Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to AWAE (Web Accessibility Evaluator). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our web accessibility evaluation service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

When you create an account, we collect:

• Email address
• Name (if provided)
• Authentication credentials

2.2 Usage Data

We automatically collect certain information when you use our service:

• URLs of websites you evaluate
• Accessibility evaluation results
• Browser type and version
• Device information
• IP address
• Usage patterns and preferences

2.3 Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience, analyze usage patterns, and improve our service.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Provide and maintain our accessibility evaluation service
• Process and store your evaluation results
• Send you service-related notifications and updates
• Improve and optimize our service
• Analyze usage patterns and trends
• Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With third-party service providers who assist in operating our service (e.g., hosting, analytics, authentication)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights, safety, or property
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
• With Your Consent: When you explicitly consent to sharing your information

5. Data Security

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

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Secure authentication mechanisms
• Regular security assessments
• Access controls and monitoring

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our service and fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. Evaluation results are stored indefinitely unless you request deletion. You can delete individual evaluations or your entire account at any time.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal information
• Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Object to or restrict processing of your information
• Export your data in a portable format
• Withdraw consent at any time

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

8. Third-Party Services

Our service uses third-party services for authentication (Supabase), analytics (Vercel Analytics), and hosting. These services have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them:

• Supabase Privacy Policy
• Vercel Privacy Policy

9. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our service after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: