"Those links are there so that companies are in compliance with privacy regulations, and you have to click on them for every site you visit. What if you miss one? What if you simply forget? Well, at that point, your data has possibly been saved and sold. That's not a guarantee, but a warning. Data is gold to some organizations, and they go to great lengths to collect it, save it, and sell it."
"Global Privacy Control that offers extensions and/or links to browsers and apps that support the cause. This service began in 2020 and was inspired by the California Consumer Privacy Act, which gives California residents the right to opt out of any business that would sell their data."
Global Privacy Control (GPC) is a privacy movement launched in 2020 to help users reclaim control over their personal data. Inspired by California's Consumer Privacy Act, GPC provides browser extensions and links to browsers and apps that support automatic opt-out signals to websites. Many companies hide opt-out links in plain sight, requiring users to manually opt out on each site individually. Without opting out, personal data may be collected and sold. GPC offers multiple tools including OptMeowt, though users should be aware of security considerations when selecting extensions. The service helps users verify whether websites comply with privacy regulations and their opt-out requests.
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