency contacts, or other individuals if you provide this information to us) as described below.

  • Identifiers, such as your name, alias, postal address, email address, Social Security number, government-issued identification numbers (e.g., driver’s license, state identification, or passport number), date of birth, telephone number, signature, assigned employee number, or other similar identifiers.
  • Demographic Information, such as information about protected classifications, such as your age, gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, citizenship, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, languages, or veteran or military status.
  • Financial Information, such as payroll information, bank account and routing number, and tax-related information.
  • Access Card, including information we may collect from you as a Worker when you enter a Brinker location using an assigned keycard, token, or other form of identification that grants access to Brinker facilities. Information we may collect includes details about dates, times, and locations associated with your assigned or associated Access Card.
  • Audio or Visual Information, such as the content of video interviews and conferences, security cameras, call recordings, and similar types of information that are gathered in the ordinary course of business.
  • Sensitive Personal Information, such as Social Security, driver’s license, state identification card, or passport number, racial or ethnic origin; citizenship or immigration status, certain information concerning your health-related information, and sexual orientation.
  • Professional Information, such as resumes, employment history, employment verification information, promotions, service dates, training information, length of service, compensation, current department/position, employment status, job performance, attendance records, disciplinary actions, relocation information, employee development information, or other employment-related information. We may also collect information concerning the organizations with which you are affiliated (e.g., volunteer information), and your professional memberships, qualifications, and certifications.
  • Educational Information, such as any institutions attended, graduation dates, degrees, field of study, education verification information, level of education, degrees received, and certifications.
  • Medical or Health Information, such as benefits-related information (e.g., wellness information, COBRA information, healthcare plan information, insurance information); disability claims records (e.g., workers’ compensation records and disability claims records); medical reports or records (e.g., pre-employment drug tests and medical/benefits-related documentation); and information relating to pregnancy or childbirth.
  • Device Information, such as information pertaining to the device through which you interact with us or use (e.g., the type of device and IP address, that device’s operating system and version, MAC address, user settings, or your browser type).
  • Internet or Other Electronic Network Activity Information, such as browsing history, search history, online applications used, both internal and external, and information regarding your interaction with the online services you used to apply to for a position with us.
  • Geolocation Information, such as assigned work location, or the region or general location where your computer or device is accessing the internet.
  • Inferences drawn from the information collected above.

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Workers should have no expectation of privacy in public spaces at our facilities or using our information technology systems, networks, and electronic communication tools regardless of location. This Privacy Notice does not establish, and should not be construed to mean, that Workers will have access to, or will participate in, the systems, networks, data, programs and other business activities described in this Privacy Notice.

2. How We Process Personal Information

We may process Personal Information to the extent permitted or required by applicable law for a variety of business purposes including:


  • To provide human resource support to Applicants and Workers, including processing job applications, administering benefits, processing payroll, conducting analytics, or managing other aspects of an employment relationship including, but not limited to, the establishment, maintenance, and termination of employment relationships.
  • For research and analytical purposes, including to understand how you interact with our websites, mobile applications, and digital properties and how you use the benefits and services that we offer.
  • For compliance, fraud prevention, and legal proceedings, including to maintain the security of our clients, employees, and property, to respond to court orders, legal proceedings, subpoenas and government requests, to support legal and regulatory compliance, to detect, prevent, and respond to actual or potential fraud or security incidents, illegal activities, or intellectual property infringement; and to prosecute or defend against legal claims.
  • For law enforcement purposes, such as to cooperate with law enforcement agencies concerning conduct or activity that may violate federal, state, or local law.
  • For diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) purposes, including to administer our DEI program and initiatives.
  • For purposes that you have otherwise consented to, including at the time the Personal Information is collected.
  • For other business purposes, including to operate and improve our business internal administration, and for any other business purpose permitted by law.

Applicants:

  • To determine eligibility of Applicants for employment, including the verification of references and qualifications and processing background checks of new applicants.
  • To communicate with you about the application process and/or your application, and
  • To take steps at your request prior to entering a relationship with you (for example, after we have sent you an offer, to process certain Personal Information to enter and commence employment).

Workers:

  • To manage the terms and conditions of Worker engagements, such as payment of wages/salary, direct deposit authorization, the provision and administration of benefits and leaves of absence, and maintenance of emergency and beneficiary contact information.
  • To process Worker claims, such as worker compensation and insurance claims.
  • To help manage work-related incidents, which may include investigating and addressing Worker injuries, and other employment-related actions.
  • For safety-related reasons, including to provide a safe work environment and administer our occupational safety and health programs.
  • For professional development purposes, including administering our training programs and other employee resource groups such as Shades of Brinker, Women Taking the Lead, and Best You EDU, and submission of registration, training, or education information to regulatory bodies.
  • For immigration purposes, including to assist you with obtaining immigration or work documentation, when requested, as required and as available.
  • For work-related programs and initiatives, including surveys, events, and volunteer programs.
  • To respond to, communicate with, or notify you, including to send you notices, updates, alerts, and other work-related messages.

3. When and to Whom We Disclose Personal Information

We may disclose Personal Information:

  • To our Service Providers. We may disclose your Personal Information service providers that provide services on our behalf or help us operate our business, including services relating to payroll, benefits, background checks, recruiting, hosting, analytics, email delivery, and database management. Our service providers may use Personal Information only as directed or authorized by us and are prohibited from using or disclosing Personal Information for any other purpose. The following table identifies the categories of Personal Information we may have disclosed to service providers and contractors for business purposes in the preceding 12 months:

Category of Personal Information Disclosed

Categories of Service Providers Receiving

Identifiers

Payroll processors; benefits administrators; background check vendors; recruiting platforms; IT/hosting providers

Financial Information

Payroll processors; tax preparation providers; benefits administrators

Sensitive Personal Information

Background check vendors; benefits administrators; workers' compensation administrators

Professional Information

Benefits administrators; workers' compensation administrators; leave management vendors

Device / Network Activity Information

Scheduling/delivery platforms

  • To our Professional Advisors. We may disclose your Personal Information to our professional advisors, such as lawyers, auditors, and insurers, when necessary and subject to appropriate confidentiality and other safeguards.
  • Other Group Companies. Brinker may disclose Personal Information with our corporate affiliates as permitted by applicable law, to pursue our legitimate interests in connection with the following purposes: to facilitate internal communication and task management to other group companies, group wide HR planning and administration (including staffing, succession planning, forecasting and budgeting, investment decisions, training and performance management, in connection with the group's matrix structure etc.), and to be able to fulfil the employment relationship within our global structure (i.e., to facilitate global cooperation and employee transfers within the group). Certain group companies other than the group company that is your employer may function as a data controller for certain purposes (typically this would include any group company that makes its own decisions concerning some of the purposes above (e.g., employee transfers)).
  • Other Brinker Workers. If Workers elect to share Personal Information or other information through Intra-Company communication channels, other Workers may be able to see some or all this information. In addition, Worker name and photo may be available through the Intra-Company communication channels to facilitate collaboration and workplace communications.
  • Third Parties. We may and/or other group companies may transfer Personal Information to government agencies and regulators (e.g., tax authorities), social insurance carriers, courts, and government authorities, in accordance with applicable law where believe doing so is required or appropriate to: (i) comply with law enforcement or national security requests and legal processes, such as court orders, subpoenas, or regulatory investigations; (ii) protect your, our, or others’ rights, property, or safety; (iii) enforce our policies or contracts; (iv) collect amounts owed to us; or (v) assist with an investigation or prosecution of suspected or actual illegal activity.
  • Merger, Sale, or Other Asset Transfers. If we participate in an actual or proposed merger, acquisition, financing due diligence, reorganization, bankruptcy, receivership, sale of company assets, or transition of service to another entity, we may transfer your information as part of such a transaction as permitted by law and/or contract.
  • With Your Consent or Instruction. We may disclose your Personal Information when we have your consent or instruction to do so.
  • To Ensure Legal Compliance and Safety. We may disclose your Personal Information for the compliance, fraud prevention, safety, and legal proceedings described in Section 2 above.

4. Retention of Personal Information

We retain your Personal Information for the period necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Notice unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Please note that in many situations we must retain all, or a portion, of your Personal Information to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, enforce our agreements, to protect against fraudulent, deceptive, or illegal activity, or for another business purpose.

5. Security Practices

We have implemented certain administrative, physical, and technical security measures to help protect against loss, misuse, or alteration of your Personal Information. While we use commercially acceptable means to protect your Personal Information, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100 percent secure. As a result, we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your Personal Information.

6. Links to Other Websites and Services

Various resources on Brinker online properties may contain links to third party websites/applications and other websites/applications may reference or link to Brinker properties that we do not control. We do not control these third-party services. We encourage Applicants and Workers to read the privacy policies of each website and application with which they interact. We do not endorse, screen, or approve, and are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such other websites or applications. Visiting these other websites or applications is at your own risk.

7. Changes to this Privacy Notice

We may update this Privacy Notice periodically, noting the date of revision. If we make any material changes in the way we collect, use, and/or disclose your Personal Information, we will endeavor to provide you with notice before such changes take effect.

8. Contact Us

If you wish to exercise your California Privacy Rights, or have comments or questions about this Privacy Notice or our information practices, please contact us using the following methods:

  • Using our Privacy Portal: here
  • Calling us at: 972-770-8800
  • Writing to us:

Brinker International

Attention: General Counsel

3000 Olympus Boulevard, Dallas TX 75019


9.  California Privacy Rights

a)   Subject to certain limitations, California residents have the following rights regarding their Personal Information. We do not discriminate or retaliate against individuals for exercising their privacy rights.

  • Request to Know. You have a right to request that we disclose what Personal Information we have collected about you, including the categories of your Personal Information we have collected, the categories of sources from which such Personal Information is collected, the business or commercial purpose for collecting, selling, or sharing your Personal Information, the categories of third parties to whom we disclose your Personal Information, and the specific pieces of your Personal Information that we maintain.
  • Request to Delete. You have a right to request that we delete Personal Information that we have collected about you, subject to certain exceptions.
  • Request to Correct Inaccurate Personal Information. You have a right to request that we correct inaccurate Personal Information that we may maintain about you. Please note that we may provide you with the tools to correct your Personal Information.
  • Request to Opt-Out of the “Selling” or “Sharing” of Your Personal Information. You have a right to opt out of the “selling” or “sharing” of your Personal Information; however, we do not sell or share any Personal Information that we collect about you. We do not knowingly sell or share the Personal Information of consumers under 16 years of age.
  • Right to Limit Use and Disclosure of Sensitive Personal Information. You have a right to limit the use of your Sensitive Personal Information to certain purposes permitted by law. However, our use and disclosure of Sensitive Personal Information is already limited and you do not need to take any further action to limit the use or disclosure of your Sensitive Personal Information. Please note that we do not use your Sensitive Personal Information to infer characteristics about you.

b)  Exercising Your California Privacy Rights

  • How to Submit a Request to Know, Request to Delete, or Request to Correct.  Please Contact Us as outlined in this Notice.
  • Authorized Agent. Only you, or someone legally authorized to act on your behalf, may submit a request relating to your Personal Information. To authorize an agent to submit a request on your behalf, please provide written authorization signed by you and your authorized agent.  Please Contact Us with questions or for additional instructions.
  • Verification. To protect your privacy, we will take steps to verify your identity before fulfilling your request. These steps may involve asking you to provide sufficient information that allows us to confirm you are the person about whom we collected Personal Information or an authorized agent, or to answer questions regarding your employment relationship or recent interactions with us. 
  • Appeals. If we deny your request in whole or in part, you may appeal our decision by contacting us using the methods described in Section 8. We will respond to your appeal in accordance with applicable law.