Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
Welcome to accessibilitychecker.org. We are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information in compliance with:
✔General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (Articles 12 & 13)
✔California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) &
✔Other applicable US state privacy laws (Virginia VCDPA, Colorado CPA
2. Data Controller
Data Controller | Address |
accessibilitychecker.org | 4 Peddlers Row, Newark, Delaware, 19702 |
3. Data Processing Activities
Below is an overview of the personal data we collect, the purposes for processing, legal bases, retention periods, and recipients.
Processing Activity | Purpose | Category of Personal Data | Lawful Basis (GDPR, CCPA, CPRA) | Retention Period | Recipient of Data |
HTTP Requests / Responses | To connect with the application, ensure security, monitor unauthorized access attempts | Logs (IP address, URLs, timestamps, user agent strings) | GDPR: Contract / legal obligation CCPA/CPRA: Business purpose (security) | 1 year after last use | Network administrator |
Navigating (Essential Cookies) | Necessary for website functionality | Cookies | GDPR: Contract CCPA/CPRA: Business purpose (essential service) | Defined in cookie banner | Not applicable |
Navigating (Analytics, Advertising) | Analytics, marketing purposes | Cookies | GDPR: Consent CCPA/CPRA: User opt-in for data sharing | Defined in cookie banner | Commercial teams |
Sign-up / Register | To create and manage accounts | Name, email, password | GDPR: Contract CCPA/CPRA: Business purpose (account management) | Active account + 1 year | Not applicable |
Login | Authenticate users | Email, password | GDPR: Contract CCPA/CPRA: Business purpose (authentication) | Session period | Not applicable |
Contact | To respond to inquiries | Name, email | GDPR: Consent CCPA/CPRA: Business purpose (customer support) | Until request is resolved | Commercial teams |
Note: All data is collected directly from users, not from third parties.
4. Security Measures
We implement strong security controls to protect your personal data.
Security Measure | Description |
SSL/TLS Encryption | Secure connections using TLS 1.3 & TLS 1.2 with an A+ SSL Labs rating |
Certificate Trust Chain | Trusted Certificate Authority (CA) verification |
HSTS Implementation | Ensures HTTPS connections to prevent downgrade attacks |
Cloudflare DDoS Protection | Mitigates risks of cyber-attacks |
Password Policy | Requires 10+ characters, special characters, uppercase, lowercase, and numbers |
ISO 27001 Hosting Provider | Hetzner hosts our infrastructure, ensuring high security standards |
5. Third-Party Data Recipients & Transfers
Your data may be processed by the following third-party service providers, all of which comply with GDPR or are certified under the Data Privacy Framework (DPF) where applicable.
Provider | Headquarters | Compliance Status |
CookieFirst | Netherlands (EU) | GDPR Compliant |
Hetzner | Germany (EU) | GDPR Compliant (ISO 27001) |
Automattic (WordPress.com) | USA | DPF Certified |
Google (YouTube) | USA | DPF Certified |
Cloudflare | USA | DPF Certified (with EU presence |
6. Your Rights Under GDPR, CCPA/CPRA & Other Privacy Laws
You have the following rights concerning your personal data:
✔Right to Access
✔Right to Rectification
✔Right to Erasure
✔Right to Restrict Processing
✔Right to Data Portability
✔Right to Object
✔Right to Withdraw Consent
✔Right to Know
✔Right to Correct
✔Right to Opt-Out of Sale or Sharing
✔Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Information
✔Right to Non-Discrimination
Note: No automated decision-making or profiling is used on this website.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected].
7. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information
✔We do not sell or share personal data as defined under CCPA/CPRA. We only process data for
✔essential services, analytics, security, and user-initiated interactions.
How to Manage Data Preferences:
You can adjust cookie and tracking settings via our cookie banner displayed when you visit our website.
8. Right to Lodge a Complaint
✔GDPR Complaints: File a complaint with an EEA Data Protection Authority (DPA):
https://www.edpb.europa.eu/about-edpb/about-edpb/members_en
✔CCPA/CPRA Complaints: California residents can contact the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA): https://cppa.ca.gov/
9. Mandatory Data and Consequences of Non-Provision
Data Required | Consequences of Not Providing It |
IP Address & Logs | Access to our website will be restricted. |
Account Information (Email, Password) | You will not be able to register or log in. |
Contact Details (Name, Email) | We will be unable to respond to inquiries. |
10. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
All details regarding cookies, including their purposes and retention periods, can be found in the cookie banner displayed on our website.
11. Children’s Privacy & Age Restrictions
Our website is not intended for use by minors under the age of 16.
✔GDPR Compliance: Minors under 16 years old may not use our website without verifiable parental consent (Article 8 GDPR).
✔CCPA/CPRA Compliance: We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13 years old.
If we discover that we have collected data from a minor without parental consent, we will delete it immediately.
12. Updates & Contact Information
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Significant changes will be communicated via email or a notice on our website.
Company: accessibilitychecker.org
Address: 4 Peddlers Row, Newark, Delaware, 19702
Email: [email protected]