Privacy Policy
Last updated: May 22, 2026
Plain-English Summary
- The tools on this site run entirely in your browser — calculator inputs are not stored on our servers.
- We collect your name and email only if you use the contact form, and use it only to respond to you.
- We use Ahrefs and Microsoft Bing analytics to understand site traffic. These tools collect anonymous usage data.
- We do not sell your information to anyone.
- The newsletter (Federal Claims Chronicle) is hosted on Substack and governed by Substack's privacy policy.
Who We Are
EasyFedWorkComp.com is an independent educational website providing free tools and resources for federal employees navigating workers' compensation claims under FECA. It is not affiliated with any government agency. References to "we," "our," or "us" refer to the operator of EasyFedWorkComp.com.
What Information We Collect
Contact form submissions. If you use the contact form, we collect your name, email address, and the content of your message. This information is used solely to respond to your inquiry and is not added to any marketing list without your explicit consent.
Analytics data. We use Ahrefs Site Analytics and Microsoft Bing UET (Universal Event Tracking) to understand how visitors use the site — which pages are visited, how long visitors stay, general geographic region, and browser/device type. This data is aggregated and anonymous. Neither service collects personally identifiable information through standard analytics use.
Tool inputs. The calculators and tools on this site process your inputs (salary, impairment percentage, overpayment amount, etc.) to generate results. These inputs are not transmitted to or stored on our servers — they are processed within your browser session only.
Cookies. Our analytics providers may set cookies on your browser to track return visits and session behavior. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though this may affect site functionality. We do not use cookies for advertising or behavioral tracking.
How We Use Your Information
- To respond to contact form inquiries
- To understand site traffic and improve tool usability
- To identify and fix technical errors
- To comply with applicable law if required
We do not use your information for advertising, we do not sell it to third parties, and we do not share it with data brokers.
Third-Party Services
Ahrefs Site Analytics. Ahrefs collects anonymized traffic data on our behalf. Their privacy policy is available at ahrefs.com/privacy.
Microsoft Bing UET. Microsoft's Universal Event Tracking collects anonymized visit data for Bing search optimization. Microsoft's privacy policy is available at privacy.microsoft.com.
Substack (Federal Claims Chronicle newsletter). The newsletter is hosted and managed by Substack. If you subscribe, your email address is stored by Substack and governed by Substack's privacy policy. We do not have direct access to subscriber data beyond what Substack provides in its dashboard. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in any newsletter email.
Hosting provider. This site is hosted on a third-party web host. Server logs may capture your IP address and request data as a standard part of web server operation. We do not use server logs for tracking or profiling.
Information Sharing
We do not sell, trade, rent, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties for commercial purposes. We may disclose information only in the following limited circumstances:
- When required by law, court order, or government request
- To protect the rights, safety, or property of EasyFedWorkComp.com or its users
- In connection with a transfer of ownership or assets of the site, with notice provided to affected users
Data Retention
Contact form messages are retained in email only as long as needed to respond to and resolve the inquiry, after which they may be deleted. Analytics data is retained according to the respective provider's data retention policies.
Your Choices
Cookies. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are sent. Disabling analytics cookies will not affect your ability to use any tool on this site.
Newsletter. You can unsubscribe from the Federal Claims Chronicle at any time using the unsubscribe link in any newsletter email, or by contacting Substack directly.
Contact data. If you have submitted a contact form and would like your information deleted, email us at brettbenefits@proton.me and we will remove it promptly.
Children's Privacy
This site is intended for adults navigating federal employment and workers' compensation matters. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has submitted information through the contact form, we will delete it promptly.
Security
We take reasonable precautions to protect information submitted through the contact form. However, no internet transmission is completely secure. We recommend not including sensitive personal or case-specific information (Social Security numbers, claim file numbers, detailed medical history) in contact form messages — use our email address directly if sensitive information must be shared.
Changes to This Policy
If we make material changes to this privacy policy, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, note the change in the Federal Claims Chronicle newsletter. Continued use of the site after a change constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact
Questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your information? Contact us at brettbenefits@proton.me or use the contact form.