No. accessWidget does not use cookies or collect personal or identifiable end-user data. The end-user refers to the person who operates the widget.
The only personal data processed is the end user’s IP address and the webpage URL. This data is used in real time to enable accessibility functionality and is not stored.
The processing of the end user’s IP address and URL is subject to the terms of our Data Processing Agreement (DPA). You can also refer to the sub-processors list found here.
What does accessWidget analyze?
accessWidget analyzes non-personal, technical interactions during a end-user’s session to improve accessibility. This includes:
- Mouse movements and click patterns, processed locally within the end-user’s session and not transmitted to external servers.
- User selected accessibility profiles and interface adjustments
This analysis is:
- Anonymous
- Session-based
- Not linked to individual users
The processing of the end-user’s IP address and URL is subject to the terms of our DPA, available here.
What data is not collected?
accessWidget does not collect:
- Personal data (names, emails, phone numbers)
- Sensitive or health-related information
- Identifiable user profiles
- Stored session data tied to individuals
How this relates to GDPR and CCPA
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) are designed to protect personal data and user privacy.
accessWidget is built with these principles in mind:
- It adheres to major data protection regulations, including GDPR and CCPA.
- It does not introduce tracking, cookies, or data storage that would impact end-user privacy rights.
- It only utilizes local browser storage to remember a end-user's functional accessibility preferences.