No SSN or Bank Info Required
We never ask for your Social Security number, bank account details, or copies of tax notices to access free starter guides.
No Selling of Personal Data
We do not sell, rent, or monetize your contact information or state tax inquiry details to commercial data brokers.
End-to-End Encryption
All guide requests and voluntary inquiry submissions are encrypted using industry-standard TLS 1.3 encryption protocols.
State & Federal Compliance
Adherence to applicable US state and federal privacy standards, including California CCPA/CPRA and Virginia VCDPA.
1. Information We Collect
When you visit StateTax, we collect limited information only as necessary to provide educational materials and respond to voluntary requests:
• Voluntary Guide Requests: To receive the free State Tax Relief Starter Guide, we require only your email address. You may optionally share your state and general tax category to receive more relevant educational checklists.
• Automatic Technical Data: Standard server logs may record your IP address, browser type, operating system, and timestamp solely for platform security, fraud prevention, and responsive display rendering.
• Information We DO NOT Collect: We do not request or store Social Security numbers, taxpayer identification numbers, bank account or credit card numbers, or copies of official state tax notices.
2. How We Use Information
We use collected information strictly for legitimate educational, informational, and referral purposes:
• Generating and delivering your requested State Tax Relief Starter Guide and state-specific checklists.
• Providing follow-up educational updates on state tax relief deadlines, resolution pathways, and questions to ask independent professionals.
• If you affirmatively request to explore professional help, transmitting your basic request to an independently licensed CPA, enrolled agent, or tax attorney familiar with your state.
• Maintaining website integrity, safeguarding against automated bot spam, and fulfilling technical compliance obligations.
3. Independent Professional Referrals
StateTax is a private educational and referral resource, not a tax preparation firm, legal practice, or government agency. Any professional referral connection is subject to:
• Independent Relationship: Any professional relationship is strictly between you and the independent CPA, enrolled agent, or tax attorney you choose to consult.
• No Mandatory Engagement: Neither you nor any independent professional is obligated to enter into a client engagement.
• Verification: You are encouraged to verify current professional licenses, disciplinary history, and fee schedules directly with the relevant state accountancy board, state bar, or IRS directory.
4. Data Security & Storage Safeguards
We implement robust administrative, technical, and physical security measures to safeguard your information:
• Encryption in Transit: All data transfers use TLS 1.3 encryption over secure HTTPS connections.
• Restricted Access: Internal access is strictly limited to authorized personnel on a least-privilege basis.
• Retention Limits: Inquiry records are retained only as long as necessary to fulfill requested services, support consumer inquiries, and satisfy compliance audits.
5. Your Privacy Rights & Choices
Under applicable state privacy laws (including California CCPA/CPRA), you have rights regarding your personal information:
• Right to Access & Know: Request details regarding the categories of personal data collected and maintained.
• Right to Delete: Request deletion of your email address and associated inquiry records.
• Right to Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from educational emails at any time using the one-click link provided in every message.
• Non-Discrimination: We will never deny or alter services because you exercised your privacy rights.
6. Contacting Our Privacy Team
For questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your privacy rights, please reach out to our privacy coordinator at privacy@altftool.com with 'StateTax Privacy Request' in the subject line.