Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 25, 2026

1. Introduction

AccessEU ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website accessibility scanning service.

We comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws in the European Union.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

When you use our service, you may provide us with:

  • Contact information (email address, name)
  • Company information (company name, company size)
  • Website URLs you submit for accessibility scanning

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we automatically collect:

  • Device and browser information
  • IP address (anonymized)
  • Usage data and analytics
  • Cookies and similar technologies (see Section 6)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide and maintain our accessibility scanning service
  • Send you scan results and reports
  • Communicate with you about our services
  • Improve our service and develop new features
  • Comply with legal obligations

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

We process your personal data based on:

  • Consent: When you submit your information to receive scan results
  • Legitimate interests: To improve our services and communicate relevant information
  • Legal obligation: When required by applicable laws

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal data. We may share your information with:

  • Service providers who assist in operating our service (hosting, analytics)
  • Legal authorities when required by law

All third-party service providers are contractually obligated to protect your data in accordance with GDPR requirements.

6. Cookies

We use essential cookies to ensure our website functions properly. These cookies are necessary for the service to work and cannot be disabled.

We may also use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

  • Scan results: Retained for 12 months
  • Account information: Retained while your account is active
  • Analytics data: Retained for 26 months (anonymized)

8. Your Rights (GDPR)

Under the GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal data
  • Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Erasure: Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
  • Restriction: Request limitation of processing
  • Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
  • Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
  • Withdraw consent: Withdraw your consent at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

9. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

  • Encryption of data in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
  • Secure data storage with access controls
  • Regular security assessments

10. International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed in countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA). When we transfer data outside the EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission.

11. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data protection rights, please contact us at:

Email: privacy@accesseu.io

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority in the EU member state of your residence.