Privacy Policy

Who We Are

New York Highway Use Tax provides information and assistance with NY HUT registration and related filing requirements through newyorkhighwayusetax.com. We are an independent service provider and are not affiliated with the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance.

This Privacy Policy explains how personal information is collected and handled when you use newyorkhighwayusetax.com.

Comments

If you leave a comment, we collect the information entered in the comment form, your IP address, and your browser information to help detect spam.

An anonymized identifier generated from your email address may be shared with Gravatar to determine whether you use its service. See Gravatar’s privacy policy for details. Once your comment is approved, your profile picture may appear publicly alongside it.

Uploaded Images

If you upload images, avoid including embedded location data, such as EXIF GPS information. Other visitors may be able to download the images and extract that data.

Cookies

If you leave a comment, you may choose to save your name, email address, and website in cookies. These cookies help you avoid reentering your details when posting another comment and remain for one year.

If you visit the login page, a temporary cookie checks whether your browser accepts cookies. It contains no personal information and is deleted when you close your browser.

When you log in, cookies save your login details and display preferences. Login cookies remain for two days, while display preference cookies remain for one year. Selecting “Remember Me” extends your login to two weeks. Logging out removes the login cookies.

If you edit or publish an article, a cookie records the article’s ID. It contains no personal information and expires after one day.

Embedded Content

Pages may include content from other websites, such as videos, images, or articles. Interacting with embedded content may allow the originating website to collect information as though you had visited it directly.

These websites may use cookies, collect information, and track your interactions, particularly if you are logged into an account with them. Their privacy policies govern those activities.

Information Sharing

Visitor comments may be processed by an automated spam detection service. If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.

Information Retention

Comments and their associated information are retained indefinitely to help recognize and approve follow-up comments.

If you register an account, we store the personal information provided in your profile. You can view, edit, or delete your profile information, except your username. Website administrators can also access and edit this information.

Access and Deletion Requests

If you have an account or have left comments, you may request a copy of the personal information we hold about you. You may also request its deletion.

We may retain information required for administrative, legal, or security purposes.

Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy or to submit a personal information request, contact us through the website’s Contact Us page or call (518) 291-8005.