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Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information (Opt-Out Right)

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What it is

If you live in California or certain other states, you can tell Best Buy to stop selling or sharing your personal information with outside companies by using a link at the bottom of their website.

This analysis describes what Best Buy's agreement states, permits, or reserves. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Regulatory applicability and practical outcomes may vary by jurisdiction, enforcement context, and individual circumstances. Read our methodology

ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This right is one of the most powerful consumer privacy tools available — exercising it can significantly limit how widely your personal data is distributed to third parties for advertising and commercial purposes.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Consumers in California and other qualifying states can actively restrict Best Buy's sharing of their personal information for commercial purposes, but must proactively exercise this right — it is not applied automatically.

What you can do

⚠️ These actions may provide transparency or partial mitigation but may not fully address the underlying issue. Effectiveness varies by jurisdiction and individual circumstances.
  • Opt Out of Arbitration
    Go to BestBuy.com and scroll to the page footer. Click 'Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information' and follow the prompts to submit your opt-out request. Your request must be honored within 15 business days under California law.

How other platforms handle this

Hulu Medium

If you are a California resident, you have the right to opt-out of the sale of your personal information and the right to opt-out of the sharing of your personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising. To exercise these rights, please click on the 'Your Privacy Choices' link or the 'Do...

Home Depot Medium

You have the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information. To exercise this right, please click on the 'Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information' link available on our website, or contact us as described in the 'Contact Us' section of this policy. We will process your req...

Activision Medium

YOU MUST BE AND HEREBY AFFIRM THAT YOU ARE AN ADULT OF THE LEGAL AGE OF MAJORITY IN YOUR COUNTRY OR STATE OF RESIDENCE. If you are under the legal age of majority, your parent or legal guardian must consent to this agreement.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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California residents and residents of certain other states have the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of their personal information. To exercise this right, you may click the 'Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information' link located in the footer of our website, or submit a request through our privacy rights portal.

— Excerpt from Best Buy's Best Buy Privacy Policy

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (Compliance & governance intelligence)

REGULATORY FRAMEWORK: This provision directly implements CCPA §1798.120 and CPRA §1798.120 (right to opt out of sale and sharing of personal information), Cal. Civ. Code §1798.135 (required opt-out link), and mirrors opt-out rights under Virginia CDPA §59.1-577, Colorado CPA §6-1-1306, and Connecticut CTDPA §4(a)(5). The California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) and California Attorney General jointly enforce CPRA opt-out requirements.

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Applicable agencies

  • State AG
    The California Attorney General and California Privacy Protection Agency enforce CPRA opt-out rights; other state Attorneys General enforce analogous rights under Virginia CDPA, Colorado CPA, and Connecticut CTDPA.
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  • FTC
    The FTC may take action if Best Buy's opt-out mechanisms are deceptive or fail to honor consumer opt-out requests as disclosed, under FTC Act Section 5.
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Applicable regulations

CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
Connecticut Data Privacy Act Amendments
US-CT
CAN-SPAM
United States Federal
FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal
GDPR
European Union
Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act
US-IN
Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act
US-KY
Universal Opt-Out Mechanism Expansion 2026
US

Provision details

Document information
Document
Best Buy Privacy Policy
Entity
Best Buy
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 7, 2026
Last verified
May 7, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-005561
Document ID
CA-D-00623
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
b26c9f42e6c637fd0f33328c552f906a2c35026d63f0a5092911ca0f56d22bad
Analysis generated
May 7, 2026 21:32 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Best Buy
Document: Best Buy Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-005561
Captured: 2026-05-07 21:32:16 UTC
SHA-256: b26c9f42e6c637fd…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/best-buy/best-buy-privacy-policy/do-not-sell-or-share-my-personal-information-opt-out-right/
Accessed: May 13, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
High
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Best Buy's Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information (Opt-Out Right) clause do?

This right is one of the most powerful consumer privacy tools available — exercising it can significantly limit how widely your personal data is distributed to third parties for advertising and commercial purposes.

How does this clause affect you?

Consumers in California and other qualifying states can actively restrict Best Buy's sharing of their personal information for commercial purposes, but must proactively exercise this right — it is not applied automatically.

Is ConductAtlas affiliated with Best Buy?

No. ConductAtlas is an independent monitoring service. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Best Buy.