Cookie Policy

Accessibility Shield Inc. operates accessibilityshield.org and provides accessibility compliance and monitoring tools. This Cookie Policy explains how and why we use cookies and local storage technologies, and how we protect your privacy.

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1. Our Zero-Tracking Philosophy

We believe web privacy should be the default, not an afterthought:

• No Third-Party Advertising Cookies: We do not drop advertising pixels, retargeting cookies, or behavioral trackers.
• No Data Monetization: We never sell, rent, or share cookie data with advertisers or data brokers.
• Strict Data Minimization: We use only the strictly necessary cookies required to authenticate accounts, prevent automated abuse, and maintain security.

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2. Cookies Used on accessibilityshield.org

When you browse our main website and manage your customer dashboard, we utilize only strictly necessary functional cookies:

Cookie Name	Provider	Purpose	Duration
better-auth.session_token	Accessibility Shield	Secure authentication session when you log in	Session / 7 Days
as_free_scan_token	Accessibility Shield	Enforces 1-free-scan per month fair use limit	30 Days
theme	Accessibility Shield	Remembers dark or light mode interface preference	Persistent

These cookies are strictly required for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled without breaking account authentication.

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3. On-Site Assistive Widget Storage (Zero Cookies)

When you embed the Accessibility Shield script (public/widget.js) on your own website:

• The Widget Uses ZERO Cookies: Our on-site assistive toolbar does not drop or read cookies on your visitors' devices.
• Browser Local Storage Only: When a visitor adjusts high-contrast mode, increases text zoom, or enables dyslexia-friendly typography, those settings are saved strictly in their browser’s localStorage.
• Zero Cross-Site Tracking: Visitor preferences remain strictly on their local device and are never sent to our servers or tracked across domains.

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4. Managing and Disabling Cookies

Most modern web browsers allow you to control cookies through their browser settings. You can:

• Delete existing cookies from your browser cache.
• Block third-party cookies by default.
• Set alerts when a website attempts to write a cookie.

Please note that blocking essential cookies will prevent you from signing in to your Accessibility Shield dashboard.

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5. Contact Us

If you have questions regarding our use of cookies or tracking technologies:

• Email: accessibilityshieldorg@gmail.com
• Organization: Accessibility Shield Inc.
• Address: 1309 Coffeen Avenue STE 1200, Sheridan, WY 82801, United States