Registered with California Privacy Protection Agency

Disqus

Doing business as: Disqus

Disqus is a data broker registered with the California Privacy Protection Agency. Collects: Sexual orientation, Gender identity and expression, Precise geolocation, and more.

Registry contact

Primary website
https://Disqus.com
Privacy contact
privacy@disqus.com
Phone
2129675055
CCPA rights portal
https://www.Disqus.com
Registered address
3 Park Ave., New York, New York, 10016

Sensitive data categories collected

Per Disqus's 2024 registry disclosure, they collect:

  • Sexual orientation
  • Gender identity and expression
  • Precise geolocation
  • Names, birth dates, emails, phone numbers, ad IDs

2024 deletion-request statistics

Total delete requests

1,475

Complied in full

634

Denied

841

Median response (days)

1

Opt-out of sale requests

7,166

Source: California Data Broker Registry 2026 disclosure. CCPA requires response within 45 days.

How to opt out

  1. 1

    Visit Disqus’s CCPA rights portal and submit a deletion request.

  2. 2

    Cite Cal. Civ. Code § 1798.105 (right to delete) and § 1798.120 (right to opt out of sale or sharing).

  3. 3

    Include sufficient information to verify your identity (email on file, address, etc.) — do not send a scan of your government ID unless specifically required.

  4. 4

    Track the response window: 45 days under CCPA, extendable once to 90 with written notice.

  5. 5

    If ignored, file a complaint with the California Privacy Protection Agency at cppa.ca.gov/consumers/complaint.html.

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FAQ

Is Disqus a legitimate data broker?+

Disqus is a registered data broker with the California Privacy Protection Agency, required to register annually under California’s data broker law. Registration confirms the entity exists and is subject to CCPA/CPRA obligations, including the 45-day response deadline for deletion requests.

What data does Disqus collect?+

Per Disqus’s own registry disclosure, they collect: Sexual orientation; Gender identity and expression; Precise geolocation; Names, birth dates, emails, phone numbers, ad IDs.

How do I remove my data from Disqus?+

Visit https://www.Disqus.com to submit a CCPA deletion request. Or use OfflistMe to generate a pre-filled deletion email that you send from your own inbox.

How long does Disqus take to respond?+

In 2024, Disqus reported processing 1,475 deletion requests with a median response of 1 days. CCPA requires response within 45 days.

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