Privacy policy

What this Privacy Policy covers

WorkRightMatch is a free attorney-matching and educational service for workers in the United States. We are not a law firm and not your lawyer. Using our site or submitting a request does not create an attorney-client relationship with WorkRightMatch.

This policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect information when you visit our website, use our forms, or contact us. It also explains some choices you may have about your information.

If you want to understand the rules for using the site, you can also read our Terms and Disclaimer.

Information we may collect from you

When you request a free attorney match, we may collect information such as your name, phone number, email address, state, preferred language, and basic details about your workplace problem. For example, you might tell us that you were fired, not paid correctly, harassed, or retaliated against.

We may also collect technical information when you use the site, such as your IP address, device type, browser type, pages visited, and general location based on your internet connection. Like many websites, we may use cookies or similar tools to help the site work, understand traffic, and improve the user experience.

Please share only the information needed to request a match or contact us. Do not use the site to send highly sensitive original documents or private materials unless an attorney you choose later asks you to do so directly.

If you are an immigrant or non-native English speaker, your workplace rights may still apply regardless of immigration status. We try to make our service easier to use for workers from many backgrounds, and you can learn more at rights for new immigrants and workplace rights for immigrant workers.

How we use your information

We use the information you provide to operate the site, respond to your request, and try to match you with one or more independent, licensed employment attorneys. We may also use it to communicate with you about your request, improve our services, prevent fraud, keep records, and comply with legal obligations.

If you ask for a match, we may review the information you submitted so we can route your request to attorneys who handle the type of workplace issue you described and who may serve your area. This does not mean any attorney agrees to take your matter, and it is not legal advice.

We may also use website data, including analytics information, to understand how people use our site and how we can improve it. That can include seeing which pages are most helpful, such as how it works or what an employment lawyer does.

When we share information

If you request a free consultation, we may share the information you submit with independent attorneys or law firms so they can decide whether to contact you about your situation. Those attorneys are not employees of WorkRightMatch. Any legal representation, fees, or attorney-client relationship would be directly between you and the attorney you choose.

Matched attorneys may pay WorkRightMatch a flat fee to receive requests. WorkRightMatch does not take a percentage of any recovery, and the worker agrees to any attorney fees directly with the attorney.

We may also share information with service providers that help us run the website, communications, hosting, analytics, security, and similar operations. In some situations, we may disclose information if required by law, court order, legal process, or to protect rights, safety, or the integrity of the service.

We do not sell your personal information in exchange for money in the ordinary meaning most people expect. But some privacy laws use broad definitions of "sell" or "share," especially for online advertising or analytics tools. If those laws apply, your rights may depend on where you live.

Your choices, access, and data security

You may choose not to submit a request through the site, but that may limit our ability to match you with an attorney. If you want to ask about, update, or request deletion of certain information, you can contact us. We may need to verify your identity before responding.

If your browser or device lets you control cookies, you can usually change those settings there. Blocking some cookies may affect how parts of the site work.

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to help protect personal information. But no website, email system, or internet transmission is completely secure. Because of that, please use care when sharing information online.

If you are worried about deadlines for an employment claim, privacy questions should not stop you from acting. Some deadlines may be short and vary by claim and state, so consider speaking with a licensed attorney promptly. You can start with a free request to get matched.

Children, other websites, and policy updates

This site is intended for adults seeking help with workplace issues in the United States. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 through the matching service.

Our site may contain links to other pages and resources, including educational content. This Privacy Policy applies to WorkRightMatch's website and services, not to third-party websites or attorneys' own privacy practices. If an attorney contacts you, you may want to ask for that attorney's privacy terms directly.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we may change the date or post the updated version on this page. Your continued use of the site after changes are posted means the updated policy will apply going forward.

If you have questions about this policy or how your information is handled, please contact us.