Privacy Policy

Q: How do I delete my message or data?

Contact us through our contact page and ask us to delete it. We will confirm once it is done.

This privacy policy explains what information States News Journal collects, how we use it and the choices you have. Last updated October 31, 2026.

Who we are

States News Journal is an independent publisher of state tax, wage and refund information. We are not a government agency. Our mailing address is below.

States News Journal
3rd Ave
New York, NY 10003
USA

Information we collect

Information you send us: your name, email address, topic and message when you use our contact form.
Technical data: IP address, browser type, device type, referring page and pages visited, collected through server logs and any analytics tools we use.
Cookies: small files that help the site work and measure traffic.

We do not ask for Social Security numbers, tax returns or financial account details. Please never send them to us. Our refund tracker links to official agency sites, and you enter any personal details only on those sites.

How we use information

To reply to your message and handle correction requests.
To keep the site secure and prevent spam and abuse.
To understand which pages readers find useful and improve them.
To meet legal obligations.

Cookies and analytics

We may use cookies and similar technologies for basic functions and traffic measurement. If we add advertising or affiliate partners, they may set their own cookies and we will update this policy and offer a consent choice where the law requires it. You can block or delete cookies in your browser settings.

We do not sell your personal information. We share it only with service providers that help us run the site, such as hosting, security and email providers, and when the law requires it. These providers may process data only to perform services for us.

Third-party links

Our pages link to government and other external websites. Those sites have their own privacy practices, and we do not control them.

Data retention and security

We keep contact messages only as long as we need them to respond, keep correction records and meet legal duties. We use reasonable technical and organizational safeguards. No online system is completely secure.

Your rights if you live in California

Under California privacy law, you may ask what personal information we hold about you, ask us to delete it or correct it, and ask us not to sell or share it. We do not sell personal information and we do not knowingly share it for cross-context advertising. We will not discriminate against you for using these rights. Use our contact page to make a request.

Your rights if you live in the EU, UK or other regions

You may have the right to access, correct, delete or restrict the use of your personal data, to object to its use and to complain to your data protection authority. We process contact messages on the basis of our legitimate interest in answering you. Our servers and service providers may be located outside your country, including in the United States.

Children

This site is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect their information. If you believe a child sent us information, contact us and we will delete it.

Changes to this policy

We will post updates on this page and change the date above.

Learn about States News Journal, read our editorial policy, see our data sources and review our corrections policy.

Frequently asked questions

Do you sell my data?

No. We do not sell personal information.

Do you use cookies?

We may use cookies for basic site function and analytics. You can control them in your browser.

How do I delete my message or data?

Should I send tax documents to you?

No. Never send Social Security numbers, tax returns or account details. Use your state agency for personal tax matters.

Who can I contact about privacy?

Use our contact page.