Albert Heijn
Dutch supermarket chain of Albert Heijn B.V. with online ordering and a delivery bundle
Quick Overview
| Company | Albert Heijn B.V. |
|---|---|
| Category | Grocery Delivery Services |
| Headquarters | Zaandam, Netherlands |
| Founded | Not stated |
| EU Presence | Yes - Netherlands (EU) |
| Data Location | not stated on the pages we read |
| Open Source | No |
| GDPR Compliant | Yes |
| Self-Hosting | No |
| Main Features | Online ordering, Bonus offers, Premium Bezorgbundel, favourite lists, most-bought list, Allerhande recipes, AH Voordeelshop |
| Pricing | Prices and delivery fees not shown on the pages we read |
| Best For | Dutch shoppers who already buy at Albert Heijn and want the same range online |
| Replaces | Instacart |
Detailed Review
Albert Heijn B.V., Provincialeweg 11, 1506 MA Zaandam, is the controller of personal data under the privacy policy of ah.nl. The privacy policy also names sister company Ahold European Sourcing B.V. as a processor for advertising agreements.
The ah.nl home page describes Albert Heijn as the largest supermarket. The navigation offers online ordering, Bonus offers, Premium and a Bezorgbundel.
Online ordering at ah.nl
Albert Heijn lets logged-in customers order online and keeps favourite lists and a most-bought list. The site links the Allerhande recipe magazine and an AH Voordeelshop for rewards.
Premium and delivery bundle
Albert Heijn shows 'Premium' and 'Bezorgbundel' in its navigation. The conditions and prices of both are not shown on the pages we read, so delivery cost cannot be stated here.
Albert Heijn as a European alternative to Instacart
Albert Heijn sells its own supermarket range online under Dutch law, where Instacart shops for customers in partner stores in the United States and Canada. The impact report page of Albert Heijn mentions B Corp, but the pages we read do not describe the ownership structure.
Limitations to Consider
The pages we read for Albert Heijn give no delivery fees, basket minimums or delivery windows. The ownership structure above Albert Heijn B.V. is not shown. The privacy policy lists advertising partners, so check the settings. For a delivery-first Dutch service with a free-delivery claim compare Picnic.
Who Should Use Albert Heijn
Dutch shoppers who collect Bonus offers and prefer the familiar chain range online.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Controller and address named in the privacy policy
- Same range as the stores
- Bonus offers and Allerhande recipes
- Bezorgbundel option
- Dutch consumer law applies
Cons
- No delivery fees on the pages we read
- Bezorgbundel and Premium conditions not shown
- Owner above Albert Heijn B.V. not stated
- Advertising data sharing described in the privacy policy
Alternatives to Albert Heijn
Other European grocery delivery services worth comparing before you decide:
See all European grocery delivery services or compare them directly against Instacart on our alternatives page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Albert Heijn B.V. is a Dutch company in Zaandam that sells groceries online. Instacart's terms cover the United States and Canada.
The ah.nl navigation lists online ordering and a Premium Bezorgbundel. The pages we read do not show delivery fees or zones.
The privacy policy names Albert Heijn B.V., Provincialeweg 11, 1506 MA Zaandam as the responsible party for the processing of personal data on ah.nl.