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ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT
(Preface)
Accessibility is a human right, not an act of charity.
The right to free development of personality, the right to self-
Accessibility – especially digital accessibility – is the basis and prerequisite for respecting, implementing and perceiving these human rights.
Accessibility, data privacy protection, and facts come first.
Accessibility and data privacy protection are the absolute basic requirements of every website. No website should be online until these requirements are met.
Although there are no alternative facts, only facts, facts do allow for interpretation and discussion. However, participation and accessibility no longer need to be interpreted or discussed, but consistently implemented.
„Fakten, Fakten, Fakten und immer an die Leser denken.“
"Facts, facts, facts, and always think of the readers."
The second part of this well-
But the concepts of "accessibility," "barrier-
In the digital world, it is so easy to realize participation and the fundamental principle for all readers:
„Fakten, Fakten, Fakten und immer an die Leser denken.“
"Facts, facts, facts, and always think of the readers."
(This quote is the motto of the news magazine "Focus", founded in 1993; made famous by its founding editor-
Attitude, honor and dignity
Accessibility and data protection are not only legally required, but also a matter of decency, character, and attitude – a matter of honor and dignity!
The prohibition of discrimination requires that the specific situation of a person with a disability – or more accurately, “people who are made disabled” – be taken into account in such a way that their opportunity for participation is equal to that of a person without a disability.
Digital accessibility means that at least all content -
This is the absolute minimum and standard, as there are still people who unfortunately remain excluded, including people with deafblindness. TWN offers separate solutions for this.
TWN is not legally obligated to provide accessibility. However, the internet site is accessible (with a few exceptions, including, unfortunately, for people with deafblindness). All content on this internet site is perceptible either visually or audibly.
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ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT
This accessibility statement applies to the entire internet site.
Status: 23.09.2025
REQUIREMENTS, CONFORMITY STATUS, IMPLEMENTATION
The internet site meets accessibility requirements.
The following standards and guidelines apply:
Harmonized European Standard (EN) 301 549, Version 3.2.1
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), Version 2.2, Levels A, AA and AAA
Protecting user privacy, including all accessibility features.
Data protection is highest priority.
This internet site is largely accessible (with a few exceptions, including, unfortunately, for people with deafblindness). Separate solutions are offered for these individuals. Feedback may be requested.
All content can be perceived either visually -
Use of the internet site with assistive technologies without any loss of information.
Where necessary, provide barrier-
Security functions are accessible without barriers.
The selectable (“clickable”) menu item “Accessibility Statement” as readable text is at the bottom of every page of this internet site. Additionally, there is a selectable (“clickable”) pictogram of a wheelchair user -
Although the accessibility statement concerns digital accessibility on this internet site, the "wheelchair user" pictogram was used for simplicity because it is the most widely recognized worldwide. All other pictograms (ISA) are less well-
To achieve and improve accessibility and usability, the following measures, among others, were taken:
Accessibility is a mandatory principle for all employees and all measures.
Training and further education for employees on accessibility.
This internet site was created by employees with multiple severe disabilities (a so-
Testing by people with various disabilities,
Independent, external accessibility audit.
Automated and manual tests.
Digital, machine-
Therefore, photos, audio, and videos were largely omitted.
Digital, machine-
Information in digital, machine-
Digital transmission and page rendering are also fastest with text, thus reaching people with basic or older technology or under less than ideal conditions.
Digital, machine-
Digital, machine-
Digital, machine-
Digital, machine-
Many things are becoming increasingly colorful, animated, cluttered, and overloaded -
The menu items or links are displayed in capital letters and as machine-
When the mouse cursor touches the mouse, menu items or links are displayed underlined.
Only machine-
For improved visual structure, the menu items and links are also displayed in dark blue on a white background. However, color recognition is not necessary here either, as all menu items and links are presented in capital letters and as machine-
Even in the text-
Since all menu items and links are displayed as machine-
To avoid using too many different font sizes or additional colors, some headings and particularly important points are also displayed in capital letters. However, these are not menu items or links and therefore not selectable ("clickable"). They can be distinguished from menu items and links when the mouse hovers over them, as only the menu items and links appear underlined. Since these are headings or particularly important points, this additional visual feature has not been considered a hindrance so far, even though they are not selectable.
Full, barrier-
Digital, machine-
Alternative text is provided for any photos, symbols, and graphics. Alternative text options are also provided for non-
With a text-
The built-
Other assistive technologies can also be used for speech output.
The audio output can be paused or stopped.
The speed of the audio output can be adjusted.
The volume of the audio output can be adjusted.
Videos contain an audio track that describes the visual content (audio description).
The highest contrast is easily achievable with just black and white -
Therefore, with the exception of dark blue, colored text and backgrounds have been avoided. However, menu items, some headings, and quotes in dark blue contribute to better structure for the typical, purely visual perception.
Otherwise, the best contrast is achieved with black text on a white background or white text on a black background (color inversion).
Easily readable and recognizable font, size, and style.
Text and content can be enlarged or reduced (no fonts as images or photos).
Text is displayed with sufficient spacing and paragraphs.
The display is customizable, including settings in the browser and / or operating system and / or assistive technologies.
Structured pages and text layout with meaningful headings.
No time limits.
Tactile output of the texts via an externally connected Braille display is possible.
Color recognition is not required.
With the exception of dark blue, no other colors are used.
The text is black on a white background.
Therefore, when the color is reversed, the text is white on a black background.
Menu items, some headings, and quotations are dark blue for better visual structure. However, all menu items, headings and quotations are readable text. Therefore, color recognition is not necessary here either.
The principle is high contrast through legible text in black on a white background. This principle is fundamental. However, should additional colors be used in exceptional cases, such as when incorporating current information, color-
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DATA PRIVACY POLICY
By using this internet site, services and products of TWN, the user agrees to the Data Privacy Policy, Legal Notice and Disclaimer.
General information on data processing
Scope of processing personal data
Users' personal data will only be processed to the extent necessary for the presentation and optimisation of a functional internet site as well as our content and services.
The processing of personal data of our users normally takes place only with their consent. An exception applies in those cases where the data processing is permitted by law.
Data erasure and storage duration
Your personal data will be erased or blocked, as soon as the purpose for which it was stored no longer applies.
Presentation of the internet site and creation of log files
Description and scope of data processing
Each time our internet site is accessed, our system automatically collects data and information from the computer system of the computer accessing it. The following data is logged: Information about the browser type and version used, the user’s operating system the user’s IP address. This data is stored on the delivery servers for 90 days, to secure operations and protect against attacks (e.g. DDOS). Date and time of access including the URL accessed, HTTP method used and status code returned, along with the amount of data transmitted HTTP origin request header sent by the client internet sites from which the user’s system accesses our internet site saved as referrer.
Purpose of data processing
Temporary storage of the IP address by the system is necessary for the internet site to be delivered to the user’s computer. For this purpose, the user’s IP address must remain stored for the duration of the session.
The IP is stored on the delivery servers for 90 days, serving to secure operations and provide protection against attacks (e.g. DDOS).
Duration of storage
The log files are stored centrally and deleted after 90 days.
Right to object and deletion
The collection of data for the provision of the internet site and the storage of data in log files is absolutely necessary for the operation of the internet site. For this reason, it is not possible for users to object.
Use of cookies
Description and scope of data processing
Technically necessary cookies are required to provide you with the basic functions of the internet site and, therefore, cannot be deactivated.
Purpose of data processing
Necessary cookies are required to provide you with the basic functions of the internet site.
Duration of storage and rights to objection and deletion
Cookies are stored on the user's computer and transmitted to our site from there. Therefore, you as a user also have full control over the use of cookies. By changing the settings in your Internet browser, you can disable or restrict the transfer of cookies. Previously stored cookies can be deleted at any time. This can also be done automatically.
Analytics
Scope of processing personal data
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Purpose of data processing
The processing of personal data of users enables us to analyse the surfing behaviour of our users. By evaluating the collected data, we are able to generate information about the use of the individual components of our internet site. This helps us to continually improve our internet site and its user-
Duration of storage
The data is deleted as soon as it is no longer needed for our record-
Right to objection and deletion
Cookies are stored on the user's computer and transmitted to our site from there. Therefore, you as a user also have full control over the use of cookies. By changing the settings in your Internet browser, you can disable or restrict the transfer of cookies. Previously stored cookies can be deleted at any time. This can also be done automatically. If cookies are disabled for our internet site, you might not be able to fully use all of the internet site’s functions.
Contact form, e-
Description and scope of data processing
There is a contact form on our internet site which can be used for contacting us online. If you make use of this opportunity, you declare your consent. Reference is made to this data protection declaration.
The data entered in the input form is sent to us and stored. At the time of sending the message, the following additional data is stored: IP address of the user and the date and time of registration.
During the sending process, your consent is obtained for processing the data for this purpose, and you are referred to this data privacy policy.
Alternatively, you can contact us via the e-
In this regard, there is no disclosure of data to third parties. The data is used solely for processing the conversation.
Purpose of data processing
The processing of personal data from the input form is used solely for us to handle the contact request. The other personal data processed during the sending process is intended to prevent misuse of the contact form, and to ensure the security of our information technology systems.
Duration of storage
The data is deleted as soon as the purpose for which it was stored no longer applies. There is a retention period of up to three years for the personal data entered into the contact form, and the data sent by e-
The other data collected as part of the sending process is deleted after a maximum period of seven days.
Right to objection and deletion
The user has the right to withdraw their consent to the processing of personal data at any time. If the user contacts us by e-
Information on your rights
If your personal data is processed, you have the following rights that you can demand from your controller:
Right of access by the data subject
The data subject shall have the right to obtain from the controller confirmation as to whether or not personal data concerning him or her is being processed.
Where this is the case the data subject is entitled to obtain the following information from the controller:
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The data subject is entitled to information on whether pertinent personal data is transferred to a third country or international organisation.
Right to rectification
The data subject shall have the right to obtain from the controller the rectification and/or completion of incorrect or incomplete personal data concerning him or her. The controller shall make the corrections without undue delay.
Right to restriction of processing
The data subject shall have the right to obtain from the controller restriction of processing where one of the following applies:
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Where processing has been restricted, such personal data shall, with the exception of storage, only be processed with the data subject’s consent or for the establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims or for the protection of the rights of another natural or legal person or for reasons of important public interest.
A data subject who has obtained restriction of processing on the basis of the above preconditions shall be informed by the controller before the restriction of processing is lifted.
Right to erasure
Right to be forgotten
The data subject shall have the right to obtain from the controller the erasure of personal data concerning him or her without undue delay and the controller shall have the obligation to erase personal data without undue delay where one of the following grounds applies:
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Information to third parties
Where the controller has made the personal data public and is obliged to erase the personal data, the controller, taking account of available technology and the cost of implementation, shall take reasonable steps, including technical measures, to inform controllers processing the personal data that the data subject has requested the erasure by such controllers of any links to, or copy or replication of, that personal data.
Exceptions
The right to be forgotten shall not apply to the extent that processing is necessary:
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Notification obligation
Should the data subject have made use of the right to rectification or erasure of data or restriction of processing vis à vis the controller, the latter is obliged to communicate any rectification or erasure of personal data or restriction of processing to each recipient to whom the personal data has been disclosed, unless this proves impossible or involves disproportionate effort.
The data subject is entitled to be informed by the controller about those recipients.
The right to data portability does not apply to processing personal data which is required for performance of a task carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority vested in the controller.
Right to data portability
The data subject shall have the right to receive the personal data concerning him or her, which he or she has provided to a controller, in a structured, commonly used and machine-
In exercising his or her right to data portability, the data subject shall have the right to have the personal data transmitted directly from one controller to another, where technically feasible.
Right to object
The data subject shall have the right to object, on grounds relating to his or her particular situation, at any time to processing of personal data concerning him or her.
The controller shall no longer process the personal data unless the controller demonstrates legitimate grounds for the processing which override the interests, rights and freedoms of the data subject or for the establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims.
Right to withdraw consent
The data subject shall have the right to withdraw his or her consent at any time. The withdrawal of consent shall not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
Right to lodge a complaint
Without prejudice to any other administrative or judicial remedy, every data subject shall have the right to lodge a complaint, if the data subject considers that the processing of personal data relating to him or her infringes the right to data privacy protection.
Data Privacy Officer:
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Data Privacy Officer
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LEGAL NOTICE
Publisher / Provider / Operator:
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By using this internet site, services and products of TWN, the user agrees to the Data Privacy Policy, Legal Notice and Disclaimer.
Disclaimer:
All the information on this internet site has been carefully researched. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information provided on this website is up to date and correct. Nevertheless, errors cannot be entirely ruled out. Therefore no guarantee can be given that the information provided here is complete, accurate and up to date. In particular, it should be noted that „up to date” is not the most important thing.
The publisher / provider / operator of these internet sites reserve the right to amend and / or cease operating this internet site at any time without prior notice. The publisher / provider / operator of these internet sites are under no obligation to update any of the content provided on this internet site.
Users are advised that they access and use this internet site at their own risk. The publisher / provider / operator of these internet sites shall not be held responsible and accepts no liability for any damage -
The publisher / provider / operator of these internet sites accept no responsibility for the content and availability of third-
Access data are stored each time content is requested from this internet site. That includes data pertaining to the page from which the file is requested; the name of the file requested; the date, time and duration of the request; the volume of data transmitted; and the access status (e.g. file transmitted, file not found). These data are stored and used exclusively for statistical purposes and will on no account be passed on to third parties.
Where users have the option of entering personal data on this internet site (email addresses, names, postal addresses), they are explicitly advised that they are disclosing such information on a voluntary basis.
By using this internet site, services and products of TWN, the user agrees to the Data Privacy Policy, Legal Notice and Disclaimer.
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