# WIRED Ghost Stories

> WIRED's consent page explains how residents of multiple US states can opt out of targeted advertising and data sharing.
- Title: WIRED Ghost Stories · WIRED | Shortify
- Summary: WIRED's consent page explains how residents of multiple US states can opt out of targeted advertising and data sharing. Residents of 18 US states have the…
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- Source: WIRED — https://wired.com/ghost-stories
- Author: WIRED
- Published: 2026-10-26T14:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: privacy, targeted advertising, data sharing, opt-out, us states, personal information, wired
## Eighteen states grant opt-out rights
Residents of Colorado, Connecticut, Virginia, Utah, Oregon, Texas, Montana, Delaware, Iowa, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Tennessee, Minnesota, Maryland, Indiana, Kentucky, and Rhode Island can opt out of targeted advertising.
## What opt-out covers
The opt-out applies to targeted advertising and the sale or sharing of personal information. California residents can also limit use of sensitive personal information in particular circumstances.
## How to opt out on this site
Move the Allow Targeted Advertising toggle to the left and press Confirm My Choices. You may need to repeat this on each website, mobile app, browser, and device you use.
## Other opt-out options
To opt out of other sales including list rentals and data co-ops, email privacy underscore administration at condenast dot com or call one eight seven seven two four one four nine nine nine.
## Cookie categories explained
WIRED uses essential cookies for site function, performance cookies to measure traffic, audience measurement cookies for statistics, and functional cookies to remember preferences.
## Social media and data sharing
Social media cookies are off by default and can track your browser across other sites. Allowing them lets you share content but may impact what you see elsewhere online.
## Clear cookies to reset choices
If you clear your browser cookies, you may need to repeat the opt-out process.If you have created an account across multiple WIRED sites, the company will make reasonable efforts to apply your request to each.
## Key takeaway

Residents of 18 US states have the right to opt out of targeted advertising and personal data sales through WIRED's consent preferences.