Privacy Policy

Effective Date: December 1, 2024 | Last Updated: December 1, 2025

Accessibility-Checking.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services (collectively, the “Service”). Please read this policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the Service.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide to Us

We collect information that you voluntarily provide when using our Service, including:

• Account Information: Name, email address, company name, job title, and password when you create an account
• Website Data: URLs and website content you submit for accessibility scanning
• Payment Information: Billing address and payment details (processed securely through third-party payment processors)
• Communications: Information you provide when contacting our support team, subscribing to newsletters, or participating in surveys
• User Content: Comments, feedback, and other content you submit through the Service

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you access our Service, we automatically collect certain information, including:

• Usage Data: Information about how you interact with the Service, including pages viewed, features used, scan results, and time spent
• Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers, and mobile network information
• Log Data: Server logs, including access times, error reports, and referring URLs
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Information collected through cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies (see Section 5)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

1. Provide and Maintain the Service: Process scans, generate accessibility reports, manage your account, and deliver requested features
2. Improve Our Service: Analyze usage patterns, identify issues, develop new features, and enhance user experience
3. Communication: Send service updates, security alerts, technical notices, and respond to inquiries
4. Marketing: Send promotional materials, newsletters, and product updates (you can opt out at any time)
5. Security and Fraud Prevention: Protect against unauthorized access, detect suspicious activity, and prevent abuse
6. Legal Compliance: Comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes
7. Business Operations: Process payments, manage subscriptions, and conduct internal analytics

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: Third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf (e.g., payment processing, hosting, analytics, customer support)
• Business Transfers: In connection with mergers, acquisitions, or sales of all or part of our business
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government request, or to protect our rights and safety
• With Your Consent: When you explicitly authorize us to share your information with third parties
• Aggregated Data: Non-identifying aggregated or anonymized data for research, marketing, or analytics purposes

4. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide the Service and fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal, accounting, or security purposes. Scan results and reports may be retained for up to 90 days after account deletion for backup and recovery purposes.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience. Types of cookies we use:

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic Service functionality (e.g., authentication, security)
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how users interact with the Service (e.g., Google Analytics)
• Marketing Cookies: Track advertising effectiveness and deliver personalized content

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may limit certain features of the Service.

6. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information, including encryption (SSL/TLS), secure servers, access controls, and regular security audits. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security. Please use strong passwords and keep your login credentials confidential.

7. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
• Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Object: Object to certain processing of your personal information

To exercise these rights, contact us at support@accessibility-checking.com. We will respond within 30 days.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. By using the Service, you consent to such transfers. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately at support@accessibility-checking.com.

10. Third-Party Links

The Service may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any information.

11. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to know what personal information is collected, used, shared, or sold
• Right to delete personal information
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights

12. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the rights outlined in Section 7. We process your data based on legitimate interests, contractual necessity, or your consent. You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. Material changes will be communicated via email or prominent notice on the Service. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, contact us at:

Data Protection Officer: support@accessibility-checking.com