The Consumer Report

Privacy Notice for California Residents

Last updated: September 2026

This Privacy Notice for California Residents supplements our Privacy Policy and is provided pursuant to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA). It applies to consumers who are California residents.

Categories of Personal Information Collected

In the past 12 months, we may have collected the following categories of personal information:

Sources of Personal Information

We collect personal information directly from you (when you use our site), automatically through cookies and similar technologies, and from third-party analytics and advertising partners.

Business or Commercial Purpose for Collecting Personal Information

We collect this information to operate the website, improve our services, analyze traffic, serve relevant advertising, and comply with legal obligations.

Sharing of Personal Information

We may share certain categories of personal information with advertising networks, analytics providers, and other service providers for business purposes. We do not sell personal information in the traditional sense; however, the CCPA/CPRA may define certain sharing of data with third-party advertising networks as a "sale" or "sharing" of personal information.

Your California Privacy Rights

As a California resident, you have the following rights:

Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information

To opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information, please visit our Do Not Sell My Personal Information page.

How to Submit a Request

To exercise your rights under California law, you may contact us through our website. We will respond to verifiable consumer requests within 45 days.

Authorized Agents

You may designate an authorized agent to submit a request on your behalf. We will require the agent to provide proof of authorization and may require you to verify your identity directly with us.