Privacy Policy
Effective Date: July 30, 2026
App Name: QR & Barcode Scanner
Developer: Aplionix Studio
Contact Email: aplionixstudio@gmail.com
1. Introduction
QR & Barcode Scanner ("App", "we", "our", or "us") is designed to scan, generate, and manage QR codes and barcodes using your device.
We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with the Google Play Developer Program Policies.
By using this App, you agree to this Privacy Policy.
2. Permissions We Use
The App requests only the permissions necessary to provide its features.
Camera Permission
Permission
CAMERA
Purpose
Scan QR codes
Scan barcodes
The camera is used only when you start scanning.
The App does not record videos or capture photographs for storage without your action.
The camera is never accessed in the background.
Internet & Network Permissions
Permissions
INTERNET
ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
CHANGE_WIFI_STATE
Purpose
Open links contained in scanned QR codes
Check internet connectivity
Support Firebase services
Support Google AdMob services
Improve application reliability
The App does not monitor your browsing activity.
Vibration Permission
Permission
VIBRATE
Purpose
Provide vibration feedback after a successful scan.
Storage Permission (Android 9 and Below)
Permission
WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE (API 28 and below)
Purpose
Save generated QR code images.
Export QR codes when requested by the user.
This permission is used only on Android versions where it is required.
3. Information We Access
The App may access:
Camera for scanning QR codes and barcodes
QR/Barcode content scanned by the user
Basic network connectivity information
QR code scanning and barcode processing are performed locally on your device whenever possible.
4. Information We Collect
We do not intentionally collect personal information such as:
Name
Email address
Phone number
Contacts
Messages
Financial information
Location
Photos or videos from your gallery
Login credentials
No account registration is required.
However, Google Firebase and Google AdMob may automatically collect limited technical, diagnostic, and advertising-related information, including:
Device information
Device identifiers (including Advertising ID where available)
App version
Android version
Crash logs
Performance information
Anonymous usage statistics
IP address (processed by Google services as applicable)
5. How We Use Information
Information is used only to:
Scan QR codes and barcodes
Generate QR codes
Display scan results
Store scan history locally on your device
Improve application performance
Improve application stability
Analyze anonymous usage
Detect crashes
Improve future versions of the App
Display advertisements through Google AdMob
Measure advertisement performance
Prevent invalid advertising activity
We do not sell your personal information.
6. Advertising
The App uses Google AdMob to display advertisements.
Google AdMob may collect certain information including:
Android Advertising ID
Device information
IP address
App interaction information
Diagnostic information
This information may be used to:
Display advertisements
Measure advertising performance
Improve advertising services
Detect fraud and invalid traffic
Google may process this information according to its own Privacy Policy.
Google Privacy Policy:
https://policies.google.com/privacy
7. Third-Party Services
The App uses the following Google services:
Firebase Analytics
Firebase Crashlytics
Firebase Performance Monitoring
Firebase Remote Config
Google AdMob
These services may automatically collect limited technical information to:
Improve application stability
Monitor performance
Analyze anonymous usage
Fix crashes
Improve user experience
Deliver and measure advertisements
For more information:
Google Privacy Policy
https://policies.google.com/privacy
8. Data Sharing
We do not:
Sell personal information.
Share scanned QR or barcode content with third parties.
Upload scanned QR content without your action.
Scan history is stored locally on your device unless you delete it.
Some technical information may be processed by Google Firebase and Google AdMob as described in this Privacy Policy.
9. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational security measures to protect information processed by the App.
Generated QR codes and scan history remain under your control.
10. Children's Privacy
This App is not intended for children under the age of 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Changes will be reflected by updating the Effective Date shown at the top of this page.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
Developer: Aplionix Studio
Email: aplionixstudio@gmail.com
Declaration
We declare that:
QR & Barcode Scanner complies with the Google Play Developer Program Policies.
Camera permission is used only for scanning QR codes and barcodes.
Storage permission (Android 9 and below) is used only when the user chooses to save generated QR codes.
No hidden recording, monitoring, or surveillance is performed.
Scan history is stored locally on the user's device.
Google Firebase collects limited technical and diagnostic information to improve application quality.
Google AdMob may collect advertising-related information, including the Android Advertising ID, to display and measure advertisements.
The App does not sell users' personal information.
Any information processed by Google services is handled according to Google's Privacy Policy.