Accessibility

# Accessibility Statement for The Cookie Labs GmbH

*Last updated: June 25, 2025*

## General
The Cookie Labs GmbH is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone, and applying the relevant accessibility standards to create an inclusive digital environment.

At The Cookie Labs GmbH, we believe that digital accessibility is not just a legal requirement but a fundamental human right. We strive to ensure that our website https://thecookielabs.com/ is accessible to all users, regardless of their abilities or the assistive technologies they use.

## Measures to support accessibility
The Cookie Labs GmbH takes the following comprehensive measures to ensure accessibility of https://thecookielabs.com/:

### Organizational Measures
– Include accessibility as part of our mission statement and core values
– Include accessibility throughout our internal policies and procedures
– Integrate accessibility into our procurement practices and vendor requirements
– Appoint an accessibility officer and/or ombudsperson with dedicated responsibilities
– Provide continual accessibility training for our staff, including developers, designers, and content creators
– Assign clear accessibility goals and responsibilities across departments
– Employ formal accessibility quality assurance methods and testing protocols

### Technical Measures
– Regular accessibility audits using automated and manual testing tools
– Implementation of [WCAG 2.1 AA guidelines](https://www.w3.org/WAI/WCAG21/quickref/) across all digital properties
– User testing with people with disabilities to validate real-world accessibility
– Continuous monitoring and improvement of accessibility features

## Conformance status
The [Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)](https://www.w3.org/WAI/WCAG21/Understanding/) defines requirements for designers and developers to improve accessibility for people with disabilities. It defines three levels of conformance: Level A, Level AA, and Level AAA.

**https://thecookielabs.com/ is fully conformant with [WCAG 2.1 level AA](https://www.w3.org/WAI/WCAG21/quickref/?currentsidebar=%23col_overview&levels=aaa&technologies=smil%2Cpdf%2Cflash%2Csl). Fully conformant means that the content fully meets the accessibility standard without any exceptions.**

This website also complies with:
– [Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act](https://www.section508.gov/)
– [Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)](https://www.ada.gov/resources/web-guidance/)
– [EN 301 549 European Standard](https://www.etsi.org/deliver/etsi_en/301500_301599/301549/03.02.01_60/en_301549v030201p.pdf)

## Technical specifications
https://thecookielabs.com/ relies on the following technologies to work with the particular combination of web browser and any assistive technologies or plugins installed on your computer:

– **HTML5:** Semantic markup for proper document structure
– **WAI-ARIA:** Advanced accessibility attributes for complex interactions
– **CSS3:** Responsive design and accessibility-friendly styling
– **JavaScript:** Progressive enhancement for accessibility features

These technologies are relied upon for conformance with the accessibility standards used. Our website is built with progressive enhancement principles, ensuring core functionality remains available even if JavaScript is disabled.

## Assessment approach
The Cookie Labs GmbH assessed the accessibility of https://thecookielabs.com/ by the following approaches:

### Automated Testing
– Regular automated accessibility scanning using [WebAbility.io’s accessibility testing platform](https://webability.io)
– Integration with development workflow for continuous accessibility monitoring
– Monthly comprehensive accessibility audits

### Manual Testing
– Expert accessibility reviews by certified accessibility professionals
– Keyboard navigation testing across all interactive elements
– Screen reader testing with NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver, and TalkBack
– Color contrast verification meeting WCAG AA standards

### User Testing
– Usability testing with people with disabilities
– Feedback collection from users of assistive technologies
– Regular accessibility user experience studies

## WebAbility.io Accessibility Widget
This website is equipped with [WebAbility.io’s accessibility widget](https://webability.io) to provide additional assistive features that go beyond standard web accessibility requirements:

### Accessibility profiles for people with disabilities
Our accessibility widget includes specialized profiles designed for different types of disabilities:

– **Seizure Safe Profile:** Eliminates flashes and reduces color that could trigger seizures
– **Vision Impaired Profile:** Enhances the website’s visuals for users with visual impairments
– **ADHD Friendly Profile:** Reduces distractions and improves focus for users with ADHD
– **Cognitive Disability Profile:** Provides additional reading and focusing assistance
– **Keyboard Navigation Profile:** Optimizes the website for keyboard-only navigation
– **Blind Users Profile:** Optimizes the website for screen-reader compatibility

### Additional accessibility features
Additional accessibility features available through our widget:

– **Text Adjustments:** Font size increases up to 200%, font family changes to readable fonts
– **Color & Contrast:** High contrast mode, color adjustments for colorblind users
– **Content Highlighting:** Link highlighting, button emphasis, and content structure emphasis
– **Navigation Aids:** Reading guides, rulers, and content magnification
– **Motor Impairments:** Focus indicators enhancement, click area enlargement
– **Animation Controls:** Pause animations, reduce motion for vestibular disorders

## Feedback
We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of https://thecookielabs.com/. Please let us know if you encounter accessibility barriers on our website:

**Accessibility Contact Information:**
– **Phone:** [Your phone number]
– **E-mail:** hello@thecookielabs.com
– **Online Form:** [Link to accessibility feedback form]
– **Visitor Address:** [Your visitor address]
– **Postal Address:** [Your postal address]

**Response Time:** We try to respond to accessibility feedback within 2-3 business days and resolve reported issues within 5-10 business days, depending on complexity.

## Compatibility with browsers and assistive technology
https://thecookielabs.com/ is designed to be compatible with the following assistive technologies:

### Screen Readers
– **NVDA** (Windows) – Fully supported with regular testing
– **JAWS** (Windows) – Comprehensive compatibility and optimization
– **VoiceOver** (macOS/iOS) – Native Apple screen reader support
– **TalkBack** (Android) – Mobile accessibility optimization
– **Dragon NaturallySpeaking** – Voice recognition software compatibility

### Browsers
– Recent versions of major browsers including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge
– Mobile browsers on iOS Safari and Android Chrome
– Browser zoom up to 200% without horizontal scrolling
– High contrast mode support across all browsers

### Other Assistive Technology
– Voice recognition software (Dragon, Windows Speech Recognition)
– Switch navigation devices and software
– Eye-tracking systems and head mouse devices
– Alternative keyboards and input devices
– Magnification software (ZoomText, MAGic)

## Known limitations and alternatives
Despite our best efforts to ensure accessibility of https://thecookielabs.com/, there may be some limitations. Below is a description of known limitations, and potential solutions. Please contact us if you observe an issue not listed below.

**Known limitations for https://thecookielabs.com/:**

1. **Third-party Content:** Some embedded content from third-party providers (social media widgets, videos, maps) may not be fully accessible. We work with vendors to ensure accessibility compliance.

2. **Legacy PDF Documents:** Some older PDF documents may not be fully accessible. We are systematically reviewing and updating these documents to meet accessibility standards.

3. **Live Content:** Real-time content such as live chat or dynamic updates may have accessibility limitations. We provide alternative methods to access this information.

**What we’re doing:**
– Continuous accessibility improvements and updates
– Regular third-party vendor accessibility reviews
– Proactive identification and resolution of accessibility barriers
– User feedback integration into our development process

## Additional Accessibility Resources

For more information about web accessibility, please visit:
– [WebAbility.io Accessibility Resources](https://webability.io/resources)
– [Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI)](https://www.w3.org/WAI/)
– [WebAIM (Web Accessibility In Mind)](https://webaim.org/)
– [Deque University](https://dequeuniversity.com/)

## Assessment of current compliance
This statement was created on June 25, 2025 using [WebAbility.io’s AI-powered accessibility statement generator](https://webability.io/statement-generator) and manual accessibility assessment tools. The website was last reviewed for accessibility compliance on June 25, 2025.

**Accessibility Standards Compliance:**
– WCAG 2.1 AA: ✅ Fully Compliant
– Section 508: ✅ Compliant
– ADA Title III: ✅ Compliant
– EN 301 549: ✅ Compliant

## Formal approval of this accessibility statement
This Accessibility Statement is approved by:

**The Cookie Labs GmbH**
**Accessibility Officer**
**Email:** hello@thecookielabs.com
**Date:** June 25, 2025

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### About This Statement

**Statement Details:**
– **Language:** English (EN)
– **Industry:** Media & Entertainment
– **Compliance Level:** WCAG 2.1 AA
– **Next Review Date:** June 25, 2026