Last Updated: July 6, 2026
I. Scope Of This Policy
Your Use Of This Site Signals Acceptance
Claim Denial Guide (“this site,” “we,” “us”) publishes educational material about New York workers’ compensation claim denials, controverted claims, and the appeal process before the Workers’ Compensation Board. This Privacy Policy explains what information we gather when you browse this site, why we gather it, and what choices you have about it. By loading a page on this site, submitting a form, or otherwise interacting with our content, you signal that you have read and accepted the practices described below. If you do not agree with them, the appropriate step is to stop using the site.
This Policy Is Not Legal Guidance
Nothing in this document should be read as legal advice regarding your claim, your data rights, or any dispute with an insurer, employer, or the Board. This policy addresses only how this website handles information; it does not create representation, a professional duty of care, or any relationship beyond that of publisher and reader. We disclaim liability for decisions made in reliance on this policy to the fullest extent New York law permits.
II. Information We Collect
Information You Choose To Give Us
Voluntary submissions are any details you type into a contact form, comment box, newsletter signup, or email you send us directly. This may include your name, email address, a description of your claim situation, or other facts you decide to share. We collect nothing of this kind unless you type it in and press submit — there is no obligation to give us anything beyond what is needed to answer a message.
Information Collected Automatically
Derivative log data is information our servers and analytics tools record automatically whenever a browser requests a page, whether or not you fill out any form. This category typically includes your IP address, browser type and version, operating system, device type, the date and time of each visit, the page that referred you to us, and the page you visited next (referring/exit pages). None of this is manually entered by you; it is generated as a byproduct of how the web works, and we use it in aggregate rather than to identify a specific individual.
Cookies And Similar Tracking Technology
Like nearly every modern website, we use cookies and comparable technologies (local storage, pixels, tags) to recognize repeat visitors, remember basic preferences, and measure which articles are read most. Most browsers let you block or delete cookies through their settings; doing so may cause parts of the site to behave less smoothly, but it will not prevent you from reading our content.
III. How We Use The Information We Gather
We use collected information for a narrow set of operational purposes: to respond to messages sent through our contact channels; to keep the site secure and diagnose technical problems; to understand, in aggregate, which topics on claim denials and appeals readers find most useful so we can improve future articles; and to comply with legal obligations that may apply to us. We do not use the information we collect to build individualized advertising profiles for sale, and we do not use it to make decisions about your workers’ compensation claim — that decision rests entirely with the Board, the insurance carrier, and, where applicable, your attorney.
IV. When Information May Be Disclosed
Service Providers Who Operate Behind The Scenes
We rely on third-party vendors — web hosting companies, email delivery services, analytics platforms, and security tools — to keep this site running. These vendors see certain data only to the extent necessary to perform their function and are not permitted to use it for their own independent marketing purposes.
Voluntary Referral Or Matching Requests
If you affirmatively ask this site to connect you with an attorney or claims professional, the details you provide for that specific purpose may be shared with the third party you asked us to contact. We do not send your information to any outside professional unless you have taken that step yourself.
Legal Process And Protection Of Rights
We may disclose information when required by subpoena, court order, or other legal process, or when we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to investigate fraud, protect the safety of our readers, or defend the legal rights and property of this site.
Business Transfers
If this site’s assets are sold, merged, or otherwise transferred, information we hold may transfer as part of that transaction, subject to the successor’s obligation to honor commitments made in this policy.
V. Third-Party Sites And Advertisers
Articles on this site sometimes link out to Workers’ Compensation Board resources, statutes, or attorney and advertiser websites. Once you click through, you leave our environment entirely, and the privacy practices of that outside destination — not this policy — govern what happens next. We encourage readers to review the privacy statement of any third-party site before submitting personal information there, since we exercise no control over how those operators collect or use data.
VI. How We Protect Information
We apply reasonable administrative and technical safeguards — including encrypted connections, restricted administrative access, and routine software updates — intended to protect information from unauthorized access or disclosure. No method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, however, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection against every possible intrusion.
VII. Children’s Privacy
This site addresses adult workers navigating claim denials and is not directed to children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under the age of 13. If a parent or guardian believes a child has submitted information to us, contact us using the details below and we will remove it promptly.
VIII. Changes To This Policy
We may revise this policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, our vendors, or applicable law. The “Last Updated” date at the top of this page will change whenever we do. Continued use of the site after a revision takes effect constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
IX. Contact
Claim Denial Guide
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