CCPA Overview

Effective Date: January 5, 2023

The CCPA is a California law that enhances privacy rights for residents, effective January 1, 2020. It provides more control over personal data and promotes transparency. Key points for your Terms and Conditions:

Applicability

The CCPA applies to businesses that either meet specific revenue criteria or handle a large amount of personal information from California residents.s

Consumer Rights

The CCPA gives California consumers several rights concerning their data. They can request to know what information is collected, ask for their data to be deleted, and opt out of having their data sold. Additionally, the law protects them from discrimination for choosing to exercise these rights.

Data Collection and Use

Your Terms and Conditions should outline what personal information is collected, its intended use, and whether it is sold or shared with third parties. Provide options for consumers to opt-out if applicable.

Privacy Policy

Include a link to your Privacy Policy, which should explain in detail your data collection practices, how to exercise CCPA rights and data management.

Verification

Establish a process to verify consumer identity when handling requests to know, delete, or choose personal data sales.

Minors’ Data

Address how you manage data collected from minors and comply with CCPA requirements.

Changes

Update your Terms and Conditions to reflect any changes in data collection or usage practices.

Contact Details

Offer a way for consumers to reach out with questions or concerns about privacy and CCPA.

Non-Discrimination

Ensure you do not discriminate against individuals exercising their CCPA rights, including opting out of data sales or collection.