CCPA Policy
CCPA Policy – Workpedia
Last updated: March 2026
Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Who This Applies To
- Your Rights Under California Law
- Right to Know – Information We Collect
- Right to Delete
- Right to Correct
- Right to Opt-Out of Sale/Sharing
- Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Information
- Right to Non-Discrimination
- How to Exercise Your Rights
- Verification Process
- Authorized Agents
- Data Retention
- Minors Under 16
- Do Not Track Signals
- Financial Incentives
- California "Shine the Light" Law
- Contact Information
Introduction
This page applies ONLY to residents of California, USA. It explains your rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) – collectively referred to as "California privacy laws."
If you are not a California resident, this page does not apply to you. Please see our general Privacy Policy for information about how we handle data for all users.
If you are located in Europe, please see our GDPR Compliance page.
Workpedia respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with California law.
Who This Applies To
This CCPA Policy applies to:
- California residents as defined by California law
- Personal information collected by Workpedia through our website www.workpedia.name.ng
- The preceding 12 months for requests about collected information
Under California law, a "resident" includes every individual who is in California for other than a temporary or transitory purpose, or who is domiciled in California but is outside the state for a temporary or transitory purpose.
Your Rights Under California Law
If you are a California resident, you have the following rights regarding your personal information:
| Right | What It Means |
|---|---|
| Right to Know | You can request that we disclose the personal information we have collected about you, including categories, sources, business purposes, and third parties with whom we share it. |
| Right to Delete | You can request that we delete any personal information we have collected from you, subject to certain exceptions. |
| Right to Correct | You can request that we correct inaccurate personal information that we maintain about you. |
| Right to Opt-Out of Sale/Sharing | You can request that we do not sell or share your personal information to third parties. |
| Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Information | You can request that we limit the use of sensitive personal information to only what is necessary. |
| Right to Non-Discrimination | We cannot discriminate against you for exercising any of your CCPA rights. |
Right to Know – Information We Collect
Under the CCPA, you have the right to request that we disclose the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you. Here is a summary of our data collection practices:
Categories of Personal Information Collected (Last 12 Months)
| Category | Collected? | Examples | Source | Business Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Identifiers | ✅ YES | Name, email address, IP address | Directly from you, automatically from your device | Site operations, analytics, communication |
| Internet/Network Activity | ✅ YES | Browsing history, pages visited, time spent, referring website | Automatically from your device (cookies, analytics) | Analytics, site improvement, security |
| Geolocation Data | ⚠️ LIMITED | IP-based location (city/region level only, not precise location) | Automatically from your device | Analytics, content optimization |
| Commercial Information | ❌ NO | Products or services purchased | N/A | N/A |
| Biometric Information | ❌ NO | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Employment/Education | ❌ NO | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Inferences | ❌ NO | Profiles or preferences | N/A | N/A |
| Sensitive Personal Information | ❌ NO | Social Security, driver's license, precise geolocation, etc. | N/A | N/A |
Categories of Sources
- Directly from you: When you contact us through our contact form.
- Automatically from your device: Through cookies, log files, and analytics tools.
Business Purposes for Collection
- Providing and operating our Site
- Analyzing usage to improve content
- Responding to your inquiries
- Security and fraud prevention
- Complying with legal obligations
Categories of Third Parties With Whom We Share
- Service providers: Google Analytics (analytics), FormSubmit (contact forms)
Right to Delete
You have the right to request that we delete any personal information we have collected from you. Upon receiving and verifying your request, we will delete your information from our records, subject to certain exceptions under the CCPA.
Exceptions to Deletion
We may deny your deletion request if retaining the information is necessary for us or our service providers to:
- Complete the transaction for which the information was collected
- Detect security incidents, protect against malicious, deceptive, fraudulent, or illegal activity
- Debug products to identify and repair errors
- Exercise free speech, ensure another consumer's right to free speech, or exercise another right provided by law
- Comply with the California Electronic Communications Privacy Act
- Engage in public or peer-reviewed scientific, historical, or statistical research that conforms to certain ethical standards
- Enable solely internal uses reasonably aligned with consumer expectations based on your relationship with us
- Comply with a legal obligation
- Otherwise use the information internally in a lawful manner compatible with the context in which you provided it
Right to Correct
Under the CPRA (effective January 1, 2023), you have the right to request that we correct inaccurate personal information that we maintain about you. Upon receiving and verifying your request, we will use commercially reasonable efforts to correct the inaccurate information.
If we believe the information is accurate, we will notify you and explain why we will not make the correction.
Right to Opt-Out of Sale/Sharing
Under the CCPA, you have the right to opt out of the "sale" or "sharing" of your personal information. California law defines "sale" broadly to include many types of data transfer for valuable consideration. "Sharing" includes cross-context behavioral advertising.
Do We Sell or Share Your Personal Information?
| Activity | Status | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| Selling personal information for money | ❌ NO | We do not sell your personal information in exchange for money. |
| Sharing for cross-context behavioral advertising | ❌ NO | We do not engage in behavioral advertising or share data for advertising purposes. |
| Transfer to service providers | ✅ YES but NOT "sale" | We share data with service providers (Google Analytics, FormSubmit) to operate our Site. These are not considered "sales" under CCPA because they are necessary for our business operations. |
We do not sell your personal information. We also do not share your personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising. Therefore, we do not currently offer an opt-out mechanism for these purposes. If our practices change in the future, we will update this policy and provide appropriate opt-out mechanisms.
Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Information
Under the CPRA, you have the right to limit the use of "sensitive personal information" to only what is necessary to provide the services you request. Sensitive personal information includes:
- Social Security number, driver's license, state ID, passport number
- Account log-in credentials
- Precise geolocation
- Racial or ethnic origin, religious beliefs, union membership
- Genetic data
- Health information
- Sex life or sexual orientation
We do NOT collect any sensitive personal information as defined by California law. Therefore, this right does not apply to our data practices. If this changes in the future, we will update this page.
Right to Non-Discrimination
You have the right not to receive discriminatory treatment for exercising your CCPA rights. We will not:
- Deny you goods or services
- Charge you different prices or rates
- Provide you a different level or quality of services
- Suggest that you may receive a different price or rate for services
We may, however, offer different prices or rates if the difference is reasonably related to the value provided by your data.
How to Exercise Your Rights
To exercise any of your California privacy rights, please submit a request through one of these methods:
Method 1: Email
Send an email to: workpedia2026@gmail.com with:
- "CCPA Request" in the subject line
- A clear description of the right you wish to exercise (Know, Delete, Correct, Opt-Out)
- Your full name and email address associated with your interactions
- Any additional information that will help us process your request
Method 2: Contact Form
Visit our Contact Us page and submit a message with "CCPA Request" in the message.
Response Time: We will acknowledge receipt of your request within 10 business days and provide a substantive response within 45 calendar days. If we need more time (up to 90 days total), we will explain why.
Requests are free of charge. However, if your request is manifestly unfounded or excessive, we may charge a reasonable fee or refuse to act on the request.
Verification Process
To protect your privacy and security, we must verify your identity before processing your request. The verification process depends on the type of request:
| Request Type | Verification Method |
|---|---|
| Right to Know (categories only) | We will match your email address with our records. For low-risk requests, this may be sufficient. |
| Right to Know (specific pieces) | We require a greater level of verification due to the sensitivity of specific information. We may request additional information or a signed declaration under penalty of perjury. |
| Right to Delete | We will verify your email address and may request additional information to confirm identity. |
| Right to Correct | We will verify your identity and review the information you claim is inaccurate. |
| Right to Opt-Out | Opt-out requests do not require verification. However, if you submit an opt-out request through email, we may verify to ensure it's not a fraudulent request. |
If we cannot verify your identity, we may deny your request. We will notify you if this occurs and explain the reason.
Authorized Agents
You may designate an authorized agent to make a CCPA request on your behalf. To do so:
Requirements for Authorized Agents:
- The agent must be registered with the California Secretary of State to conduct business in California.
- You must provide the agent with signed permission to act on your behalf.
- We may require you to verify your identity directly with us.
- We may require the agent to provide proof of registration and authorization.
If you are an authorized agent submitting a request on behalf of a California resident, please email us with:
- "CCPA Authorized Agent" in the subject line
- Proof of your registration with the California Secretary of State
- A copy of the signed authorization from the consumer
Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy or as required by law.
| Data Type | Retention Period |
|---|---|
| Analytics data | 26 months (Google Analytics default) |
| Contact form submissions | 1 year after resolution |
| Cookie consent records | 1 year |
After the retention period ends, we will securely delete or anonymize your data.
Minors Under 16
Our Site is not directed at minors. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors under 16 years of age.
Under 13
If we learn we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will delete it immediately. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us.
13 to 16
For minors between 13 and 16, we do not sell or share their personal information without affirmative authorization. We do not knowingly collect information from this age group.
Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activity tracked. California law requires us to disclose how we respond to DNT signals.
Our Response: Our Site does not currently respond to DNT signals because there is no consistent industry standard for interpreting them. However, California residents can exercise their privacy rights through the methods described in this policy.
Financial Incentives
The CCPA requires disclosure of any financial incentives offered in exchange for the retention or sale of personal information.
We do not offer any financial incentives or price differences in exchange for your personal information. We do not participate in "pay-for-privacy" programs or offer discounts in exchange for data.
If this changes in the future, we will provide clear notice and obtain your consent before enrolling you in any financial incentive program.
California "Shine the Light" Law
California's "Shine the Light" law (Civil Code Section 1798.83) gives California residents the right to request, once per year, information about our disclosure of personal information to third parties for their direct marketing purposes during the previous calendar year.
We do not disclose personal information to third parties for their direct marketing purposes. If this changes, we will update this policy.
To make a request under "Shine the Light," please contact us with "Shine the Light Request" in the subject line.
Contact Information
If you have any questions about this CCPA Policy or wish to exercise your California privacy rights, please contact us:
- Email: workpedia2026@gmail.com (with appropriate subject line: "CCPA Request" or "Shine the Light")
- Website: www.workpedia.name.ng
- Contact form: Visit our Contact Us page
Response Time: 10 business days for acknowledgment, 45 days for substantive response
CCPA Compliance Summary
| Requirement | Our Compliance |
|---|---|
| Notice at Collection | ✓ This page + Privacy Policy |
| Right to Know | ✓ Section on Right to Know |
| Right to Delete | ✓ Section on Right to Delete |
| Right to Correct | ✓ Section on Right to Correct |
| Right to Opt-Out | ✓ Section on Right to Opt-Out (not applicable – we don't sell data) |
| Right to Limit Sensitive Information | ✓ Section on Right to Limit (not applicable – we don't collect sensitive data) |
| Non-Discrimination | ✓ Section on Non-Discrimination |
| Verification Process | ✓ Section on Verification |
| Authorized Agents | ✓ Section on Authorized Agents |
| Minor's Privacy | ✓ Section on Minors Under 16 |
FOR CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS: This page outlines your rights under California law. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information above.
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