How We Handle Your Personal Information
propertytaxusa.org/ is committed to protecting your privacy under the California CCPA/CPRA, the Texas TDPSA, and the comprehensive consumer privacy laws of every other US state where they apply. This page sets out what we collect, why, and the rights you can exercise.
What’s on this page
1. Who We Are
propertytaxusa.org/ is an independent editorial reference site that publishes guides to US property tax across all 50 states and the District of Columbia. We are the business and the controller for the personal information described on this page. For any privacy-related question, contact us at info@propertytaxusa.org with the subject line “Privacy request.”
2. The Personal Information We Collect
| Category | Examples | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Identifiers | Email address, name (if you provide one), IP address | You · Your browser, automatically |
| Contact content | Content of messages you send us | You — when you email or use a contact form |
| Internet/network activity | Pages visited, time on page, referring URL, search terms used on the site | Cookies and analytics, when you consent |
| Device and technical data | Browser type and version, device type, operating system, approximate location from IP | Your browser, automatically |
| Inferences | Aggregate inferences about content interests (e.g., which states 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, racial or ethnic origin, religious beliefs, union membership, contents of mail/email/text, genetic data, biometric data, or sexual-orientation data. We don’t ask for it and you should not send it.
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 — analytics and advertising providers, but only after you have given consent through our cookie banner where required
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
We do not use personal information for automated decision-making with legal or similarly significant effects, and we do not engage in profiling for “decisions that produce legal or similarly significant effects” within the meaning of state privacy laws.
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 definition of “sharing for cross-context behavioral advertising.” Where that applies, you have the right to opt out — see the relevant state-rights sections below for the procedure.
The site honors the Global Privacy Control (GPC) signal as a valid opt-out of “sale” and “sharing” under CCPA/CPRA and the Colorado 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 the full list of cookies, third-party services, and your control options — including industry opt-outs (NAI, DAA, Your Online Choices) and browser/mobile-device controls — see our Cookie Policy.
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 the Global Privacy Control signal.
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@propertytaxusa.org with subject “California privacy request.” We respond within 45 days as required by CCPA, with one possible 45-day extension where reasonably necessary.
10. Other State Privacy Rights
Residents of states with comprehensive consumer privacy laws have rights similar to CCPA/CPRA. The applicable laws and the supervisory authority that hears complaints differ by state:
| State | Law | Authority |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (TDPSA, eff. July 2024) | Texas Attorney General |
| Virginia | Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA) | Virginia Attorney General |
| Colorado | Colorado Privacy Act (CPA) | Colorado Attorney General — UOOM/UOOMs honored |
| Connecticut | Connecticut Data Privacy Act (CTDPA) | Connecticut Attorney General |
| Utah | Utah Consumer Privacy Act (UCPA) | Utah Department of Commerce / Attorney General |
| Oregon | Oregon Consumer Privacy Act (OCPA) | Oregon Attorney General |
| Montana | Montana Consumer Data Privacy Act (MCDPA) | Montana Attorney General |
| Delaware, Iowa, Indiana, Tennessee, Florida, New Jersey, New Hampshire, Kentucky, Minnesota, Maryland, Rhode Island | Comprehensive state privacy laws (effective dates vary) | State attorney general or designated agency |
To exercise rights under any of these laws, email us with subject line “[State] privacy request” (e.g., “Virginia privacy request”). We respond within the period required by the applicable law (typically 45 days, with possible extensions). Where a state law requires us to provide an appeal process if we decline a request, we include appeal instructions with any decline.
11. How to Exercise Your Rights
For all privacy requests, email info@propertytaxusa.org. Include enough information for us to identify the data you’re asking about. We may need to verify your identity before responding — most commonly by confirming you control the email address that submitted the request.
Under CCPA and similar state laws, you may use an authorized agent to submit requests on your behalf. We may require written authorization and verification of the agent’s identity before processing.
12. 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). If we learn we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without verifiable parental consent, we will delete it promptly. CCPA/CPRA also imposes opt-in standards for the sale or sharing of personal information of consumers under 16; we do not engage in conduct that would require those opt-ins.
13. Security
We apply technical and organizational measures appropriate to the risk — encryption of data in transit (HTTPS across the site), access controls on our administrative tools, regular software updates, secure authentication for our editorial team, and contractual security commitments from our vendors. No internet service can guarantee absolute security; 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 California (Cal. Civ. Code §1798.82) and Texas (Tex. Bus. & Com. Code §521.053).
14. International Visitors (GDPR / UK GDPR)
The site is operated for a US audience but is accessible globally. If you visit from the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom, the EU GDPR or UK GDPR may apply. The lawful bases we rely on are: (a) legitimate interests for operating the site and responding to your inquiry; (b) consent for analytics and advertising cookies; and (c) legal obligation where applicable. EU residents may complain to their local supervisory authority; UK residents may complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office at ico.org.uk.
15. Changes to This Policy
State privacy laws are evolving rapidly — new states pass comprehensive laws each year, and existing laws are amended. We update this policy when our practices change or when state law changes. The “Last reviewed” date at the top reflects the current version. Substantive changes are 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. We respond to general privacy questions within seven business days, and to formal state-law requests within the deadline set by the applicable law.
📧 info@propertytaxusa.org