Effective Date: March 2026
QRScanify ("we", "our", or "us") is a QR and OCR scanning application that allows users to scan QR codes, extract text from images, and generate QR codes. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information when you use the QRScanify mobile application.
QRScanify allows users to:
All scanning and recognition processes are performed locally on the device. QRScanify does not collect, store, or upload the content of scanned images, extracted text, or generated QR codes.
To provide the core functionality of the application, QRScanify may request the following permissions:
Used to scan QR codes in real time.
Used to allow users to select images for QR recognition or OCR text extraction.
Used to save generated QR code images to the device gallery.
These permissions are used solely for the functionality described above.
While the app itself does not collect personal scan content, we may integrate trusted third-party services that collect limited technical information to improve the app.
Attribution platforms help us understand how users discover and install the application. These platforms may collect information such as:
Analytics services may collect aggregated, non-identifiable usage data to help us improve app performance and user experience.
We may use Firebase (Google) services such as:
These services may collect device-level technical information such as crash logs, device model, and OS version.
QRScanify may integrate an advertising or mediation aggregation platform that may collect limited device information for advertising or marketing purposes.
This platform may collect:
Purpose:
Advertising or marketing
This data helps deliver relevant advertising and measure marketing effectiveness.
We do not sell or directly share user-generated scan content.
QRScanify itself does not retain user-generated data, including:
These remain only on the user's device.
However, certain technical or analytics data collected by third-party services may be retained according to their own policies. Typically, such data is stored for up to 24 months unless a longer retention period is required for legal or operational reasons.
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data.
Right to Access
You may have the right to request access to personal data we hold about you.
Right to Correction
You may request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
Right to Deletion
You may request that we delete personal data collected about you, subject to legal obligations.
Right to Know Whether Data Is Shared
You have the right to know whether your personal data has been shared with third parties.
Right to Know Whether Data Is Sold
You may request confirmation regarding whether your personal data has been sold.
Right to Opt Out of Data Sharing or Sale
If applicable under your jurisdiction, you may choose not to allow the sharing or sale of your personal data.
To exercise this option, please contact us using the contact information provided below with the subject line "Do Not Share My Data Request."
Right to Lodge a Complaint
If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may submit a complaint to your local data protection authority or regulatory agency.
Where applicable under privacy regulations such as GDPR, our legal basis for processing data includes:
User Consent
When you grant permissions such as camera or photo access.
Legitimate Interests
To improve the stability, functionality, and security of the application.
Compliance with Legal Obligations
When required by applicable laws or regulations.
We have appointed a Data Protection Officer responsible for overseeing data protection matters.
Name: Nathaniel Brooks
Email: sherard138@gmail.com
If you have any privacy-related questions or requests, you may contact the DPO directly.
If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer using the details listed above.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our practices. When updates occur, we will revise the Effective Date at the top of this document.
Your continued use of the application after such changes indicates acceptance of the updated policy.