1. Introduction
A11yCore, LLC ("A11yCore," "Company," "we," "us," or "our"), a South Carolina limited liability company, uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our websites and in connection with our Services. This Cookie Policy explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control their use.
This Cookie Policy should be read in conjunction with ourPrivacy Policy, which provides additional information about how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.
2. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used by website operators to make websites function efficiently, enhance user experience, and provide analytical information.
In addition to cookies, we may use similar technologies such as:
- Web beacons (pixels):Small graphic images embedded in web pages or emails that track certain user interactions;
- Local storage:Browser-based storage mechanisms that retain data locally on your device;
- Session storage:Temporary storage that is cleared when you close your browser;
- Software Development Kits (SDKs):Code libraries that collect information within mobile applications.
3. Categories of Cookies
We use the following categories of cookies:
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the basic functionality of our website and cannot be disabled. They enable core features such as user authentication, session management, security, and load balancing. Without these cookies, certain services you have requested cannot be provided.
Functional/Preference Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your language preferences, theme selection (light/dark mode), and other customization settings. If you disable these cookies, some features may not function properly.
Analytics/Performance Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, including which pages are visited most frequently, how visitors navigate the site, and whether they encounter error messages. This information helps us improve our website's performance and user experience. Where required by law, we obtain your consent before using analytics cookies.
Marketing/Advertising Cookies
We currently do not use marketing or advertising cookies. If this changes in the future, we will update this Cookie Policy and, where required by law, obtain your consent.
4. Specific Cookies We Use
The following table provides information about the specific cookies and storage technologies we use:
| Name | Type | Context | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| sb-*-auth-token | Cookie | Website | Supabase authentication session |
| a11ycore_theme | Local Storage | Website | Stores theme preference (light/dark/system) |
| a11ycore_state_v1 | Local Storage | Widget | Widget feature preferences and settings |
| a11ycore_profiles_v1 | Local Storage | Widget | Saved accessibility profiles |
5. Purposes of Cookie Use
We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
- Authentication:To recognize you when you log in and maintain your session;
- Security:To protect your account and detect fraudulent or malicious activity;
- Preferences:To remember your settings and customization choices;
- Analytics:To understand how visitors interact with our Services and identify areas for improvement;
- Performance:To monitor and optimize the technical performance of our Services.
6. Your Choices & Controls
You have several options for managing cookies:
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically set your browser to block all cookies, accept all cookies, or notify you when a cookie is set. Please note that blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of our Services.
Browser-specific instructions can usually be found at:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies
- Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
- Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies
Opt-Out of Analytics
Where we use third-party analytics services, you may be able to opt out directly through those services. For example, Google provides an opt-out browser add-on athttps://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
7. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website may be set by third-party service providers who assist us in operating our Services, such as authentication providers and analytics platforms. These third parties may use cookies subject to their own privacy policies.
We require our third-party partners to implement appropriate safeguards and to use any data collected only for the purposes we specify.
8. Cookie Retention Periods
Cookies have varying retention periods depending on their type and purpose:
- Session cookies:Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser;
- Persistent cookies:Cookies that remain on your device for a set period (as specified in Section 4) or until you delete them.
9. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers transmit "Do Not Track" (DNT) signals to websites. There is currently no industry standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. We do not currently respond to DNT signals. If a standard for DNT is established, we will reevaluate our practices.
10. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, or legal requirements. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
- A11yCore, LLC
- Email:privacy@a11ycore.org
- Physical Address: South Carolina, United States