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CCPA Data Sale and Sharing Opt-Out

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What it is

California residents have the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of their personal data for cross-context behavioral advertising purposes, and can exercise this right by contacting Skillshare.

This analysis describes what Skillshare'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)

The provision operationalizes CCPA compliance by creating an opt-out mechanism for data sale and sharing activities. It establishes the procedural pathway through which users may exercise their statutory right to direct the company to cease selling or sharing their personal information as defined under CCPA.

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
5
Months Monitored
Apr 3, 2026
First Seen
Apr 17, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 5149 other provisions on other platforms.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

If you are a California resident, your data may currently be shared with advertising networks and marketing partners in ways that qualify as a 'sale' under CCPA, and you can opt out by submitting a request to Skillshare.

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
    Email help@skillshare.com stating that you are a California resident and wish to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal data under the CCPA/CPRA. Skillshare is required to honor this request within 15 business days.

How other platforms handle this

Glassdoor Medium

We will also provide an individual opt-out choice, or opt-in for sensitive data, before we share your data with third parties other than our agents, or before we use it for a purpose other than which it was originally collected.

Square Medium

to request that your data be transferred to a third party (data portability)

Google Cloud Medium

Your organization may allow you to access and export your data in order to back it up or transfer it to a service outside of Google.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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Under the CCPA, these activities may be deemed "sales" or "sharing" of CCPA Personal Information. To opt out of this use of your CCPA Personal Information, please complete the form at the following link: https://preferences.skillshare.com/dont_sell.

Excerpt from Skillshare's Privacy Policy

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

Skillshare's CCPA notice must comply with California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) amendments, including honoring opt-out requests within 15 business days, maintaining a 'Do Not Sell or Share' mechanism, and not retaliating against consumers who exercise …

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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
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
VPPA
United States Federal

Provision details

Document information
Document
Skillshare Privacy Policy
Entity
Skillshare
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
March 24, 2026
Last verified
March 24, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-001296
Document ID
CA-D-00244
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
7c5557cc9b0a7998e9627a1c6fe9e4a7f102f3fd92bdf6f00911058eef5bc3c6
Analysis generated
March 24, 2026 07:09 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Skillshare
Document: Skillshare Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-001296
Captured: 2026-03-24 07:09:24 UTC
SHA-256: 7c5557cc9b0a7998…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/skillshare/skillshare-privacy-policy/provision/CA-P-001296/ccpa-data-sale-and-sharing-opt-out/
Accessed: Sept. 8, 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 Skillshare's CCPA Data Sale and Sharing Opt-Out clause do?

The provision operationalizes CCPA compliance by creating an opt-out mechanism for data sale and sharing activities. It establishes the procedural pathway through which users may exercise their statutory right to direct the company to cease selling or sharing their personal information as defined under CCPA.

How does this clause affect you?

If you are a California resident, your data may currently be shared with advertising networks and marketing partners in ways that qualify as a 'sale' under CCPA, and you can opt out by submitting a request to Skillshare.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 290 platforms. See the full comparison.

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