1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide
When you use our QR Code Generator & Scanner app, we may collect the following information:
- Text Content: Text, links, and other content you use to generate QR codes
- Contact Information: Contact details from your phonebook when creating vCard QR codes
- Images and Photos: Images from your gallery that you select to convert into QR codes
- Generated QR Codes: QR codes you create and save through our app
- Support Communications: Information you provide when contacting our support team
1.2 Automatically Collected Information
We automatically collect certain information when you use our app:
- Device Information: Device type, operating system, unique device identifiers, and mobile network information
- Usage Data: How you interact with our app, QR codes generated/scanned, and performance data
- Files and Documents: Access to files and documents on your device for QR code generation and scanning
- Camera Data: Images captured through the camera for QR code scanning
- Gallery Access: Images and files from your device's gallery for QR code processing
- Log Data: IP address, access times, and app usage statistics
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- QR Code Generation: To create QR codes from text, contacts, images, and gallery photos
- QR Code Scanning: To scan and decode QR codes using your camera or gallery images
- Contact Management: To import contacts from your phonebook and create vCard QR codes
- File Processing: To process images and documents for QR code generation and scanning
- Data Storage: To save generated QR codes and scanned data on your device
- Improve Services: To analyze usage patterns and enhance app performance
- Customer Support: To respond to your inquiries and provide technical assistance
- Security: To protect against unauthorized access and ensure app security
- Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations
- Marketing: To send you updates about new features and services (with your consent)
3. Information Sharing and Disclosure
Important: We may share your personal information with third parties as indicated in the Google Play Store data safety section. We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
3.1 Personal Information Sharing
Your personal information may be shared with third parties for:
- QR code generation and processing services
- Cloud storage and data hosting
- Technical infrastructure providers
- Analytics and performance monitoring
- Advertising and marketing services
3.2 Files and Documents Sharing
Files and documents accessed by the app may be shared with third parties for:
- Image processing and QR code generation
- File format conversion services
- Cloud backup and synchronization
- Technical support and troubleshooting
3.3 Service Providers
We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in:
- QR code generation and scanning technology
- Cloud storage and data hosting
- Analytics and performance monitoring
- Customer support services
- Infrastructure and technical services
3.4 Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to:
- Valid legal requests from government authorities
- Court orders or legal proceedings
- Protection of our rights, property, or safety
3.5 Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of the business transaction.
4. Data Security
Important Security Notice: As indicated in the Google Play Store data safety section, data is not encrypted. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information:
- Local Storage: Many features store data locally on your device for privacy
- Access Controls: Strict access controls limit who can access your information
- Secure Transmission: Data is transmitted using secure protocols where possible
- Regular Audits: We conduct regular security assessments and updates
- Employee Training: Our team receives regular security training
Data Encryption Status: Please note that your data is not encrypted as stated in the Google Play Store listing. While we implement other security measures, we cannot guarantee the security of your data against all threats.
However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. Data Retention
Important Data Retention Notice: As indicated in the Google Play Store data safety section, data cannot be deleted. We retain your information for as long as necessary to:
- Provide our QR code generation and scanning services
- Maintain your generated QR codes and scanned data
- Comply with legal obligations
- Resolve disputes and enforce agreements
- Improve our services
Data Deletion Status: Please note that as stated in the Google Play Store listing, data cannot be deleted. This means your generated QR codes, scanned data, and other information may be retained indefinitely.
You may contact us to request information about your data, but deletion may not be possible due to technical limitations.
6. Your Rights and Choices
Important: Due to technical limitations as indicated in the Google Play Store data safety section, some rights may be limited. Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
6.1 Access and Control
- Access: Request a copy of your personal information
- Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
- Deletion: Limited - Data cannot be deleted as stated in Google Play Store listing
- Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
6.2 App Permissions
- Camera Access: Control camera permissions through your device settings for QR code scanning
- Gallery Access: Manage gallery permissions for image selection and QR code generation
- Contact Access: Control contact permissions for vCard QR code generation
- Storage Access: Manage file and document access permissions
6.3 Privacy Controls
- Choose which images and files to process for QR codes
- Control sharing of generated QR codes via social media or messaging
- Manage local storage of generated QR codes and scanned data
- Customize notification preferences
7. Children's Privacy
Our QR Code Generator & Scanner app is rated "Everyone" and is designed for general use, including families and children. However, we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age without parental consent. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.
Parents and guardians should be aware that images, contacts, and files may be processed when children use this app. We encourage parents to supervise their children's use of the app and review our privacy practices.
8. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and implement appropriate safeguards to protect your information.
9. Third-Party Services
Our app may contain links to third-party services or integrate with third-party applications. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those services. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you use.
9.1 Google Play Services
Our app is distributed through Google Play Store and may use Google Play Services. Google's privacy policy applies to their services: https://policies.google.com/privacy
9.2 Advertising Services
Our app contains advertisements. Third-party advertising services may collect information about you to provide relevant ads. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these advertising providers.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by:
- Posting the updated policy in our app
- Sending you an email notification
- Displaying a notice in the app
Your continued use of our app after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
11.1 Data Protection Officer
For EU residents, you may contact our Data Protection Officer at: crawloft@gmail.com
12. Legal Basis for Processing (EU Users)
For users in the European Union, we process your personal information based on the following legal grounds:
- Contract: To provide QR code generation and scanning services
- Legitimate Interest: To improve app performance, analyze usage patterns, and ensure security
- Consent: For marketing communications and optional features
- Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws and regulations
- Vital Interest: To protect the safety and security of our users
13. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):
- Right to know what personal information is collected and how it's used
- Right to delete personal information (Note: Limited due to technical constraints as stated in Google Play Store)
- Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information
- Right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights
- Right to know about third-party data sharing (including personal info and files/docs sharing)
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided above. Please note that some rights may be limited due to technical constraints as indicated in the Google Play Store data safety section.
14. QR Code Generator & Scanner App-Specific Information
14.1 QR Code Generation Features
Our QR Code Generator & Scanner app provides the following features that collect and process various types of data:
- Text QR Codes: Generate QR codes from any text or link you provide
- Contact QR Codes: Create vCard QR codes from your phonebook contacts
- Image QR Codes: Convert images and photos from your gallery into QR codes
- Gallery Integration: Access and process images from your device's gallery
- File Processing: Handle various file types and documents for QR code generation
14.2 QR Code Scanning Features
To provide QR code scanning functionality, we process the following data:
- Camera images for real-time QR code scanning
- Gallery images selected for QR code scanning
- Scanned QR code content and metadata
- Contact information from vCard QR codes
- URLs and links from scanned QR codes
14.3 Local Storage and Privacy
While our app is marketed as "100% Private & Secure" with data staying on your device, please note:
- Generated QR codes may be stored locally on your device
- Scanned data and history may be maintained locally
- Some data may still be transmitted to third parties as indicated in the Google Play Store data safety section
- Personal information and files may be shared with third parties despite local storage claims
14.4 Third-Party Data Sharing
As indicated in the Google Play Store data safety section, your data may be shared with third parties for:
- Personal information sharing for service provision
- Files and documents processing for QR code generation
- Device ID collection for analytics and advertising
- Technical infrastructure and cloud services