In today's digital age, privacy concerns have become paramount for individuals across the United States. To address these concerns, some states have implemented regulations that provide residents with the right to opt out of certain activities involving their personal information. One such activity is targeted advertising, selling, or sharing of personal data.

According to the notice of right to opt out of sale and sharing, individuals (or their authorized agents) have the opportunity to exercise control over the use of their personal information by visiting the Your US State Privacy Rights website. This resource provides detailed information about privacy practices and rights, including the Your California Privacy Rights section.

To ensure that services like targeted advertising or sharing do not proceed without the user's consent, it is recommended to adjust cookie settings in one's browser. Although blocking or receiving alerts about cookies may impact certain functionalities of the website, it allows individuals to maintain control over their personal information.

The notice further highlights that by opting out of these activities on a specific digital property, individuals are only opting out for that particular platform. If they access other digital properties within the Walt Disney Family of Companies, they will need to make a separate opt-out choice for each one. Additionally, clearing cookies or using a different browser or device may require individuals to opt out again.

In addition to adjusting cookie settings, individuals may also choose to complete an opt-out form to broaden the scope of their opt-out election. By providing requested information in the form, individuals can enable companies to take action on their opt-out election more extensively across multiple digital properties.

Moreover, for convenience and ease of managing opt-out preferences, individuals can utilize online tools such as the Global Privacy Control (GPC). Activating the GPC signal will be processed as a request to opt out, further strengthening individuals' control over their personal data.

It is essential to note that despite opting out, individuals may still encounter advertising that is based on personal information processed before the opt-out decision was made. Therefore, it is important to exercise caution and consider additional methods to limit interest-based advertising or tracking, such as utilizing the IAB opt-out list or other available online tools.

With these measures in place, individuals can take proactive steps to protect their personal information and exercise their right to control how their data is used for targeted advertising, selling, or sharing. By remaining informed about privacy rights and utilizing the resources provided, individuals can navigate the digital landscape with confidence and peace of mind.

Disclaimer: This article is based on information provided in the Notice of Right to Opt Out of Sale/Sharing. Please refer to the official sources mentioned for the most up-to-date and accurate information regarding privacy rights and practices.