Your business license is a public record and the information provided in your business license application is subject to disclosure under the California Public Records Act, except financial information, social security or tax ID numbers, and other information as specifically exempted under the Act or Walnut Creek Municipal Code. When you pay for your City of Walnut Creek business license application or renewal through this web site, we request your credit card number, card expiration date, billing address, and email address. This private information is not part of your business license record and is not subject to disclosure. Your credit card information and billing address are used only for the limited purpose of processing your payment. Your email address is used only for the limited purposes of administering the business license web site and sending you notifications about your business license that may be of interest to you. This information is not shared with anyone beyond the City’s own employees, agents, or contractors charged with administering the City’s business license program, and is stored on a secure server to protect your information from other outside parties.