Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 2025
Our Privacy Commitment
At WhyA11y, we believe that privacy is a fundamental right. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your visit to our website is completely private and secure.
No Data Collection
We do not collect, store, or process any personal information from our visitors. When you visit WhyA11y, you can browse our content freely without worrying about your data being tracked, stored, or shared.
What We Don't Do
We do not:
- Collect personal information (names, email addresses, etc.)
- Use tracking cookies or analytics tools
- Monitor your browsing behavior
- Store your IP address or location data
- Use third-party advertising or tracking services
- Create user profiles or behavioral tracking
- Share any data with third parties
Local Storage Only
The only data stored on your device is your theme preference (light or dark mode) using your browser's local storage. This information:
- Stays on your device only
- Is never sent to our servers
- Can be deleted by clearing your browser data
- Is used solely to remember your visual preference
Server Logs
Like most websites, our hosting provider may maintain basic server logs for technical purposes (ensuring the website works properly). These logs typically include:
- IP addresses (for security and performance)
- Pages accessed
- Error messages
- Basic technical information
We do not have access to these logs, and they are not used for tracking or identifying individual users.
Contact Information
If you choose to contact us via email (hello@whya11y.com), we will only use your email address to respond to your message. We do not:
- Store your email address in any database
- Add you to mailing lists without explicit consent
- Share your email with third parties
- Use your email for any purpose other than responding to your inquiry
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external websites (like WCAG guidelines, ARIA documentation, etc.). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies when visiting them.
Your Privacy Rights
Since we don't collect personal data, there's no personal information to access, modify, or delete. However, you can:
- Clear your browser's local storage to remove theme preferences
- Use private/incognito browsing mode
- Disable JavaScript if you prefer (though some features may not work)
- Contact us with any privacy concerns
Children's Privacy
Our website is accessible to users of all ages, including children. Since we don't collect any personal information, there are no special restrictions or concerns regarding children's privacy.
Changes to This Policy
If we ever change our privacy practices to collect data, we will:
- Update this privacy policy immediately
- Clearly explain what data we collect and why
- Provide options for users to opt out
- Maintain transparency about our practices
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our privacy practices or this policy, please contact us:
Email: hello@whya11y.com
We're committed to maintaining your privacy and will be happy to address any concerns you may have.