1. Introduction

Welcome to QR Code Generator. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our QR code generation service.

By using our service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

When you use our QR code generator, you may provide various types of information that will be encoded into your QR codes, including:

• URLs and website addresses
• Contact information (vCard data)
• Text content
• Email addresses
• Phone numbers
• WiFi credentials
• Payment information
• Files and images you upload

Important: We do not store the content you encode in your QR codes on our servers. QR code generation happens in your browser, and your data remains private.

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you access our service, we automatically collect certain information about your device and usage:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Device information
• Pages visited and time spent
• Referring website
• Date and time of access

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To provide and maintain our QR code generation service
• To improve and optimize our website and user experience
• To analyze usage patterns and trends
• To detect and prevent technical issues
• To protect against fraudulent or illegal activity
• To comply with legal obligations
• To communicate with you about service updates (if you opt-in)

4. Data Storage and Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your information:

• SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
• Secure server infrastructure
• Regular security audits and updates
• Access controls and authentication
• Data minimization practices

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

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our service.

6. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services to help us operate our website and analyze usage:

• Analytics Services: Google Analytics, Vercel Analytics
• Hosting Services: Cloud infrastructure providers
• CDN Services: Content delivery networks for performance

These third parties have their own privacy policies and may collect information independently. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

7. Your Privacy Rights

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

• Access: Request access to your personal information
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Objection: Object to processing of your data
• Portability: Request transfer of your data
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

8. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. These countries may have different data protection laws. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

10. Data Retention

We retain automatically collected information (such as analytics data) for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Since we don't store your QR code content, there is no retention period for that data.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

12. Contact Us

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

13. GDPR Compliance

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). We process your data based on the following legal grounds:

• Consent: You have given clear consent for processing
• Legitimate Interests: Processing is necessary for our legitimate interests
• Legal Obligation: Processing is necessary to comply with the law

14. CCPA Compliance (California Residents)

California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to know if personal information is sold or disclosed
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information
• Right to deletion of personal information
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising CCPA rights

Note: We do not sell your personal information to third parties.