If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA). This section explains those rights and how you can exercise them.
1. Right to Know
You have the right to request information about:
- The categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you.
- The sources from which your personal information was collected.
- The business or commercial purpose for collecting, using, or sharing your personal information.
- The categories of third parties with whom we share your personal information.
2. Right to Delete
You can request that we delete the personal information we have collected about you, subject to certain legal exceptions (for example, if the information is needed to complete a transaction or comply with legal obligations).
3. Right to Correct
You can request that we correct any inaccurate personal information we hold about you.
4. Right to Opt-Out of Sale or Sharing
You have the right to request that we do not “sell” or “share” your personal information (as those terms are defined under the CCPA/CPRA).
CIO Edition does not sell personal information to third parties.
5. Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Information
You may request that we limit the use or disclosure of sensitive personal information (if applicable).
How to Exercise Your Rights
To exercise any of your California privacy rights, please contact us by:
- Email: info@cioedition.com
We may need to verify your identity before processing your request. Verification may require you to provide additional information, such as confirming details we already hold (like your email address).
If you make a request through an authorized agent, we will require proof of authorization before proceeding.
Non-Discrimination
We will not discriminate against you for exercising your CCPA rights. This means:
- We will not deny you access to our services.
- We will not charge you different prices or rates.
- We will not provide you with a different level or quality of services.
Categories of Personal Information Collected
In the past 12 months, CIO Edition may have collected the following categories of personal information:
| Category | Examples | Purpose of Collection |
| Identifiers | Name, email address, IP address | To manage subscriptions, respond to inquiries, and send newsletters. |
| Commercial Information | Records of content engagement or advertising interactions | To improve our services and advertising effectiveness. |
| Internet or Other Electronic Network Activity | Browsing history, search history, pages viewed, and time spent on site | To analyze website performance and user experience. |
| Geolocation Data | Approximate location based on IP address | To deliver region-specific content. |
| Professional or Employment-Related Information | Job title, company, industry | If provided voluntarily for B2B engagement, event registration, or contact forms. |
Categories of Personal Information Disclosed
We may disclose the following categories of personal information for business purposes (such as analytics, hosting, or service improvement):
- Identifiers
- Commercial Information
- Internet or Other Electronic Network Activity
- Geolocation Data
We disclose this information only to trusted service providers who are contractually obligated to protect it and use it solely for legitimate business purposes.
Categories of Personal Information Sold or Shared
CIO Edition does not sell or share personal information as defined under the CCPA/CPRA.
We may, however, use analytics and advertising partners (such as Google Analytics) that collect information to help us understand website traffic and performance. This may be considered “sharing” under the CPRA, and users may opt out by contacting us or adjusting cookie preferences on our website.
Retention of Personal Information
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this notice, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
Updates to This Notice
We may update this CCPA Privacy Notice periodically to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.
Last Updated: November 2025
Contact: info@cioedition.com