This means your data collected on Chegg's platform may be used to target you with ads across other websites and apps, and Chegg receives value in return, which qualifies as a 'sale' under California law.
Consumer impact
Chegg collects broad categories of personal data — including sensitive information, device identifiers, usage patterns, and inferred characteristics — and shares or sells some of this data with advertising partners and business affiliates, which can affect your privacy and control over your personal information. Users who are minors receive additional protections under COPPA, and Chegg states it does not knowingly collect data from children under 13 without parental consent. You can opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal data by visiting Chegg's 'Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information' link available on its website.
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
Visit Chegg's privacy rights portal at privacy.chegg.com and select the option to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information. Alternatively, enable Global Privacy Control (GPC) in your browser, which Chegg is required to honor under California law.
Applicable agencies
FTC
The FTC has authority over unfair or deceptive data practices, including undisclosed data sales to third-party advertising networks.