Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 11, 2026

At QR & Barcode Scanner, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience on our application. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information.

Overview

QR & Barcode Scanner is designed to be a privacy-respecting utility application. We believe that your data is yours, and we take minimal amounts of it to provide the best possible service. Our core philosophy is to collect only what we need and nothing more.

Data Collection

Camera Access

Our app requires camera access to scan QR codes and barcodes. The camera is only used for this purpose and no images or video are stored or transmitted to our servers without your explicit consent.

Scan History

Scan history is stored locally on your device only. We do not collect or store information about what QR codes or barcodes you scan. You have full control to delete your scan history at any time through the app settings.

Device Information

We may collect basic device information such as device type, operating system version, and app version for analytics and crash reporting purposes. This information helps us improve the app's stability and performance.

Usage Analytics

We may collect anonymous usage data such as which features you use most frequently. This data is aggregated and anonymized to help us understand how users interact with our app and improve the user experience.

How We Use Your Data

We use collected data for the following purposes:

  • •To provide, maintain, and improve the QR and Barcode Scanner application
  • •To identify and fix technical issues and optimize app performance
  • •To develop new features and functionality based on user behavior patterns
  • •To comply with legal obligations and protect against fraud
  • •To analyze trends and gather demographic information for business purposes

Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We are committed to maintaining your privacy and will not share your data without your explicit consent, except:

  • •With service providers who assist us in operating the app and conducting our business, subject to confidentiality agreements
  • •To comply with legal requirements or court orders
  • •To protect the rights, privacy, safety, or property of QR Scanner and its users

Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no security system is impenetrable, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Local Storage: Your scan history and preferences are stored securely on your device using encrypted local storage.

Data Transmission: Any data transmitted to our servers is encrypted using TLS/SSL protocols to ensure confidentiality and integrity.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Right to Access

You have the right to request what personal data we hold about you.

Right to Rectification

You have the right to request corrections to inaccurate data.

Right to Erasure

You have the right to request deletion of your data in certain circumstances.

Right to Opt-Out

You can disable analytics and data collection through the app settings at any time.

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page.