Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 18, 2025

Version 2.0 - Google Play Store Compliant

1. Introduction & Commitment to Privacy

QR Code & Barcode Scanner ("App," "we," "us," "our," or "Company") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding the collection, use, disclosure, and protection of your personal information when you use our mobile application available on Google Play Store and other platforms.

Our Privacy Commitment: We are dedicated to transparent data practices. We collect minimal data, use it only for stated purposes, and never sell user data to third parties. Your privacy is fundamental to our operations.

Effective Date: December 1, 2025 | Last Modified: December 18, 2025

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

2.3 Information from Third-Party Services

Information Collected Automatically

What We Do NOT Collect

3. Information We DO NOT Collect

4. How We Use Your Information

4.1 Permitted Uses

4.2 Prohibited Uses

Your Consent: By using the app, you consent to data collection and use as described in this policy. You can withdraw consent anytime by disabling data sharing in app settings.

5. Data Sharing & Third-Party Services

5.1 Third Parties We Share Data With

5.2 What We DO NOT Share

5.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or valid government request. We will notify you of such requests when legally permitted to do so.

5.4 Service Providers

We use service providers for cloud hosting, email services, and analytics. These providers are contractually obligated to use your data only for providing services and must maintain privacy standards equal to ours.

6. Data Security & Encryption

6.1 Security Measures

6.2 Limitation of Liability

While we implement reasonable security measures, no system is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security against unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction of data. You use the app at your own risk. We recommend:

7. Data Retention Policy

7.1 How Long We Keep Data

7.2 Data Deletion

To delete your data:

7.3 Backup & Recovery

Backups may be retained for 30 days after deletion for disaster recovery purposes. After this period, your data cannot be recovered.

8. Your Privacy Rights & Choices

8.1 Access Your Data

You have the right to request what personal data we hold about you. Email privacy@qrscanner.app with your request and valid ID. We'll respond within 30 days.

8.2 Delete Your Data (Right to Erasure)

You can request permanent deletion of your account and associated data. We'll delete non-essential data immediately and anonymized data within 30 days. Some data may be retained for legal compliance.

8.3 Data Portability

You can export your scan history and settings in JSON format. Contact support@qrscanner.app to request your data export.

8.4 Opt-Out Options

In-App Settings:

Device-Level Settings:

8.5 Do Not Track (DNT)

If your device has a "Do Not Track" setting enabled, we will respect this signal and disable personalized ad targeting and analytics collection (core functionality remains).

8.6 Right to Rectification

If you believe information we hold about you is inaccurate or incomplete, email privacy@qrscanner.app to request corrections.

9. Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)

The QR Code & Barcode Scanner is not intentionally designed for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

9.1 If You Are a Parent/Guardian

9.2 If We Discover Child Data

Upon discovering we've collected data from a user under 13, we will immediately delete that data and notify the parent/guardian.

9.3 Teens (13-18)

Teen users have the same privacy protections. They can request data deletion at any time using the options above.

10. International Users & Regulation Compliance

10.1 GDPR (European Union/EEA Residents)

If you're in the EU or EEA, GDPR grants you these rights:

Lawful Basis for Processing: We process data based on (a) your explicit consent, (b) performance of our contract with you, and (c) our legitimate interests in app functionality and security.

Data Protection Officer: Contact privacy@qrscanner.app with GDPR inquiries.

10.2 CCPA (California Residents)

If you are a California resident, CCPA grants you these rights:

California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) Statement: We do not sell personal information as defined by CCPA. We share data only with service providers for providing services. You may opt-out of analytics and ad personalization anytime.

10.3 LGPD (Brazil Residents)

If you are in Brazil, LGPD grants you similar rights to GDPR. Contact privacy@qrscanner.app for LGPD requests.

10.4 Other Jurisdictions

We comply with privacy laws in all jurisdictions where we operate. If you have jurisdiction-specific questions, contact privacy@qrscanner.app.

11. Advertising & Personalization

11.1 Google Ads Personalization

11.2 No Third-Party Ad Networks

We only use Google Mobile Ads. We do not use or partner with other ad networks (Facebook, Unity, Applovin, etc). This means your data isn't shared with multiple advertisers.

11.3 Interest-Based Advertising

Google uses your data to create interest categories (e.g., "Sports fans," "Tech enthusiasts"). These are not based on scanned data but on general app usage. You can manage your ad preferences at https://myadcenter.google.com

11.4 Advertising ID Reset

Android: Settings → Google → Manage Your Google Account → Ads → Reset Advertising ID

Resetting breaks the link between your previous and future ad profile.

12. Sensitive Data & Permissions

12.1 Camera Permission

12.2 Storage Permission

12.3 Internet Permission

12.4 Permission Controls

You can revoke permissions anytime: Settings → Apps → QR Scanner → Permissions. Revoking may disable certain features.

13. Contact Us & Requests

For any privacy-related questions, requests, or complaints:

Response Time: We respond to all requests within 30 days (GDPR requirement). For security-sensitive requests, we may require identity verification.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, law, or other factors. We will:

Your Continued Use: Continued use of the app after changes means you accept the updated Privacy Policy. If you disagree with changes, you can uninstall the app.

15. App Permissions Explained

Permission Why We Need It What We Access How to Disable
Camera Scan QR/barcodes Camera feed only (processed locally) Settings → Apps → Permissions → Camera
Storage Save scan history App folder only Settings → Apps → Permissions → Storage
Internet Ads, analytics, updates Network connectivity only Disable in-app via Settings
Contacts NOT USED Nothing N/A
Location NOT USED for tracking Nothing (camera permission ≠ location) N/A

16. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

16.1 Cookies

Our website uses minimal cookies for session management and analytics. You can disable cookies in your browser settings. Our app does not use cookies.

16.2 Tracking Pixels & Web Beacons

We do not use tracking pixels, web beacons, or invisible tracking technology. This keeps you safe from cross-site tracking.

16.3 Analytics Tags

Google Analytics uses session tags to track page views and interactions on our website (not the app). You can opt-out via browser extension: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

17. Google Play Store Compliance

This privacy policy complies with Google Play Store requirements:

18. Summary: What We Promise

✓ What We Do

✗ What We Don't Do