Privacy Policy

Introduction

The protection of your personal data is important to us. This privacy policy explains what data is collected, stored and how it is used by the B-Scanner app. We comply with applicable data protection laws, in particular the General Data Protection Regulation

Responsible body

Responsible for data processing in connection with the B-Scanner app is:

Baxolino

Dennis Littawe

dennis.littawe1542@gmail.com

Permissions collected and their use

Camera (android.permission.CAMERA)

The camera is used to scan QR codes. The camera is only activated during the scanning process.

No camera images are saved. Processing takes place exclusively locally on the device.

Kamerablitz (android.permission.FLASHLIGHT)

Allows you to use the camera flash to better capture QR codes in low light conditions.

No data is collected or stored.

Internet (android.permission.INTERNET)

This permission is needed to check the security of websites when a QR code returns a URL as a result. The app analyzes the website and warns the user of potential threats such as malware or phishing.

No personal data related to internet use is stored.

Standortberechtigungen (ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION, ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION)

These permissions are only needed to add networks, as required on certain Android versions. There is no collection or storage of location data.

Location data is neither stored nor passed on to third parties.

WiFi permissions (ACCESS_WIFI_STATE, CHANGE_WIFI_STATE)

These permissions are required to process QR codes that contain WiFi credentials. The app uses this information to connect the device directly to the corresponding WiFi network.

The WLAN data is only processed while the connection is running and is not saved.

Kalenderzugriff (WRITE_CALENDAR, READ_CALENDAR)

These permissions are required to insert QR codes containing calendar invitations or appointments directly into the user's calendar. The user can decide whether such an appointment is added.

The app does not save calendar data. Access is only granted upon user request and for the specific action of adding an appointment.

Data collected

The B-Scanner app saves the following data:

Scan History: Includes the scanned result and the current time of the scan.

History is stored locally on the device using SharedPreferences and remains until the user manually deletes the history.

The scan history is saved so that the user can track which QR codes they have scanned and to access the QR code's information again if necessary, even if the physical QR code is no longer available.

Google Analytics for Firebase

Usage data, such as user behavior within the app, is collected, for example, which features are used. Device information like device type, operating system, and language settings, as well as anonymized IP addresses, are also collected. The purpose of this data collection is to analyze app usage to improve functionality and user experience. No personal data is collected.

Firebase Crashlytics

Error reports such as app version, operating system version, and device information are collected, as well as log files related to crashes, to identify and fix technical problems. The purpose of this data collection is to analyze and resolve errors to improve app stability. Crashlytics does not collect personal data as defined by GDPR.

Use of Open Food Facts

Our app accesses the Open Food Facts API to provide information about scanned products. This data originates from a public and non-profit database and includes details such as product names, brands, nutritional information, and labels. No personal data is transmitted from you to Open Food Facts. For more information, please visit.

Non-stored data

The app uses the camera to scan QR codes, but no images or videos are stored or transmitted. The app may request location permissions for certain functions, such as adding networks, but location data is not stored or shared. If QR codes contain calendar events, the app only processes this data to add events to the user's calendar. Calendar data is not stored or shared.

Data transmission and storage by Firebase

All data collected by Firebase is stored in Googles data centers. Google is committed to processing the data in accordance with the provisions of the Google Privacy Policy. Firebase ensures that the data is processed in compliance with GDPR requirements.

Data deletion

Users can delete scanning history manually at any time via the app interface.

After deletion, the data will be irrevocably removed.

Data security

We use technical and organizational measures to protect your data from loss, misuse and unauthorized access. These include, among others:

Restricting data access to authorized persons

Disclosure to third parties

The app does not share personal data with third parties; however, certain data is transmitted to Google Firebase. This data is used for app usage analysis and troubleshooting. Firebase processes this data in accordance with the Google Privacy Policy.

B-Scanner uses the Open Food Facts API to provide information about products such as product names, brands, nutritional values, labels, and packaging details. This data comes from the public database of Open Food Facts and is publicly accessible to everyone. No personal data is transmitted from you to Open Food Facts. For more information about the Open Food Facts privacy policy, please visit: https://world.openfoodfacts.org/terms-of-use

User rights

You have the following rights regarding your data:

Information: You can request information about the data we store.

Correction: You can request the correction of incorrect or incomplete data.

Deletion: You can request that your data be deleted if it is no longer needed.

Revocation of consent: You can revoke your consent at any time.

Contact

If you have any questions or concerns about data protection, you can contact us using the contact details above.

Changes to data protection regulations

We reserve the right to change these data protection regulations in order to adapt them to changed legal situations or new functions of the app. Changes will be announced in the app and on our website. The user is obliged to regularly check whether a new version of the data protection regulations is available.

25.01.2025