Privacy Policy for Ai Qr Code Scanner

Effective Date: [ 10-12-2025]

1. INTRODUCTION

Welcome to Ai QR Code Scanner (“App,” “we,” “us,” “our”). This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information in our QR code scanning application. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our practices.

Key Principles:

• We minimize data collection
• We don’t sell your personal information
• We use data only for app functionality
• You have control over your data

2. INFORMATION WE DO NOT COLLECT

We want to be explicitly clear about what we DO NOT collect:

We DO NOT collect:

• Personal identification information (name, email, phone number)
• Location data (GPS, IP address)
• Contact lists or address books
• Photo gallery content (except selected images for scanning)
• QR code scanning history on our servers
• Payment or financial information
• Device identifiers for tracking
• Biometric data

QR Code Data:

• Scanned QR code content is processed locally on your device
• We do not store or transmit QR code content to our servers
• QR code results are temporarily cached on your device only

3. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

3.1 Automatically Collected Information

When you use our App, we may collect:

Technical Information:

• Device type and model
• Android version
• App version and build number
• Screen resolution
• Language settings

Usage Information:

• Feature usage statistics
• Crash reports and error logs
• Performance metrics
• Session duration

Advertising Information (via Google AdMob):

• Advertising ID (resettable by user)
• Ad interaction data
• Impressions and click-through rates

3.2 Information You Provide

• Images you select from gallery for scanning
• App settings preferences
• Feedback or support requests

4. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

4.1 Primary Uses

Purpose	Data Used	Legal Basis
QR Code Scanning	Camera access, selected images	Performance of service
Crash Reporting	Error logs, device info	Legitimate interest
Analytics	Anonymous usage data	Legitimate interest
Advertisements	Advertising ID, device info	Consent/legitimate interest
App Improvements	Usage statistics	Legitimate interest

4.2 Specific Processing Activities

Camera Processing:

• Live camera feed processed locally
• No images stored or transmitted
• Real-time barcode detection only

Image Processing (Gallery):

• Selected images processed locally
• Temporary memory storage only
• Images deleted after processing

Crash Reporting:

• Anonymous crash data sent to Firebase
• Helps fix bugs and improve stability
• Contains no personal information

5. PERMISSIONS EXPLAINED

5.1 Required Permissions

Camera Permission:

• Why needed: For live QR code scanning
• What we access: Camera feed only during scanning
• What we don’t access: Photos, videos, or camera roll

Storage Permission:

• Why needed: To select images from gallery for scanning
• What we access: Only selected images (user choice)
• What we don’t access: Entire photo library

Vibration Permission:

• Why needed: Haptic feedback on successful scans
• What we access: Vibration control for feedback only

Internet Permission:

• Why needed: For ads, analytics, and crash reporting
• Alternative: Can use app offline for basic scanning

Notification Permission (Android 13+):

• Why needed: For app notifications
• Optional: Can be declined without affecting core features

5.2 Permission Control

• You can revoke permissions anytime via device settings
• Revoking permissions may disable certain features
• We respect your choice and provide alternatives where possible

6. THIRD-PARTY SERVICES

6.1 Google Services

Google ML Kit:

• Provider: Google LLC
• Purpose: Barcode scanning functionality
• Data processed: Camera frames/images (processed on-device)
• Privacy Policy: Google Privacy Policy

Firebase:

• Provider: Google LLC
• Services used: Analytics, Crashlytics, Cloud Messaging
• Data collected: Anonymous usage and crash data
• Data retention: Up to 14 months (configurable)

AdMob:

• Provider: Google LLC
• Purpose: Displaying advertisements
• Data collected: Advertising ID, device information
• Opt-out: Available in device settings

6.2 Other Third Parties

Material Design Components:

• Open-source UI library
• No data collection

Dexter Permissions Library:

• Permission handling helper
• No data collection

7. DATA STORAGE AND RETENTION

7.1 Storage Locations

• On-device: App settings, cached images
• Firebase servers: Anonymous analytics and crash data
• Google servers: Ad serving data

7.2 Retention Periods

• Local app data: Until app uninstallation
• Crash reports: 90 days maximum
• Analytics data: 14 months maximum
• Advertising data: As per Google policies

7.3 Data Deletion

• Automatic deletion: Regular cleanup of temporary data
• Manual deletion: Clear app data via device settings
• Account deletion: Not applicable (no user accounts)

8. DATA SECURITY

8.1 Security Measures

• Local processing of sensitive data
• HTTPS encryption for network communications
• Regular security updates
• Limited data collection approach

8.2 Limitations

• No method of transmission over internet is 100% secure
• We cannot guarantee absolute security
• You use the App at your own risk

9. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

9.1 Age Restrictions

• App not intended for children under 13
• We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13
• Children under 13 should not use the App without parental consent

9.2 Parental Controls

• Parents can control device permissions
• Parents can monitor app usage
• Contact us if you believe we have collected child’s data

10. YOUR RIGHTS AND CHOICES

10.1 Access and Control

You have the right to:

• Know what data we collect
• Access any data we hold about you
• Request deletion of your data
• Opt-out of data collection
• Withdraw consent

10.2 How to Exercise Rights

• Reset Advertising ID: Device settings → Google → Ads
• Opt-out of Analytics: App settings or device settings
• Delete Data: Clear app data via device settings
• Contact Us: Email [Your Support Email]

10.3 Regional Rights

GDPR (EU/EEA):

• Right to access, rectification, erasure
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing

CCPA/CPRA (California):

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to delete personal information
• Right to opt-out of sale of personal information
• Right to non-discrimination

Other Jurisdictions:

We comply with applicable local privacy laws

11. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

• Our servers may be located outside your country
• Data protection laws may differ
• We use standard contractual clauses where applicable
• We ensure adequate protection for international transfers

12. COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES

• We do not use cookies in the App
• Google AdMob may use similar technologies for ads
• You can control advertising preferences in device settings

13. ADVERTISEMENTS

13.1 Advertising Model

• Free version supported by ads
• Ads served by Google AdMob
• Personalized ads based on Advertising ID

13.2 Ad Preferences

• Reset Advertising ID anytime
• Opt-out of personalized ads
• Device settings control ad tracking

14. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

14.1 Update Procedure

We may update this Privacy Policy to:

• Reflect changes in our practices
• Comply with legal requirements
• Improve clarity and transparency

14.2 Notification

We will:

• Update the “Last Updated” date
• Post the new policy in the App
• Notify users of significant changes
• Provide reasonable advance notice when possible

15. CONTACT INFORMATION

For privacy-related inquiries:

Developer: [ facefof ]
Email: [ facefof.com@gmail.com ]
Response Time: Within 24 hours

For GDPR-specific inquiries:
[ facefof.com@gmail.com ]

For California residents:
[CCPA-specific Contact Information]

16. DISPUTE RESOLUTION

• Privacy complaints first addressed via email
• We aim to resolve issues amicably
• Legal jurisdiction as per Terms of Service
• Arbitration for unresolved disputes

17. COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATIONS

• Designed with privacy-by-default principles
• Regular privacy impact assessments
• Compliance with major privacy frameworks
• Ongoing monitoring of regulatory changes

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ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND CONSENT

By using Ai QR Code Scanner, you acknowledge that:

1. You have read and understood this Privacy Policy
2. You consent to our data practices as described
3. You understand your rights and how to exercise them
4. You accept that no data transmission is completely secure
5. You agree to our use of third-party services as described

IMPORTANT NOTICES

• QR Code Content: We are not responsible for the content of scanned QR codes
• Third-Party Links: QR codes may lead to external sites with different privacy policies
• User Responsibility: You are responsible for what you scan and access
• Permission Control: You control what permissions to grant

UPDATES AND VERSIONS

This Privacy Policy is version-controlled. Previous versions available upon request.

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For the most current version of this Privacy Policy, please check within the App or contact us directly.

This Privacy Policy was created with transparency in mind and reflects our commitment to protecting your privacy while providing useful scanning services.