Privacy Policy

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FIRST SEEN 2026-08-13 · VERSION 20260813_rev01 · COMPARED WITH 20260812_rev01

What changed, in plain language

Nothing in this update changes your rights. The only differences are the scrambled codes behind the "[email protected]" links, which Britannica's website uses to hide email addresses from spam bots. Those codes are re-scrambled every time the page is loaded, so the actual email addresses and all policy text are the same as before.

This change appears to be cosmetic (formatting, typos, or contact details).

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  1. ± CHANGEDSpam-protection codes on email links refreshed

    The links for the "do not sell my info" opt-out, the opt-back-in request, the California "Shine the Light" request, and the general contact email all have new scrambled codes. This is an automatic anti-spam feature of the website, not a new email address or a new way to contact the company.

    To exercise the right to opt out, you (or your authorized representative) may submit a request to us by emailing [\[email protected\]](https://corporate.britannica.com/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#ea9a98839c8b8993aa8f88c4898587).

    To exercise the right to opt out, you (or your authorized representative) may submit a request to us by emailing [\[email protected\]](https://corporate.britannica.com/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#8dfdffe4fbeceef4cde8efa3eee2e0).

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130130 We do not charge a fee to process or respond to your verifiable consumer request unless it is excessive, repetitive, or manifestly unfounded. If we determine that the request warrants a fee, we will tell you why we made that decision and provide you with a cost estimate before completing your request.
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132132**_Personal Information Sales Opt-Out and Opt-In Rights_**
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134134If you are 16 years of age or older, you have the right to direct us to not sell your personal information at any time (the "right to opt-out"). We do not sell the personal information of consumers we actually know are less than 16 years of age, unless we receive affirmative authorization (the "right to opt-in") from either the consumer who is between 13 and 16 years of age, or the parent or guardian of a consumer less than 13 years of age. Consumers who opt-in to personal information sales may opt-out of future sales at any time.
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136To exercise the right to opt out, you (or your authorized representative) may submit a request to us by emailing [\[email protected\]](https://corporate.britannica.com/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#ea9a98839c8b8993aa8f88c4898587).
136To exercise the right to opt out, you (or your authorized representative) may submit a request to us by emailing [\[email protected\]](https://corporate.britannica.com/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#8dfdffe4fbeceef4cde8efa3eee2e0).
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138Once you make an opt-out request, we will wait at least twelve (12) months before asking you to reauthorize personal information sales. However, you may change your mind and opt back in to personal information sales at any time by clearing cookies from your browser or emailing [\[email protected\]](https://corporate.britannica.com/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#4737352e3126243e0722256924282a).
138Once you make an opt-out request, we will wait at least twelve (12) months before asking you to reauthorize personal information sales. However, you may change your mind and opt back in to personal information sales at any time by clearing cookies from your browser or emailing [\[email protected\]](https://corporate.britannica.com/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#aededcc7d8cfcdd7eecbcc80cdc1c3).
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140140 You do not need to create an account with us to exercise your opt-out rights. We will only use personal information provided in an opt-out request to review and comply with the request.
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142142**Non-Discrimination**
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144144We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your CCPA rights. Unless permitted by the CCPA, we will not:
149149- Suggest that you may receive a different price or rate for like-goods or services or a different level or quality of like-goods or services.
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151151However, we may offer you certain financial incentives permitted by the CCPA that can result in different prices, rates, or quality levels. Any CCPA-permitted financial incentive we offer will reasonably relate to your Personal Information's value and contain written terms that describe the program's material aspects. Participation in a financial incentive program requires your prior opt in consent, which you may revoke at any time. **We do not currently provide any financial incentives.**
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153153**Other California Privacy Rights**
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155 California's "Shine the Light" law (Civil Code Section § 1798.83) permits users of our websites, mobile applications, and other products, services and platforms that are California residents to request certain information regarding our disclosure of personal information to third parties for their direct marketing purposes. To make such a request, please send an email to [\[email protected\]](https://corporate.britannica.com/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#1276627d5277703c717d7f) or write us at: Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc., Attn: M.G. Kim, DPO, 325 N. LaSalle Street, Suite 200, Chicago, Illinois 60654.
155 California's "Shine the Light" law (Civil Code Section § 1798.83) permits users of our websites, mobile applications, and other products, services and platforms that are California residents to request certain information regarding our disclosure of personal information to third parties for their direct marketing purposes. To make such a request, please send an email to [\[email protected\]](https://corporate.britannica.com/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#680c1807280d0a460b0705) or write us at: Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc., Attn: M.G. Kim, DPO, 325 N. LaSalle Street, Suite 200, Chicago, Illinois 60654.
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157157**Changes to Our Privacy Notice**
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159159The Company reserves the right to amend this privacy notice at our discretion and at any time. When we make changes to this privacy notice, we will post the updated notice on our website and update the notice's effective date. **Your continued use of our websites, mobile applications, and other products, services and platforms** **following the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of such changes**.
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161161**Contact Information**
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163163If you have any questions or comments about this notice, the ways in which the Company collects and uses your information described herein, your choices and rights regarding such use, or wish to exercise your rights under California law, please do not hesitate to contact us at:
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165<table><tbody><tr><td><p>Phone:</p></td><td><p>(800) 323-1229; Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (U.S. Central Time)</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Website:</p></td><td><p><a href="http://www.britannica.com/">www.britannica.com</a></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Email:</p></td><td><p><a href="https://corporate.britannica.com/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#1c786c735c797e327f7371"><span data-cfemail="3155415e7154531f525e5c">[email&nbsp;protected]</span></a></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Postal Address:</p></td><td><p>Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.<br>Attn: M.G. Kim, DPO<br>325 N. LaSalle Street, Suite 200<br>Chicago, Illinois 60654</p></td></tr></tbody></table>
165<table><tbody><tr><td><p>Phone:</p></td><td><p>(800) 323-1229; Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (U.S. Central Time)</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Website:</p></td><td><p><a href="http://www.britannica.com/">www.britannica.com</a></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Email:</p></td><td><p><a href="https://corporate.britannica.com/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#6400140b2401064a070b09"><span data-cfemail="bedaced1fedbdc90ddd1d3">[email&nbsp;protected]</span></a></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Postal Address:</p></td><td><p>Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.<br>Attn: M.G. Kim, DPO<br>325 N. LaSalle Street, Suite 200<br>Chicago, Illinois 60654</p></td></tr></tbody></table>