Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

AccessibilityScanner.org ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that data when you visit this website.

By using this site, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the site.

This policy applies to all visitors, regardless of location, and is written to comply with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and general international privacy standards.

2. Who We Are

AccessibilityScanner.org is an independent website that provides a free automated web accessibility scan and recommends third-party accessibility compliance tools and services. We are not an accessibility software company, law firm, or compliance authority.

The accessibility scanner available on this site is powered by an open-source third-party engine. We do not own or maintain the underlying scan technology.

Contact: info@accessibilityscanner.org

Location: Tel Aviv, Israel

3. Data We Collect

3.1 Data You Provide Directly

When you submit your name and email address through any form on this site - including lead generation forms, contact forms, or requests for tool recommendations - we collect and store that information.

We use this data to:

• Send you accessibility-related information, guides, or tool recommendations you requested
• Follow up with relevant compliance resources
• Improve our content based on user needs

You can unsubscribe or request deletion of your data at any time (see Section 7).

3.2 Data Collected Automatically

When you visit this site, we automatically collect:

• IP address and approximate geographic location
• Browser type, version, and operating system
• Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
• Pages visited, time spent, and navigation path
• Referring website or search query that brought you to this site

3.3 URLs Submitted to the Scanner

When you enter a URL into the accessibility scanner, that URL is passed to the open-source third-party scanning engine for processing. We do not permanently store submitted URLs. Scan results are generated in-session and are not linked to your identity unless you have also submitted your name and email.

3.4 Data We Do Not Collect

• We do not collect payment or financial information - we do not sell products directly
• We do not collect sensitive personal data (health, ethnicity, religion, etc.)
• We do not build individual behavioral profiles for advertising purposes

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies on this site. A cookie is a small text file stored in your browser that helps us recognize returning visitors and measure site performance.

4.1 Types of Cookies We Use

Essential cookies - Required for the site to function, including storing your cookie consent preference. These cannot be disabled.

Analytics cookies - Used to understand how visitors use the site, such as which pages are visited, time spent, and traffic sources. We use tools such as Google Analytics for this purpose. These cookies are only activated after you provide consent via the banner on your first visit.

Affiliate tracking cookies - When you click a link to a recommended third-party tool, an affiliate tracking cookie may be set by the vendor's affiliate platform to attribute any resulting purchase to this site. We may earn a commission from qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you.

A/B testing cookies - We may use optimization tools to test different versions of page content in order to improve user experience. These cookies record which version of a page you were shown. The specific tools in use may change over time.

4.2 Managing Your Cookie Preferences

On your first visit to this site, a consent banner will ask for your permission before any non-essential cookies are activated. You can:

• Accept all cookies
• Accept essential cookies only
• Change your preferences at any time via the Cookie Settings link in the footer of this site

You can also delete or block cookies at any time through your browser settings. Doing so will not affect your ability to use the site or the scanner.

5. How We Use Your Data

We use the data we collect for the following purposes:

• To operate and maintain this website
• To provide the free accessibility scanning service
• To send you information you have requested (tool recommendations, guides, compliance updates)
• To measure site traffic and improve content via analytics
• To test and optimize page content via A/B testing tools
• To track affiliate link performance and earn commissions on qualifying referrals
• To comply with legal obligations

We do not use your data for automated decision-making or profiling.

6. Third Parties We Share Data With

We do not sell your personal data. We may share data with the following categories of third parties in order to operate this site:

Analytics and tag management tools - We use tools such as Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager to collect anonymized usage data. The specific tools in use may change over time as we update our technology stack. Each tool we use is selected and configured to comply with applicable privacy laws.

Open-source scanner engine - URLs submitted to the scanner are processed by a third-party open-source tool. Please refer to that project's own documentation for information on how it handles submitted data.

Affiliate platforms - When you click through to a recommended tool, the vendor's affiliate tracking platform may receive data about the click - including your IP address and browser information - for commission tracking purposes. The specific affiliate platforms in use may vary depending on which tools we are currently recommending.

Email and CRM platforms - If you submit your name and email address, that data is stored and managed using third-party email or CRM software (such as Mailchimp, ActiveCampaign, or similar services). The specific platform in use may change over time. All platforms we use are required to handle data in accordance with applicable privacy laws, including GDPR.

A/B testing and optimization tools - We may use third-party optimization platforms (such as VWO, AB Tasty, or similar services) to test and improve page content. These tools may collect anonymized behavioral data. The specific tools in use may change over time.

We will always ensure that any third party we share data with provides an adequate level of data protection consistent with this policy and applicable law.

7. Your Rights

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

All users:

• Right to know what data we hold about you
• Right to request correction of inaccurate data
• Right to request deletion of your data
• Right to withdraw consent at any time (this does not affect lawfulness of processing before withdrawal)

EU / EEA users (GDPR):

• Right to data portability
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority

California users (CCPA):

• Right to know what personal information is collected and how it is used
• Right to delete personal information
• Right to opt out of sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@accessibilityscanner.org. We will respond within 30 days.

8. Data Retention

Analytics data is retained in accordance with the default settings of whichever analytics platform is in use at the time, typically between 14 and 26 months.

Name and email data you submit is retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion.

Scanner submissions (URLs) are not retained beyond the active session.

9. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, loss, or disclosure. However, no internet transmission or storage system is completely secure. By using this site, you acknowledge this inherent risk.

10. International Data Transfers

This site is operated from Israel. Israel has been recognized by the European Commission as providing an adequate level of data protection for personal data transferred from the EU. If you are located outside Israel, your data may be transferred to and processed in Israel or in the country where our third-party service providers operate. We ensure that any such transfers are conducted in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

11. Children

This site is not intended for users under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If you believe a minor has submitted data through this site, contact us at info@accessibilityscanner.org and we will delete it promptly.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "last updated" date at the top of this page will reflect any changes. Continued use of this site after an update constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

13. Contact

For any questions or requests related to this Privacy Policy:

Email: info@accessibilityscanner.org

Website: https://accessibilityscanner.org