Do Not Sell My Personal Information

This notice applies only to people who live in the state of California and is meant to explain certain rights and choices regarding personal information. Under relevant California privacy laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act, residents have the ability to learn how their personal data is handled and to exercise control over how that information is shared. In this context, personal information refers to data that can identify, relate to, or reasonably be linked with an individual, while excluding categories of data that are not covered by the law.

California residents have the right to ask that their personal information not be shared in ways that might be defined as a sale under applicable rules. Although personal information is not typically exchanged for money in the usual sense, some data practices may still fall within the legal definition of a sale. For instance, sharing identifiers such as browsing activity or device-related information with service providers or advertising partners to deliver relevant content could be interpreted that way under California law. These practices are commonly used to improve user experience by offering more tailored and meaningful interactions.

Requests to limit or stop the sharing of personal information are respected and can be submitted for review. Once a request is made, appropriate steps are taken to process and apply that preference according to legal requirements. It is important to understand that choosing to opt out of these types of data sharing does not remove all forms of advertising. General or non-personalized content may still appear, because some forms of data use are necessary for the platform to operate and function properly. In addition, certain data-sharing activities may fall outside the definition of a sale or may qualify for specific exceptions under applicable regulations.

Users are also encouraged to review the broader privacy policy to gain a fuller understanding of how personal information is collected, used, and disclosed. This includes details about the types of data gathered, the purposes for which it is used, and the rights available under applicable laws. The policy also explains how requests related to personal data can be submitted and processed.

Beyond the rights provided to California residents, there are various tools and methods available to all users, no matter where they live, that can help manage how personal data is collected and used online. Many web browsers allow individuals to control cookie settings, including the ability to block or delete cookies that track browsing behavior. Adjusting these settings can limit certain types of data collection, although it may also affect how some features of the platform work.

Mobile devices often include options to restrict the use of advertising identifiers, which can help reduce the amount of targeted content shown. Adjusting these settings provides another way to manage how personal data is used for advertising purposes. Additionally, some third-party organizations offer opt-out programs that allow users to limit interest-based advertising across participating networks. These tools can provide greater transparency and control over how data is used in digital advertising environments.

Users may also choose to manage their privacy preferences through platform-specific settings offered by various service providers. For example, some platforms provide controls that allow individuals to adjust how their information is used for advertising or analytics. In addition, browser extensions and privacy-focused applications can be used to block tracking technologies and enhance online privacy. These tools may help reduce the collection of data used for targeted advertising, although they do not completely eliminate all forms of data exchange.

When connecting accounts to third-party services or social platforms, individuals may have the option to limit the information that is shared during the connection process. Settings within those external platforms can often be adjusted to control ongoing data access. However, changes to these settings typically apply only to future data sharing and may not affect information that has already been collected.

Maintaining transparency and providing meaningful choices remain central to how personal information is handled. By offering a combination of legal rights, platform controls, and external tools, individuals are given the ability to better understand and manage their data. For further questions or to submit a request related to personal information, please contact rhodekin@outlook.com.