CCPA: Your Rights to Control Personal Data as a California Resident

When you visit CCPA, the California Consumer Privacy Act, a law that gives residents control over their personal information. Also known as California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), it’s not just a legal footnote—it’s your right to know what’s being collected, why, and how to stop it. If you live in California, this law puts you in charge of your digital footprint, even on sites like MFA Degree Hub that don’t require registration or store your name, email, or phone number.

CCPA doesn’t just apply to big tech companies. It covers any business that collects personal data from California residents, including educational blogs like ours. Even if you never signed up, if we use cookies or analytics tools to track how you interact with our site, that counts as data collection under CCPA. You have the right to access what data we have, request its deletion, and opt out of any future sharing—even if we don’t sell your data. The law doesn’t require us to have your info to begin with, but if we do, you can ask us to erase it. And yes, that includes data from your browser, device, or browsing behavior.

CCPA works alongside other privacy rules like GDPR, but it’s focused only on California residents. It doesn’t force us to stop collecting data entirely—just to be transparent and give you control. You don’t need a lawyer to use it. You don’t even need to prove you’re a resident. Just reach out, and we’ll respond within 45 days. This isn’t about fear. It’s about clarity. If you’ve ever wondered whether your reading habits on this site are being tracked, CCPA lets you find out—and change it.

Below, you’ll find clear, no-nonsense explanations of what CCPA means for you as a visitor, how we handle your data (or don’t), and exactly how to make a request. No legal jargon. No fine print. Just what you need to know to protect your privacy—on your terms.