Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) certification is considered the gold standard for web accessibility. It helps ensure that all website and app users have an equal and transparent user experience to make consent choices regarding processing of their data.
We strive to provide a digital experience that is inclusive and accessible to all users of all abilities. As part of this mission, our product now meets the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 at Level AA.
Our CMP products have been certified as conforming to WCAG 2.2 Level AA requirements. This means that the public-facing user interface and content meet a range of accessibility requirements designed to make digital experiences more usable for people with diverse abilities, including those with visual, auditory, cognitive, and motor impairments. Conformance was evaluated through:
This conformance applies to:
Any custom changes to the default settings of the Usercentrics products may impact the accessibility of the banner(s), and may require separate evaluation to determine whether such changes meet any applicable accessibility requirements.
Accessibility is an ongoing priority. We continually monitor our product and release updates to maintain and improve accessibility. New features are designed with WCAG 2.2 AA standards in mind from the outset.
If you encounter any accessibility barriers while using our CMP products or you wish to receive more information on the accessibility of our products or VPATs, please reach out to your Customer Success Executive or our Support team at [email protected].
ALL-AROUND ACCESSIBILITY
Websites are not truly accessible and WCAG-compliant unless all of their elements are. If your cookie banner isn’t compliant, your website isn’t. All layers of the Usercentrics cookie banner for all of our plans have been tested against WCAG 2.2 AA compliance requirements and have passed.
ACCESSIBILITY BUILDS TRUST
We know that bad user experience drives away website visitors and customers. That’s even more true for those with disabilities who can’t use websites and apps that are not accessible.
From animations to captions to text readability, show that you value all of your users by ensuring end-to-end accessibility with a WCAG-compliant consent management platform. Build trust with transparent communication and clear consent choices.
Usercentrics is committed to pursuing certified accessibility for all four of the WCAG accessibility principles .
ENSURE INFORMED CONSENT
WCAG accessibility guidelines and privacy regulations share a substantial number of similarities, if for different reasons.
On a Consent Management Platform, visual elements like buttons have to be the same size and comparable colours and contrast. This is to ensure users aren’t being “nudged” toward providing consent, for example. But it also makes selecting a button easier.
Text, like a cookie policy, has to be both clear to read (visually or with a screen reader) and clear to understand, as privacy laws require user consent to be informed.
These are just a couple of examples of how good user experience, accessibility, and privacy law work together to protect users.
Growing your company means welcoming all website visitors. Don’t lose potential customers because your site won’t work for them.
Small details can make a big impression. Using a compliant Consent Management Platform to respect user privacy, and complying with WCAG principles go a long way in building customer relationships.
You need data for your marketing initiatives, so you want to maximize acceptance rates. You need transparent messaging, clear consent options, and accessible elements.
Reasonable accessibility following WCAG guidelines is a requirement in the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). This Act applies to companies doing business with California residents, not just to companies based in the state.