Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy explains how the A11|GN Accessibility Checker collects, uses, and retains information when you use the service.
We value the privacy of your data and collect only the information necessary to operate and improve the service.
Information We Process
When you use the service, we may process the following types of data:
- PDF files or URLs submitted for analysis
- Generated accessibility test results
- Email addresses and account profile settings (for signed-in accounts)
- Basic usage and request metadata (e.g., timestamps, document URL, IP address)
How We Use Data
- To analyze PDF documents and generate accessibility reports
- To improve accuracy and performance of the service
- To store your profile settings (for signed in users)
Data Retention
We retain data only for as long as necessary to operate and improve the service:
- PDF check results: Retained for approximately 60 days to allow users to revisit cached results.
- User profile data: Retained while your account is active, and deleted upon request or account deletion.
- Anonymous usage data: retained for up to 3 months for performance monitoring and service improvement.
Document Usage
- PDF documents are processed only to perform the accessibility checks.
- PDF documents sent via URLs are fetched in memory and processed, no persistent storage is involved
- Any uploaded PDF document generates a temporary file which is removed from the server immediately upon processing and returning results.
Data Sharing
- We do not sell or share your data with third parties.
- Data may be disclosed if required and authorised by law.
Data Storage and Hosting
The service is hosted on servers located within the European Union (EU). We aim to ensure that data is handled in accordance with applicable data protection regulations.
Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please get in touch via the .