Accessibility Statement

Our commitment to digital accessibility

Last updated: January 2025

Our Commitment

Bare Hosting 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 ensure we provide equal access to all users.

Conformance Status

The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 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.

barehost.co.uk is partially conformant with WCAG 2.1 level AA. Partially conformant means that some parts of the content do not fully conform to the accessibility standard.

Accessibility Features

Our website includes the following accessibility features:

  • Semantic HTML markup for screen readers
  • Keyboard navigation support
  • High contrast color schemes
  • Scalable text up to 200% without loss of functionality
  • Alternative text for images
  • Focus indicators for interactive elements
  • Consistent navigation structure
  • Clear headings and page structure

Known Issues

We are aware of the following accessibility issues and are working to address them:

  • Some interactive animations may not respect reduced motion preferences
  • Color contrast ratios in some decorative elements may not meet AA standards
  • Some third-party embedded content may not be fully accessible

Feedback and Contact

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of barehost.co.uk. Please let us know if you encounter accessibility barriers:

Email: accessibility@barehost.co.uk
Subject: Accessibility Feedback
Response Time: We aim to respond within 5 business days

Compatibility

This website is designed to be compatible with the following assistive technologies:

  • Screen readers (NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver)
  • Voice recognition software
  • Keyboard-only navigation
  • Screen magnification software
  • Switch navigation devices

Technical Specifications

Accessibility of barehost.co.uk relies on the following technologies:

  • HTML5
  • CSS3
  • JavaScript (ES6+)
  • ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications)

Assessment Approach

Bare Hosting assessed the accessibility of barehost.co.uk through self-evaluation and automated testing tools. We are committed to conducting regular accessibility audits and user testing with people with disabilities.

Formal Complaints

If you are not satisfied with our response to your accessibility feedback, you may file a formal complaint with the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) or contact your local authority's disability rights office.