Do Not Sell My Personal Information

This notice applies to individuals residing in California and explains certain privacy protections that may be available under California consumer privacy laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act and related regulations. These laws are intended to improve transparency regarding how businesses collect, use, store, disclose, and manage personal information. Personal information may include details that identify, relate to, describe, or could reasonably be associated with a particular individual, household, or device. Certain categories of data, such as information that has been fully anonymized or made publicly available through official records, may not fall within the scope of these protections depending on applicable legal standards.

California residents may have the option to request limitations on specific types of information sharing that could be interpreted as a “sale” or “sharing” of personal information under California privacy regulations. In some cases, limited categories of data such as browsing behavior, device identifiers, online activity, interaction history, or technical usage information may be disclosed to analytics providers, advertising partners, or technology service providers in order to improve website performance, personalize content, measure engagement, or support operational functionality. Even when this exchange of information does not involve direct monetary compensation, California privacy laws may still classify certain activities as forms of data sharing covered by applicable regulations.

Requests to limit or opt out of qualifying data-sharing activities may be submitted for review and processing. Once a request is received, reasonable efforts are made to apply the selected privacy preference in accordance with operational requirements and applicable legal obligations. Restricting certain categories of information sharing does not necessarily eliminate all advertisements, promotional content, or generalized recommendations displayed through the platform. Some information processing activities may continue where necessary to maintain essential website functions, prevent fraud, ensure system security, process transactions, or support legitimate operational purposes.

Individuals are encouraged to review the broader privacy practices connected with the platform to better understand how information may be collected, stored, processed, used, and disclosed. Privacy-related materials generally explain the types of information collected, the purposes for which information may be used, retention practices, and the circumstances under which information may be shared with authorized service providers or business partners. Reviewing these materials can help users make more informed decisions regarding their privacy preferences and online interactions.

In addition to rights available under California privacy laws, individuals may also use various browser tools and device settings to manage how personal information is collected online. Many web browsers provide privacy controls that allow users to manage cookies, block certain tracking technologies, or limit behavioral advertising features. Adjusting these settings may reduce personalized advertising activity or restrict the collection of browsing-related information. However, limiting cookies or disabling certain tracking technologies may also affect website performance, stored preferences, account functionality, or the availability of some features and services.

Mobile devices and applications may also include privacy settings related to advertising identifiers, location permissions, and app tracking controls. These settings can help users reduce personalized advertising experiences or limit how information associated with device activity is shared across applications and digital services. Some operating systems allow advertising identifiers to be reset or disabled entirely, providing additional control over how activity data may be connected to a specific device. While these adjustments may reduce certain forms of data collection, they may not completely prevent all information processing activities necessary for security, fraud prevention, technical support, or core operational functionality.

Third-party advertising organizations and industry associations may additionally provide independent opt-out programs that allow individuals to manage interest-based advertising preferences across participating platforms and services. Browser extensions, privacy applications, and tracking-blocking tools may also help reduce online behavioral tracking activity. The effectiveness of these tools can vary depending on browser configurations, device settings, software compatibility, and the technologies used by specific digital platforms. Because technology standards continue to evolve, privacy controls may function differently across various systems and environments.

When users choose to interact with external services, connect accounts, or access third-party platforms through the website, certain information may be shared according to the permissions, settings, and authorizations selected by the user. External providers may maintain independent privacy policies, operational practices, and information management standards that are separate from those of the platform. Individuals are encouraged to review the privacy settings and policies associated with any third-party services they choose to use in order to better understand how information may continue to be collected, stored, or disclosed. Changes made to external account settings generally apply to future activity and may not affect information previously collected or processed.

Transparency, responsible information handling, and user choice remain important principles throughout privacy management practices. By combining rights available under California privacy laws with browser controls, mobile device settings, and additional privacy management tools, individuals have multiple options for managing how personal information is used in digital environments. Ongoing efforts continue to focus on improving transparency, supporting privacy awareness, and maintaining responsible data practices that provide users with meaningful control over their information. Questions, requests, or concerns regarding privacy practices or California consumer privacy rights may be submitted through email at rhodekin@outlook.com.