Privacy Policy
Revised August 18, 2025
These websites, www.protectingtaxpayers.org and www.tpa-foundation.org (the “Sites”), are operated by the Taxpayers Protection Association and the Taxpayers Protection Association Foundation (“we,” “us,” or “our”). This Privacy Policy describes the personal and non-personal information we collect when you visit the Sites, how we use that information, and the choices you have about its use.
Informations We Collect
By entering your phone number and selecting to opt in, you consent to join a recurring SMS/MMS text messaging program that will provide alerts, updates, and other important information. By participating, you agree to the terms & privacy policy for auto dialed messages to the phone number you provide. Msg&data rates may apply. Msg frequency varies. Reply HELP for help or STOP to opt-out at any time. SMS information is not rented, sold, or shared. View Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions
Personal Information
Personal information is any information that allows us to identify you individually, such as your name, phone number, mailing address, or email address. To use certain features of our Sites—such as contacting us or signing up to receive information—you may be required to provide personal information. We do not collect this personal information unless you voluntarily provide it to us.
If you decide you do not want to receive future communications from us, you can opt out of any email communications you receive from us by contacting us at help@protectingtaxpayers.org.
Log Data
When you visit our Sites, we may collect information your browser sends, such as your Internet Protocol (IP) address, browser type, browser version, the pages you visit on our Sites, the time and date of your visit, the time spent on those pages, and other statistics. This information may also include your Internet service provider and the website that referred you to our Sites. We use this information for analytics, site performance, and to improve user experience
Non-Personal Information
We may collect non-personal information about our users to enhance the effectiveness of our Sites, such as aggregated traffic patterns, device information, and site usage data. This information does not identify you personally.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies (small data files stored on your device) and web beacons (also known as pixel tags, clear GIFs, or web bugs) to collect usage information, recognize your device, and improve the functionality of our Sites. Cookies can store information related to your browser, device, and activity on our Sites. Web beacons help us measure the effectiveness of email campaigns and track aggregated usage.
You can choose to accept or refuse cookies by adjusting your browser settings; however, some features of the Sites may not function as intended without cookies. Third-party vendors providing services to us may also use cookies or web beacons, and their use is subject to their own privacy policies.
Sharing Your Information
We may share or disclose the information we collect:
1. When required by law, regulation, legal process, or enforceable governmental request
2. To enhance or improve the Sites or your experience with the Sites
3. In connection with a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or other asset transfer of our organization
4. When we believe disclosure is necessary to protect the safety of our users or the Sites
5. With third parties that perform services for us
Social Networking
If you use your login information from a social networking website on our Sites to share our page or content, we may receive information from that social network. Information we receive from them is governed by this Privacy Policy, and information we share with them is governed by their own privacy policy.
Links to Other Websites
The Sites contain links to third-party websites. When you visit one of these links, you will be subject to the privacy policy and terms of use of that website. We are not responsible for the privacy policies or content of these third-party sites.
Security
We use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, but no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
Children’s Privacy
Our Sites are designed for visitors over the age of 18, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us and we will delete it.
Privacy Rights in Certain Jurisdictions
Some jurisdictions give their residents the right to request from organizations a list of all third parties to which certain personal information has been disclosed for the third parties’ direct marketing purposes during the preceding year. If you reside in such a jurisdiction and wish to make such a request, please submit your request by email to help@protectingtaxpayers.org or by mail to:
Taxpayers Protection Association
1401 K Street, NW, Suite 502
Washington, D.C. 20005
Include your name, current mailing address and the subject line “Privacy Rights”.
International Transfer
Our Sites are targeted to users in the United States and operated from the United States. If you are located outside the United States, your information may be transferred to and stored in the U.S., where privacy laws may not be as protective. By using our Sites, you consent to this transfer.
Terms, Conditions, and Communications Consent
By providing your contact information through our Sites, you consent to receive communications from us, including emails and text messages. You can opt out of these communications at any time by using the unsubscribe link in our emails or replying “STOP” to any text message. Standard message and data rates may apply.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time. The date of the most recent revision will appear at the top of the page. Your continued use of the Sites after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of those changes.
Questions
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please write to us at:
Taxpayers Protection Association
1401 K Street, NW, Suite 502
Washington, D.C. 20005
Email: help@protectingtaxpayers.org
All the above categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties