Do Not Sell My Personal Information

This notice is intended for residents of California and explains certain privacy rights that may apply under California consumer privacy regulations, including the California Consumer Privacy Act and related laws. These regulations are designed to provide individuals with greater transparency regarding how personal information is collected, used, shared, and managed. Personal information generally refers to data that can identify, describe, relate to, or reasonably be connected with a specific individual or household. Certain categories of information, such as publicly available records or fully anonymized data, may fall outside the scope of these protections depending on applicable legal definitions.

California residents may have the right to request limitations on specific forms of data sharing that could be categorized as a “sale” or “sharing” under state privacy laws. In some circumstances, information such as browsing activity, online identifiers, device information, or interactions with digital content may be disclosed to advertising, analytics, or technology providers to improve website functionality and personalize user experiences. Although this type of information exchange is not generally conducted in return for direct financial payment, California law may still interpret certain practices as data sharing that qualifies under these legal definitions.

Requests related to limiting or restricting the sharing of personal information can be submitted for review and processing. Once a request is received, reasonable steps are taken to apply the requested preference in accordance with legal obligations and operational requirements. Choosing to opt out of certain forms of data sharing does not necessarily eliminate all advertisements or promotional content. Users may still encounter general advertising or non-personalized recommendations while using the platform because some information processing remains necessary for maintaining functionality, security, fraud prevention, and essential business operations.

Individuals are encouraged to review the broader privacy practices associated with the platform to better understand how information may be collected, stored, processed, and disclosed. Privacy-related materials generally explain the categories of information collected, the purposes for which the data may be used, and the circumstances under which information may be shared with service providers or business partners. These details help individuals make more informed decisions regarding their privacy preferences and online activity.

In addition to rights available under California law, there are several tools and settings that can help individuals manage how their personal information is collected and used online. Many internet browsers include privacy controls that allow users to manage or block cookies and similar technologies. These settings may reduce tracking activities associated with browsing behavior or advertising personalization. However, limiting cookies or tracking technologies may also affect certain website features, functionality, or user preferences stored within the browser environment.

Mobile devices also commonly include privacy controls related to advertising identifiers and app tracking permissions. Adjusting these settings may reduce personalized advertising experiences across applications and digital services. Some operating systems allow users to reset or disable advertising identifiers entirely, giving individuals greater control over how activity may be associated with their devices. While these adjustments can help limit certain data collection practices, they may not completely prevent all information processing activities that support core functionality or security operations.

Third-party organizations and advertising industry groups may additionally provide opt-out tools that allow users to limit interest-based advertising across participating services and networks. These programs are designed to increase transparency and provide additional methods for controlling advertising preferences. Browser extensions, privacy-focused applications, and tracking blockers may also be used to help reduce the amount of behavioral data collected during online activity. Although these tools can strengthen privacy protections, differences in browser technology, device settings, and service configurations may affect how effectively they function across various platforms.

When users choose to connect accounts or interact with external platforms, certain information may be shared according to the settings and permissions selected during the connection process. External services may maintain their own independent privacy practices, terms, and controls. Individuals are encouraged to review those settings directly to better understand how information may continue to be accessed, stored, or used by third-party providers. Changes made within external account settings generally apply to future activity and may not retroactively affect information previously collected.

Transparency, accessibility, and user choice remain important principles in the handling of personal information. By combining privacy rights provided under applicable law with browser settings, device controls, and additional opt-out tools, individuals are given multiple ways to manage how their information is used in digital environments. Efforts continue to focus on maintaining responsible data practices while offering meaningful options that support privacy awareness and informed decision-making. Questions, requests, or concerns regarding personal information or California privacy rights may be submitted through email at rhodekin@outlook.com.