How We Handle Your Personal Information
taxcollectors.org/ takes data protection seriously. This page sets out what we collect, why, and the rights you have under the California CCPA/CPRA, the Texas TDPSA, the Virginia VCDPA, and other applicable U.S. state privacy laws.
What’s on this page
- Who we are
- Information we collect
- How we collect it
- Why we collect it
- Who we share with
- “Sale” and “sharing”
- Cookies and analytics
- Retention
- California rights (CCPA/CPRA)
- Texas rights (TDPSA)
- Florida rights (FDBR)
- Other state rights
- How to exercise your rights
- Children
- Security
- International visitors
- Changes to this policy
1. Who We Are
taxcollectors.org/ is an independent editorial reference site that publishes guides to U.S. county and local tax collector offices. We are the business and the controller for the personal information described on this page.
For any privacy-related question, contact us at info@taxcollectors.org with the subject line “Privacy request.”
2. The Personal Information We Collect
We collect the smallest amount of personal information needed to operate the site and respond to inquiries:
| Category | Examples | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Identifiers | Email address, name (if you provide one), IP address | You — when you contact us · Your browser, automatically |
| Contact content | The content of messages you send us | You — when you email us or use a contact form |
| Internet/network activity | Pages visited, time on page, search terms used on the site, click paths, referring URL | Cookies and analytics, when you consent |
| Device and technical data | Browser type and version, device type, operating system, approximate location derived from IP | Your browser, automatically |
| Inferences | Aggregate inferences about content interests (e.g., which counties a visitor reads about) | Derived from analytics, where consented |
| Advertising identifiers | Identifiers used to limit ad frequency and measure ad performance | Third-party advertising networks, when you consent |
We do not collect Sensitive Personal Information as defined under CCPA/CPRA — no Social Security numbers, government identification, financial accounts, precise geolocation, or contents of mail/email/text. We do not ask for it and you should not send it through our contact channel.
Property tax bills, ownership records, parcel data, vehicle registration records, and similar information published by tax collector offices are state and county public record by statute. We do not collect or hold that data; you obtain it directly from the tax collector when you click through. Concerns about how that data is published should be raised with the relevant office or, in some states, with state-level privacy regulators.
3. How We Collect Personal Information
- Directly from you — when you email us, complete a contact form, or set cookie preferences.
- Automatically — when you visit the site, your browser sends standard technical information so the page can load.
- From third-party services we use — analytics and advertising providers, only after you give consent (where required) through our cookie banner.
4. Business Purposes for Collection and Use
- Providing the website and its content
- Responding to questions, corrections, and feedback
- Securing the site and protecting against abuse, fraud, and unauthorized access
- Auditing interactions and measuring site performance (analytics, where consented)
- Supporting display advertising that funds the site (where consented)
- Complying with legal obligations and responding to lawful requests
6. “Sale” and “Sharing” of Personal Information
We do not sell personal information for money. However, under CCPA/CPRA the term “sale” is broad, and use of certain advertising cookies may meet the CCPA/CPRA definition of “sharing for cross-context behavioral advertising.” Where that applies, you have the right to opt out — see Section 9 for the California-specific procedure.
The site honors the Global Privacy Control (GPC) signal as a valid opt-out of “sale” and “sharing” under CCPA/CPRA, the Colorado Privacy Act, and the Connecticut Data Privacy Act. If your browser is sending GPC, we treat it as a request to opt out and apply it without further confirmation.
7. Cookies, Analytics, and Advertising
For full detail — including the cookies used, third-party services, and how to manage them — see our Cookie Policy. Key controls: the cookie banner, the “Cookie settings” link in the footer, browser-level controls, and industry opt-outs (NAI, DAA).
8. How Long We Keep Personal Information
| Category | Retention |
|---|---|
| Email correspondence and contact-form messages | Up to 24 months from last contact, then deleted unless an active matter requires longer retention |
| Server access logs (IP addresses, request data) | Up to 90 days, then aggregated or deleted |
| Analytics data | Aggregated; identifiable data retained no longer than 14 months |
| Cookie consent records | 12 months from when you set your preference |
| Backups | Rotating backups deleted on a 30–90 day cycle |
9. California Rights (CCPA / CPRA)
Right to know
Categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected, sources, business purposes, and recipients.
Right to delete
To request deletion of personal information we hold about you, subject to legal exceptions.
Right to correct
To request correction of inaccurate personal information.
Right to opt out of sale/sharing
To opt out of any “sale” or cross-context behavioral advertising “sharing.” We honor GPC.
Right to limit use of sensitive PI
We do not collect Sensitive Personal Information, but the right exists in principle.
Right to non-discrimination
You will not be denied service or charged more for exercising these rights.
To exercise these rights, email info@taxcollectors.org with the subject line “California privacy request.” We respond within 45 days, with one possible 45-day extension. Escalation: California Privacy Protection Agency at cppa.ca.gov, or California Attorney General.
10. Texas Rights (TDPSA)
Under the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (TDPSA), Texas residents have the right to confirm and access their data, correct inaccuracies, delete data, obtain a copy in portable format, and opt out of (a) targeted advertising, (b) sale of personal data, and (c) profiling that produces legal or similarly significant effects.
To exercise your TDPSA rights, email us with subject “Texas privacy request.” We respond within 45 days, with one possible 45-day extension and an appeal process. Escalation: Texas Attorney General at texasattorneygeneral.gov.
11. Florida Rights (FDBR)
The Florida Digital Bill of Rights (FDBR) gives certain Florida residents (subject to revenue thresholds applicable to controllers) rights similar to the laws of California and Texas — confirmation, access, correction, deletion, portability, and opt-out of targeted advertising and sale of personal data. Where applicable, we honor these rights through the same channel: email “Florida privacy request” to info@taxcollectors.org.
12. Other State Privacy Rights
| State | Law |
|---|---|
| Virginia | Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA) |
| Colorado | Colorado Privacy Act (CPA) — recognizes Universal Opt-Out Mechanisms |
| Connecticut | Connecticut Data Privacy Act (CTDPA) |
| Utah | Utah Consumer Privacy Act (UCPA) |
| Oregon | Oregon Consumer Privacy Act (OCPA) |
| Montana | Montana Consumer Data Privacy Act (MCDPA) |
| Delaware, Iowa, Indiana, Tennessee, New Jersey, New Hampshire, Kentucky, Minnesota, Maryland, Rhode Island | Comprehensive state privacy laws (effective dates vary) |
To exercise these rights, email us with the subject line “[State] privacy request.”
13. How to Exercise Your Rights
For all privacy requests, email info@taxcollectors.org. We may need to verify your identity before responding. Under CCPA and similar laws, you may use an authorized agent to submit requests on your behalf.
14. Children
This site is not directed at children under 13 and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. We comply with the federal Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).
15. Security
We apply technical and organizational measures appropriate to the risk: encryption of data in transit (HTTPS), access controls, regular software updates, secure authentication for our editorial team, and contractual security commitments from vendors. If we become aware of a breach involving your personal information, we will notify you and applicable authorities consistent with state breach-notification laws including those of Texas (Tex. Bus. & Com. Code §521.053), California (Cal. Civ. Code §1798.82), Florida (Fla. Stat. §501.171), and similar laws in other states.
16. International Visitors (GDPR / UK GDPR)
The site is operated for a U.S. audience but is accessible globally. EU and UK visitors have rights under the EU GDPR and UK GDPR respectively. EU residents may complain to their local supervisory authority; UK residents may complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office at ico.org.uk.
17. Changes to This Policy
We update this policy when our practices change or when state privacy laws change. The “Last reviewed” date at the top reflects the current version. Substantive changes will be flagged on the homepage banner for at least 30 days. This policy is read alongside our Cookie Policy, Terms of Service, and Disclaimer.
Questions About Your Personal Information?
Email us. General privacy questions get a response within seven business days; formal state-law requests get a response within the deadline set by the applicable law.
📧 info@taxcollectors.org