The official Starbucks policy regarding close relationships is as follows:

> ". . .A close relationship is not necessarily a romantic one. For purposes of this policy, a close relationship will be construed broadly and includes examples such as romantic relationships, friendships, and relationships between relatives, spouses, domestic partners, and roommates.

> Starbucks prohibits close relationships between partners in situations where one partner directly or indirectly supervises the other or is responsible for auditing the work of the other. Managers are prohibited from hiring or supervising anyone with whom a close relationship exists. Starbucks may refuse to recruit or hire and applicant, or transfer or promote a partner, if doing so would breach this policy.

> Close relationships should be avoided between management partners and non-managemanet partners. If such a relationship develops, the partners involved must immediately disclose the relationship to the manager. Starbucks will determine whether a transfer is possible. In limited circumstances, it may be necessary for one or both partners to separate from employment.

> Starbucks discourages close relationships between non-management partners in situations where there is an actual or perceived conflict of interest or when the relationship creates operational challenges."

> I could understand if it were considered an internal policy and therefore not public information, but it just doesn’t seem like something that would be kept confidential like that.

Well, therein lies the issue. Corporate policies and standards actually are considered internal information. The source material for the policy people quote is in the Starbucks [Partner Guide](https://departments.starbucks.com/sites/career/en-us/tools/Partner%20Guides%20store%20US%20only/Partner%20Guide%20-%20Store%20Edition%20(U.S.).pdf), which is not public information.

Ask your SM it’s most likely on the store computer as that is internal information