How Does Cognism Comply With the Requirements of the CCPA?

How Cognism complies with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)

This guide outlines the processes and safeguards Cognism has in place to comply with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). 

From maintaining a CCPA-compliant privacy notice to enabling consumer rights requests and opt-outs, Cognism ensures transparency, accountability, and responsible data handling for California residents.

Publish a CCPA-compliant privacy notice

Cognism maintains an externally facing Privacy Notice that meets CCPA requirements.

Our Privacy Notice includes a dedicated section for California residents. This section explains:

• What personal data we collect 
• How personal data is used and shared 
• The rights available to California consumers under the CCPA 

Register as a data broker

Cognism is registered as a data broker with the California Attorney General, as required under the CCPA.

Through the California Data Broker Registry, consumers can:

• Find Cognism’s contact details 
• Access a link to our website 
• Learn how to exercise their CCPA rights 

Provide clear ways to submit CCPA requests

We provide two dedicated methods for consumers to submit CCPA rights requests.

This includes a US toll-free telephone number, ensuring requests can be submitted through accessible channels.

Respond to consumer rights requests

Cognism has procedures in place to respond to CCPA rights requests in a compliant manner.

These procedures include:

• Verifying the identity of the requester 
• Processing requests within required timeframes 
• Handling requests securely and consistently 

Allow consumers to opt out of data sale

Consumers can opt out of the sale of their personal data through an opt-out form on Cognism’s website.

Cognism respects and implements all valid opt-out requests in line with CCPA requirements.

Expected Results

These measures ensure that California consumers can:

• Understand how their personal data is used 
• Exercise their rights under the CCPA 
• Opt out of the sale of their personal data 

Next steps

• Review Cognism’s Privacy Notice 
• Submit a CCPA request using the available contact methods 
• Learn more about your rights as a California resident