Accesstive Cookie Policy

Last Updated: May 21, 2025

We’ll keep this short (and sweet):

Yes, we use cookies. But no, we’re not tracking your life story.

What Cookies We Use (And Why)

We only use cookies that help you and make our tools work better:

Your Choices

Want to say “no thanks” to cookies? That’s totally fair. You can disable them in your browser settings. Just keep in mind that some parts of our site might not behave as expected.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are tiny text files that live in your browser. They help websites remember stuff-like your preferences, settings, or the last page you visited. They're not programs. They're not spying on you. Think of them like sticky notes for your browser.

At Accesstive, we’re all about making the digital world welcoming and accessible for everyone, and that starts with being open about how we use cookies. We want you to feel confident and in control when you use our website (www.accesstive.com), accessibility platform, mobile apps, or any of our services like audits, monitoring, or training sessions. This Cookie Policy explains how we (“Accesstive,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) use cookies and similar tools to make your experience seamless, inclusive, and tailored to you.

Cookies are little bits of data stored on your device that help us understand how you interact with our services. Think of them as tiny helpers that let us remember your preferences or improve our tools. Below, we’ll walk you through what cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can manage them, all while keeping accessibility first.

1. Why Cookies Matter to Us (and You!)

Cookies help us create an accessible, user-friendly experience that feels just right for you. Here’s how they support our mission:

  • Making Things Work Smoothly: Cookies let you log in, access your dashboard, or view accessibility reports without a hitch.
  • Boosting Accessibility: They ensure our platform looks great and works well, with high-contrast displays and readable fonts like Inter or Open Sans, meeting WCAG 2.1 AA standards.
  • Learning from You: Cookies show us how you use our tools -like our audits or TYPO3 integrations -so we can make them even better.
  • Personalizing Your Experience: They help us suggest training sessions or compliance tips tailored to your needs.
  • Sharing What’s New: With your permission, cookies let us share updates about webinars, monitoring tools, or legal support that might interest you.

Every cookie we use is designed to be inclusive, with accessible visuals (like alt-text) and clear, readable outputs.

2. What Kinds of Cookies Do We Use?

We use a few types of cookies, each with a specific job to make your experience with Accesstive awesome:

  • Essential Cookies
    These are the must-haves that keep our services running. They help you log in, generate accessibility statements, or check your monitoring dashboard. You can’t turn these off, but they’re all about function, not tracking.
  • Performance Cookies
    These collect anonymous info about how you use our platform, like which pages you visit, to help us improve things like our PDF remediation tool.
  • Functional Cookies
    These remember your preferences, like choosing a high-contrast mode or your favorite font, to make our services feel like they’re made just for you.
  • Marketing Cookies
    With your okay, these help us share personalized ads or updates about our services, like new integration options or workshops, on our site or places like social media.
  • Analytics Cookies
    These let us see how our services are used (anonymously!) so we can fine-tune our audits, monitoring, or integrations. We use tools like Google Analytics, set up to respect your privacy.

All our cookies follow our commitment to accessibility, with WCAG-compliant contrast and inclusive design, so everyone can use our services comfortably.

3. How Long Do Cookies Stick Around?

Cookies have different lifespans depending on their role:

  • Session Cookies: These are temporary and vanish when you close your browser, like a quick helper for navigating an accessibility audit.
  • Persistent Cookies: These stay on your device for a bit (from days to a year) to remember things like your dashboard preferences or training choices.

You can check cookie durations in our consent tool or delete them anytime (see Section 4). We’re upfront about how long each cookie lasts to keep things clear.

4. You’re in Charge: Managing Cookies

We believe you should have full control over your data. Here’s how you can manage cookies with us:

  • Our Cookie Consent Tool: When you visit our site, our accessible, WCAG 2.1 AA-compliant consent tool lets you choose which non-essential cookies to allow.
  • Your Browser: You can block or delete cookies in your browser settings (e.g., in Chrome, go to Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies). Blocking essential cookies might affect some features, but we’ll always keep core accessibility tools working.
  • Do Not Track (DNT): We respect DNT signals where supported, because your privacy matters to us.
  • Marketing Opt-Out: Don’t want promotional emails or ads? Unsubscribe via links in our emails or contact us at privacy@accesstive.com.

Turning off some cookies might mean fewer personalized suggestions (like training ideas), but our core services, like audits and monitoring, will still be fully accessible.

5. Third-Party Cookies and Our Partners

Some cookies come from trusted partners who help us bring you the best experience:

  • Analytics Partners: Tools like Google Analytics help us understand usage (anonymously) to improve our platform’s accessibility features.
  • Integration Partners: If you use our services with WordPress, Shopify, or TYPO3, their cookies may apply, governed by their own policies.
  • Marketing Partners: Platforms like LinkedIn or Google Ads may use cookies to show you relevant promotions, but only if you’ve given consent.
  • Accessibility Partners: Services supporting our audits or PDF remediation may use cookies to process data.

These partners follow their own privacy policies, which we don’t control. 

6. Keeping Things Accessible and Compliant

We take accessibility and privacy seriously, designing our cookies to meet global standards:

  • USA: Compliant with CCPA, ADA, and Section 508, including WCAG 2.1 AA standards and VPAT reports.
  • EU: Aligned with GDPR and EN 301 549, with accessibility statements available.
  • Germany: Ready for Barrierefreiheitsstärkungsgesetz (BFSG) compliance by mid-2025.
  • Canada: Meets AODA requirements, including feedback mechanisms and accessibility plans.
  • India: Adheres to the RPwD Act for public-facing sites.
  • UK: Follows the Equality Act 2010 for accessible websites.

Our cookies and consent tool use high-contrast colors, readable fonts (like Inter or Open Sans), and alt-text for visuals, ensuring everyone can engage with our Services. For more on compliance, visit [www.accesstive.com/compliance].

7. Let’s Talk

Got questions about cookies or how we protect your privacy? We’re here for you:

Accesstive

Bischofsweg 6
01097 Dresden
Germay

Email: privacy@accesstive.com
Phone: +49 351 48 19 66 61

A Few More Things

  • Updates: We might tweak this policy as we add new services (like legal support or developer training) or adapt to laws like Germany’s BFSG. We’ll let you know via email or our website.
  • Our Accessibility Promise: Every cookie and tool we use is built with inclusion in mind, using WCAG-compliant designs, diverse visuals, and clear fonts to make our Services welcoming for all.
  • Kids’ Privacy: Our Services aren’t for anyone under 16. If you think we’ve collected data from a minor, please email us at privacy@accesstive.com.

Thanks for choosing Accesstive. We’re excited to help you make the digital world more accessible, one cookie at a time!