This page explains the accessibility option for reading content with a dyslexia-friendly font.
Using the Dyslexia-Friendly Font
TecGuru.eu offers an optional accessibility feature that allows visitors to display content using OpenDyslexic, a font specifically designed to improve readability for people with dyslexia.
You can learn more about the font and its design principles on the official website:
https://opendyslexic.org/
How It Works
By clicking the button labeled:
“Are you dyslexic? Click here”
the font used on the page is temporarily switched to OpenDyslexic.
This preference is handled entirely within your browser and applies only to the current browsing session.
Technical and Privacy Details
- The preference is stored using sessionStorage, a browser-based storage mechanism.
- No cookies are used.
- The preference is not sent to the server.
- No personal data is collected, processed, or shared.
- The setting exists only for the duration of the current browser session.
When the page is reloaded or the browser tab is closed, the font automatically returns to the default site font.
This approach ensures that the feature remains a purely functional accessibility option, without tracking or persistence beyond what is strictly necessary for usability.
Legal and Licensing Notes
OpenDyslexic is licensed under the SIL Open Font License (OFL).
According to this license:
- You are free to use, embed, and display the font, including on websites.
- No visible banner or attribution is required when the font is used on a website.
- Attribution is only required if the font itself is redistributed.
For transparency and educational purposes, TecGuru.eu provides a link to the official OpenDyslexic website for users who wish to learn more about the font.
Mini FAQ – Accessibility & Privacy
Why doesn’t this feature use cookies?
Because it doesn’t need them.
The dyslexia-friendly font is an optional accessibility feature that works entirely inside your browser. It does not track you, identify you, or store information on the server. Using cookies would be unnecessary for this purpose.
Is my preference saved?
Yes — but only temporarily.
When you activate the font, the preference is stored locally in your browser using sessionStorage. This means:
- it applies only to the current browsing session
- it is not shared with the website server
- it is automatically removed when you close the tab or browser
Will the font remain active when I come back later?
No.
Each new visit starts with the default site font. This is a deliberate choice to keep the feature simple, privacy-friendly, and fully under your control.
Is any personal data collected?
No.
This accessibility option does not collect, process, or transmit any personal data. It does not involve analytics, profiling, or third-party services.
Why is this approach used?
This design ensures that the feature remains:
- free from tracking or persistent storage
- purely functional
- respectful of user privacy
- compliant with European data protection principles