This is an accessibility statement from Dr. August Oetker Nahrungsmittel KG (“Dr. Oetker”) that applies to the Website oetker.com
The Website and Applicant Tracking System concerns the following services offered by Dr. Oetker which can be used in the following way:
Dr. Oetker endeavors to make its Website accessible in accordance with the Directive (EU) 2019/882 and the national legislation based thereupon.
Dr. Oetker the following measures to ensure accessibility of the Website:
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. The Website is partially conformant with EN 301 549 which closely follows WCAG 2.1 level AA. Partially conformant means that some parts of the content do not fully conform to the accessibility standard.
Our website is built using standard web technologies, primarily HTML (HyperText Markup Language) for structuring content, CSS (Cascading Style Sheets) for visual presentation and layout, and JavaScript for interactive elements. We are committed to implementing these technologies in an accessible manner, adhering to web standards to ensure compatibility with various browsers and assistive technologies.
Despite our best efforts to ensure accessibility of the Website, there may be some limitations. Below is a description of known limitations, and potential solutions. Please contact us if you observe an issue not listed below.
Known limitations for the Website:
• The web visitor might be faced with accessibility limitations for certain elements of the user interfaces due to ongoing product enhancements and user interface updates:
Examples:
- Decorative images are not having alt attribute,
- pagination links are not descriptive to screen reader,
- icons missing text alternative,
- tooltips are not meaningful,
- close button icon missing accessible name,
- profile image alternative text needs to modified etc.
Due to ongoing product enhancements and user interface updates it cannot be assured that all elements comply with all accessibility guidelines at any given point in time. As soon as Dr. Oetker identifies such defect, we immediately take measures to get this solved in a timely manner.
Below you can find some tips on how to make the most of accessibility features on our site, no matter which device or browser you are using.
How to Zoom
Windows - Press the Windows key and plus sign (+) at the same time to zoom in. You can also use the Magnifier application which you can locate in the Accessories tab.
Mac - Go to System Preferences and then open Universal Access. Next select the Seeing tab. Check the box under Zoom to use the function.
Apple devices - Tap Settings, then General, then Accessibility. Tap the Zoom button and toggle to On.
How to Change Colors and Fonts
Mozilla Firefox - Choose Options, then Content, then Fonts & Colors to select the most suitable option for you.
Safari - Select Preferences, then the Appearance tab. Click the Select button next to the font fields to change the display.
Chrome - Go to Settings, then Appearance, and then to Customize Fonts. You can then select the font of your choice. Or you can go to Settings, then Themes. Here you can select a high contrast theme from the Chrome Web Store.
How to Use Screen Readers
There are several free options available including NVDA for Windows and VoiceOver for Mac. You can also use applications like JAWS for Windows. All the above are suitable for use with web browsers.
This accessibility statement has been prepared with the utmost care and is regularly updated to meet current requirements and standards. Nevertheless, errors cannot be completely ruled out. If you find any errors in this statement, please provide us with brief feedback via the communication channels set out below.
We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of the Website. Please let us know if you encountered accessibility barriers on the Website and we will endeavor to eliminate the reported barriers as quickly as possible within the scope of technical and economic possibilities. You can report barriers to us in the following ways:
• E-mail: service@oetker.de
• Visitor Address: Lutterstraße 14, 33617 Bielefeld, Germany
Please reach out to service@oetker.de in case of any questions with regards to ergonomics and accessibility.
If you do not receive a satisfactory response to accessibility notices or requests within 30 days at the latest, you can contact the Enforcement Body. The Enforcement Body will support you in asserting your rights.
Date
This statement was created on 23 May 2025.
The website was last tested on 23 May 2025.