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California CCPA/CPRA Opt-Out Rights

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What it is

California residents have the right to know what personal data is collected, request deletion, and opt out of the sale or sharing of their personal information.

This analysis describes what Public.com'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

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This provision operationalizes California statutory privacy rights by confirming the company's obligation to honor consumer requests to restrict sales and sharing activities and by specifying the mechanism through which users access and exercise these rights under state law.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

California residents can exercise strong data rights under CCPA/CPRA, but non-California users may not have the same protections, leaving them with fewer options to control their data.

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.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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Right to Opt-Out / "Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information". You have a right to opt-out from future "sales" or "sharing" of personal information as those terms are defined by the CCPA. To opt-out from "sharing" of personal information, please review the options within the "Your Personal Information Choices" section of this Privacy Policy.

— Excerpt from Public.com's Public.com Privacy Policy

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (Compliance & governance intelligence)

CCPA/CPRA compliance requires documented opt-out mechanisms, a privacy notice at collection, and response to consumer rights requests within statutory timeframes; failure to comply exposes the firm to California AG enforcement and private right of action for data breaches.

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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

Applicable regulations

CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
Connecticut Data Privacy Act Amendments
US-CT
CAN-SPAM
United States Federal
FCRA
United States Federal
FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal
GLBA
United States Federal
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
Public.com Privacy Policy
Entity
Public.com
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
March 8, 2026
Last verified
March 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-000512
Document ID
CA-D-00059
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
5292f82f68ab7e4be7ad9a16ca13bafa669e5598bc5d70048278208868087fc9
Analysis generated
March 8, 2026 14:52 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Public.com
Document: Public.com Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-000512
Captured: 2026-03-08 14:52:25 UTC
SHA-256: 5292f82f68ab7e4b…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/publiccom/publiccom-privacy-policy/california-ccpacpra-opt-out-rights/
Accessed: May 20, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
Medium
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Public.com's California CCPA/CPRA Opt-Out Rights clause do?

This provision operationalizes California statutory privacy rights by confirming the company's obligation to honor consumer requests to restrict sales and sharing activities and by specifying the mechanism through which users access and exercise these rights under state law.

How does this clause affect you?

California residents can exercise strong data rights under CCPA/CPRA, but non-California users may not have the same protections, leaving them with fewer options to control their data.

Is ConductAtlas affiliated with Public.com?

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