Privacy Policy

Last Updated: December 25, 2024

QRScannerAI.com ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website https://qrscannerai.com (the "Site") and use our QR code and barcode scanning services (the "Services").

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using our Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the Site.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

Currently, our Service does not require user registration or account creation. We provide free QR code and barcode scanning without requiring you to create an account or provide personal information.

However, we may collect the following information when you voluntarily provide it:

Contact Information: If you contact us via our contact form or email, we may collect your name, email address, and the content of your message.
Uploaded Images: When you upload images containing QR codes or barcodes for scanning, these images are temporarily processed on your device or our servers to extract the encoded information. These images are not stored permanently.

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you access our Site, we automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing activity through cookies and similar technologies:

Device Information: IP address, browser type and version, operating system, device type, unique device identifiers
Usage Data: Pages visited, time and date of visits, time spent on pages, click data, referring website addresses, and other diagnostic data
Location Data: Approximate geographic location based on your IP address (city/country level, not precise location)

1.3 Camera Access

Our Service may request access to your device's camera to scan QR codes and barcodes in real-time. Camera access is only used for scanning purposes and no images or video are stored. You can deny camera access at any time through your browser or device settings.

1.4 Local Storage

Scan history and preferences may be stored locally in your browser using local storage or session storage. This data remains on your device and is not transmitted to our servers. You can clear this data at any time through your browser settings or our "Clear History" function.

2. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our Site. A cookie is a small data file that is stored on your device.

2.1 Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies: Required for the Site to function properly, such as maintaining your session and enabling core features.

Performance and Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our Site by collecting anonymous information. We use these to improve our Services.

Advertising Cookies (Third-Party): We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our Site. Google AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our Site or other websites. These cookies enable Google and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our Site and/or other sites on the Internet.

2.2 Google AdSense and Third-Party Advertising

We partner with Google AdSense to display advertisements on our Site. Google uses cookies to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to our Site or other websites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to our users based on their visit to our Site and/or other sites on the Internet.

Third-Party Cookies: Google and other third-party vendors use cookies to serve ads based on your browsing history. These third parties may collect information about your online activities over time and across different websites.

Ad Personalization: Google may use data to contextualize and personalize ads of its advertising network.

You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting the following: - Google Ads Settings: https://www.google.com/settings/ads - Digital Advertising Alliance Opt-Out: http://www.aboutads.info/choices/ - Network Advertising Initiative Opt-Out: http://optout.networkadvertising.org/ - European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance: http://www.youronlinechoices.eu/

Please note that opting out of personalized advertising does not mean you will no longer see advertisements, but they will not be tailored to your interests.

2.3 Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse or accept cookies, delete cookies, or receive alerts when cookies are being sent. Please note that if you disable cookies, some features of our Site may not function properly.

Instructions for managing cookies: - Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data - Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data - Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data - Edge: Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Cookies and site data

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

Provide and Maintain Services: To operate, provide, and maintain our QR code and barcode scanning Services
Process Scans: To analyze uploaded images and extract QR code/barcode data
Improve Services: To understand how users interact with our Site and improve functionality, features, and user experience
Communication: To respond to your inquiries, provide customer support, and send service-related communications
Advertising: To display relevant advertisements through Google AdSense
Analytics: To analyze usage patterns and generate aggregate statistics about our users
Security: To detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraud, and security vulnerabilities
Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information in the following circumstances:

4.1 Service Providers

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our Site and providing Services, such as: - Google AdSense: For displaying advertisements on our Site - Hosting Providers: For website hosting and infrastructure - Analytics Providers: For understanding Site usage and improving Services

These service providers are contractually obligated to use your information only for the purposes of providing services to us and in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

4.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., court orders, subpoenas, or government agencies) to: - Comply with legal obligations - Protect and defend our rights or property - Prevent or investigate possible wrongdoing - Protect the personal safety of users or the public - Protect against legal liability

4.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, bankruptcy, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change and any choices you may have regarding your information.

4.4 With Your Consent

We may share your information for other purposes with your explicit consent.

5. Data Retention

Scan Data: Images uploaded for scanning are processed temporarily and are not stored on our servers after processing is complete. Scan results may be stored locally in your browser if you choose to use the history feature, but we do not retain this data on our servers.

Analytics Data: Automatically collected usage data may be retained for a reasonable period to analyze trends and improve our Services.

Contact Information: Information provided through contact forms will be retained as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry and for record-keeping purposes.

We will retain and use your information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include: - Encryption of data in transit using SSL/TLS protocols - Secure server infrastructure - Regular security assessments - Limited access to personal information

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

7. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

7.1 General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) - European Users

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights: - Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you - Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information - Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal information - Right to Restrict Processing: Request that we limit how we use your information - Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your information to another service - Right to Object: Object to our processing of your personal information - Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for processing at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us at the email address provided below.

7.2 California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) - California Residents

If you are a California resident, you have the following rights: - Right to Know: Request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal information we collect - Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information - Right to Opt-Out: Opt-out of the sale of personal information (note: we do not sell personal information) - Right to Non-Discrimination: Exercise your privacy rights without discrimination

To exercise these rights, please contact us at the email address provided below.

7.3 Other Jurisdictions

Users in other jurisdictions may have similar rights under applicable local privacy laws. Please contact us to exercise any rights available to you.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Services are not intended for individuals under the age of 13 (or the applicable age of consent in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to delete such information.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those of your country. By using our Services, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries outside your country of residence, including Bangladesh and countries where our service providers operate.

We take appropriate safeguards to ensure that your information remains protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy when it is transferred internationally.

10. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, applications, or services that are not operated by us. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that third party's site. We strongly advise you to review the privacy policy of every site you visit.

We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.

11. Do Not Track Signals

Some web browsers have a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites you visit that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. Our Site does not currently respond to DNT signals or similar mechanisms.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, Services, legal requirements, or for other operational reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by: - Posting the updated Privacy Policy on this page - Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this Privacy Policy - Sending an email notification (if we have your email address)

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information. Your continued use of our Services after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

Email: support@qrscannerai.com
Website: https://qrscannerai.com/contact-us
Address: BinoMatrix, Comilla, Chittagong, Bangladesh

We will respond to your inquiries within a reasonable timeframe in accordance with applicable laws.

Summary of Key Points

No Account Required: Our Services currently do not require registration
Temporary Processing: Uploaded images are processed temporarily and not stored
Cookies: We use cookies for functionality, analytics, and advertising
Google AdSense: We display ads through Google AdSense, which uses cookies for personalized advertising
No Sale of Data: We do not sell your personal information
Your Rights: You have rights to access, correct, delete, and control your information
Data Security: We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information
Contact Us: Reach out with any privacy-related questions or concerns

By using QRScannerAI.com, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.