Accessibility Statement 

The accessibility statement applies to BuddyCare iOS and Android mobile applications. The statement was prepared on 23.6.2021 and was last updated on 20.11.2024. 

Fulfilment of requirements 

The BuddyCare mobile applications largely meet the A and AA requirements of the accessibility criteria required by the Act (WCAG 2.1 and WCAG 2.2) and have no critical shortcomings in their accessibility. 

An external expert assessment of the accessibility was conducted in June 2021. The identified accessibility shortcomings are described below. 

Content and functionalities that are not yet fully accessible Weak contrast 

Some content has too low contrast ratio in the visual representation of text and text images. The contrast ratio is too low also in the visual representation between some buttons, icons and the background. (WCAG 1.4.3, WCAG 1.4.11) 

Orientation 

The application does not work in a smartphone's landscape position (WCAG 1.3.4). However, the application works on iPads both in landscape position and portrait position. 

Error notifications on forms 

When one or more of the form fields are left unfilled, there is no visible notification that one or more text-fields are unfilled (WCAG 3.3.1). Error notifications are to be improved in certain question types in questionnaires. 

Accessible Authentication 

Partially compliant. The mobile applications follow the requirements from ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials Plus and the NHS for user authentication, such as multi-factor authentication. (WCAG 3.3.8) 

Have you noticed any accessibility concerns? 

We constantly strive to improve the accessibility of our service. If you find any accessibility issues on the mobile applications that are not described in this statement, please let us know. We are also happy to receive other comments and suggestions for improvements to the accessibility. We will reply within 14 days. 

Give us accessibility feedback by email at care@buddyhealthcare.com 

Accessibility supervision 

Regional State Administrative Agency is the authority enforcing compliance with accessibility requirements in Finland. If you are not satisfied with our reply, or if you do not receive any response within two weeks, please send your feedback to the Regional State Administrative Agency for Southern Finland. Detailed information on how to file a complaint and how the matter will be handled is available on the Agency’s website: 

https://www.webaccessibility.fi/rights-of-users/submit-a-complaint-on-web-accessibility-or-request-clarification/ 

Requirements of the Act on the Provision of Digital Services 

https://www.webaccessibility.fi/requirements-of-the-act-on-the-provision-of-digital-services/ 

Contact details of the supervisory authority 

Regional State Administrative Agency for Southern Finland, Accessibility Monitoring Unit www.webaccessibility.fi 

saavutettavuus@avi.fi 

tel. (switchboard) +358 295 016 000