Accessibility Statement

Watchello is committed to ensuring that our website is accessible to everyone, including people with disabilities. We are actively working to increase the accessibility and usability of our website in conformance with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA and the requirements of the European Accessibility Act (Directive EU 2019/882).

Standards and Conformance

We aim to conform to the WCAG 2.1 Level AA standard. These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible to people with a wide range of disabilities, including visual, auditory, physical, speech, cognitive, language, learning, and neurological disabilities.

Measures We Have Taken

To support accessibility, Watchello has taken the following measures:

  • Visible keyboard focus indicators on all interactive elements
  • Skip navigation links to bypass repetitive content
  • Descriptive alternative text on all product images
  • Semantic HTML markup for prices, navigation, and pagination
  • ARIA labels on all navigation, search, and cart elements
  • Proper heading structure throughout the site
  • Sufficient colour contrast ratios for text and interactive elements
  • Accessible cookie consent banner

Technical Specifications

This website relies on the following technologies for conformance with WCAG 2.1:

  • HTML5
  • CSS
  • JavaScript
  • WAI-ARIA

We aim for compatibility with assistive technologies including:

  • Screen readers (NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver, TalkBack)
  • Keyboard-only navigation
  • Browser zoom up to 200%
  • High contrast mode

Known Limitations

We are aware of the following areas that are currently being improved:

  • The product filter interface is provided by a third-party application. We are working with our supplier to ensure it meets WCAG 2.1 AA standards.
  • Some older product images may not yet have fully descriptive alternative text. We are conducting an ongoing review.

Feedback and Contact

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of the Watchello website. If you experience any accessibility barriers, please contact us:

If you are not satisfied with our response, you may contact the relevant national authority responsible for enforcing the European Accessibility Act in your country.

Assessment Approach

Watchello assessed the accessibility of this website through:

  • Self-evaluation against WCAG 2.1 Level AA criteria
  • Manual testing with keyboard navigation
  • Testing with screen reader software
  • Automated scanning tools

Date of This Statement

This accessibility statement was last reviewed and updated on 15 June 2025.