California law gives you meaningful control over your personal data held by Public.com, including the right to stop your data from being sold or shared with third parties.
Consumer impact
Public.com collects extensive personal and financial data including your identity, investment activity, device information, and browsing behavior, which may be shared with advertisers, business partners, and other third parties for marketing and personalization purposes. Users on the platform should be aware that their financial activity and personal details are used beyond just providing the core investment service. You can opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information by visiting Public.com's privacy settings or contacting them at support@public.com.
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.
Delete Your Data
Within 45 days
California residents can submit a data deletion or opt-out request by emailing support@public.com with their account details and the specific right they wish to exercise. Public.com must respond within 45 days under CCPA.
Applicable agencies
State Attorney General
State AGs in California, New York, Texas, and other states can investigate violations of state consumer protection and privacy laws, including CCPA (California), SHIELD Act (New York), and equivalents.
Who can file: Residents of states with comprehensive privacy laws — primarily California, Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, and Utah
What you need: Evidence of the violation, explanation of how your state rights were affected, and your account or contact information with the company
What to expect: Outcomes vary by state. May result in investigation, enforcement action, or requirement for the company to change practices. No direct individual compensation in most cases.
Search "[your state] attorney general consumer complaint" to find your state's direct complaint form