Protecting Your Privacy: How to Opt Out of Targeted Advertising and Sharing of Personal Information

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20/07/2024 17h44

In today's digital age, privacy concerns have become more prevalent than ever. Individuals are increasingly looking for ways to safeguard their personal information from being shared or used for targeted advertising. To address these concerns, some states have implemented regulations that give residents the right to opt out of such practices.

According to the information provided, residents or their authorized agents can exercise their right to opt out of "targeted advertising," "selling," or "sharing" of personal information. The Walt Disney Family of Companies has provided a platform where individuals can manage their privacy preferences and exercise their opt-out choices for each digital property.

It is important to note that these opt-out choices are specific to the digital property accessed and are based on online cookies. Clearing cookies or using another browser or device may require individuals to opt out again. Additionally, opting out may not completely eliminate all advertising and may still display ads based on personal information processed prior to opting out.

In order to provide a more comprehensive opt-out solution, individuals can also choose to fill out an opt-out form that enables the Walt Disney Family of Companies to take action on their opt-out election across multiple digital properties.

Furthermore, individuals have the option to enable a universal tool, such as the Global Privacy Control ("GPC"), which automatically communicates their opt-out preferences. By processing the GPC signal as a request to opt out, individuals can simplify the process and ensure consistency across platforms.

If individuals wish to opt out of third parties selling and sharing their personal information, separate opt-out requests will need to be made through the IAB opt-out list. Additionally, there are other online tools available for limiting various types of interest-based advertising or tracking.

It is essential for individuals to exercise their rights and take necessary steps to protect their privacy. By being proactive and informed about their choices, individuals can assert control over the use and sharing of their personal information.

To learn more about your rights and privacy practices, it is recommended to visit "Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information" and "Targeted Advertising" Opt-Out Rights sections on the Your US State Privacy Rights website, including the Your California Privacy Rights section.

The views expressed in this article do not reflect the opinion of ICARO, or any of its affiliates.

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