Your sensitive investment and personal data is being used to profile you for advertising purposes, which goes beyond the core service you signed up for.
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.
Opt Out of Arbitration
Email support@public.com requesting opt-out from sale or sharing of your personal information for advertising purposes. Reference your account email and state your request clearly.
Applicable agencies
Federal Trade Commission (ftc)
Oversees unfair or deceptive business practices and can investigate companies that mislead consumers about data collection, sharing, or use.
Who can file: Anyone affected by the company's practices (US or international)
What you need: Your account details, a timeline of relevant events, and a description of the specific issue
What to expect: Complaints inform FTC enforcement priorities and investigations but do not result in individual resolution or compensation