What do these icons mean?
You may be wandering around the Internet and your eye caught some icons that have spread widely on all websites, but what do they mean in this article I will try to cover all types of icons that paper on many websites so if you like it please comment below.
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) Opt-Out Icon
This icon has been used my time over the internet and there is a link next to this icon all the time, The "Opt-Out" icon is designed to provide a visual and easy way for consumers to exercise their rights to opt out of selling their personal information. The idea is for this icon to ensure users have greater control over their data by facilitating the process of opting out of the sale of this data.
YourAdChoices Icon
The "Your Ad Choices" is part of the Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) initiative that aims to increase transparency and give consumers the power to control how their online information is collected and used for behavioural advertising.
Political Ads Icon
The icon for political ads is part of initiatives to increase transparency in digital ads related to political affairs. This icon is intended to inform users when an ad is political, providing information about who is funding the ad and its goals. This contributes to enhancing voters' awareness and understanding and supports their informed decisions in a democratic context.
Privacy Rights Icon
Privacy Rights Icon represents a commitment to promoting and protecting consumers' privacy in the digital space. This symbol is often used on websites and apps to inform visitors that the platform follows strict standards for protecting personal data and provides users with the ability to control how their information is collected and used. By clicking on this icon, users can view the privacy policy and their privacy preferences.
PCI Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard icon
PCI Data Security Standard, envisioned by the Payment Card Industry, is a rigorous framework aimed at ensuring the secure handling, storage, and transmission of cardholder information by businesses. It encompasses a comprehensive set of requirements including secure network architectures, data protection measures, vulnerability management programs, access control measures, and regular monitoring, and testing of networks. Standard is pivotal in fortifying the payment card ecosystem against breaches and fraud, ultimately safeguarding both consumers and merchants.
Conclusion
This will not going to end you will see more and more icons and no one arterial will help you to know all of them but I hope this was a great start for you.
References:
Provide Consumers with Transparency & Control
Opt Out Tools
Metaverse Law
The Verge