California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) Compliance Policy

At peopleAsking, we are committed to protecting users’ privacy and data, and we pledge full compliance with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

1. Personal Information We Collect

Under the CCPA, "personal information" refers to any data that can identify a California resident or is linked to them. peopleAsking collects the following types of information:

  • Identifiers: such as name and email provided through the contact form.
  • Electronic Activity Information: such as IP addresses, browser type, and browsing behavior automatically collected via cookies and tracking technologies.

peopleAsking does not collect sensitive information such as Social Security numbers or financial data.

2. How We Use Personal Information

  • Responding to inquiries submitted through the contact form.
  • Improving website performance and user experience.
  • Analyzing site performance and visitor activity via Google Analytics.
  • Displaying relevant ads through Google AdSense.

peopleAsking does not sell your personal information. Data is only shared with third-party service providers for operational purposes in compliance with the law.

3. California Consumer Rights under CCPA

  • Right to Know: You can request details about the personal information collected, its sources, and the purposes of collection.
  • Right to Delete: You can request deletion of your personal information, except where retention is required by law.
  • Right to Opt-Out of Data Sharing: Although peopleAsking does not sell your data, you may request to stop sharing it with third parties.
  • Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your CCPA rights.

4. How to Exercise Your Rights

You can exercise your rights via the Contact Us page or by email. Requests will be addressed within the legally required timeframe after verifying your identity.

5. How We Collect Information

  • Direct Input: when filling forms on the website.
  • Automatic Collection: via cookies and tracking technologies while browsing.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

peopleAsking uses cookies to enhance browsing experience and personalize content and ads. You can adjust your browser settings to control cookies.

7. Sharing Personal Information

We share some information only with our service providers, such as:

  • Google Analytics: to analyze visitor data and website performance.
  • Google AdSense: to display relevant advertisements.

These services are CCPA-compliant and use information only for specified operational purposes.

8. Minors’ Rights under CCPA

peopleAsking does not collect or sell personal information from minors under the age of 16. If data is collected by mistake, it will be deleted immediately upon notice.

9. Financial Incentives

peopleAsking does not provide any financial incentives for collecting, selling, or retaining personal information.

10. Policy Updates

peopleAsking reserves the right to update this CCPA policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and continued use of the site constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Information

For any questions or requests regarding your data or this policy, you can contact us via the Contact Us page.