1. Introduction
At Check Web Accessibility (accessible via checkwebaccessibility.com), user privacy and data security are core pillars of our service. This Privacy Policy outlines how we handle data when you utilize our online accessibility scanners, color contrast tools, visual simulators, and educational resources.
Our mission is to provide 100% free, accessible, and privacy-respecting tools to help creators make the web accessible to everyone without harvesting personal data.
2. Information We Collect
a. No Account Required
You can access and use all auditing tools on Check Web Accessibility without registering an account, creating a profile, or submitting personal contact information.
b. Website Scan Requests
When you enter a website URL into our automated accessibility scanner, our servers safely fetch the public HTML DOM of that URL to evaluate WCAG 2.1/2.2 AA compliance. We do not store private credentials, personal session cookies, or confidential payload data from scanned websites.
c. Technical Logs & Usage Metrics
Like standard web infrastructure, our servers collect standard non-identifying access logs (IP address, browser type, operating system, and request timestamp) solely for rate limiting, DDoS mitigation, and system security.
3. How We Use Information
Information processed by Check Web Accessibility is strictly utilized to:
- Generate real-time accessibility compliance reports and plain-English remediation guides.
- Maintain server stability, prevent abuse, and enforce fair rate limits.
- Improve scanner rules and axe-core engine accuracy across diverse CMS platforms (WordPress, Shopify, Webflow).
4. Data Sharing & Third Parties
We never sell, rent, trade, or monetize your data. We do not share scanned website URLs or audit report findings with third-party data brokers, advertising networks, or marketing firms.
We utilize minimal, privacy-compliant infrastructure providers (such as Cloudflare and Google Fonts) to deliver secure SSL encryption and performant typography.
5. Cookies & Local Storage
Check Web Accessibility does not use invasive tracking cookies or third-party ad retargeting pixels. We use standard browser localStorage exclusively to save your UI preferences (such as light vs. dark mode theme choice).
6. GDPR & CCPA Compliance
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), you maintain the right to access, rectify, or request deletion of any personal data. Because we do not collect user profiles or persistent personal records, our data footprint is naturally privacy-compliant by design.
7. Contact Us
If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please reach out to our privacy team at: