Privacy Policy
Last updated: October 2024
This Privacy Policy governs your use of the mobile application **Baarde QR/Bar Code Scanner** (“App”) created by BaardeApps.
1. Information We Collect BaardeApps does not directly collect, store, or process any Personal Information from you (such as your name, email address, phone number, or precise location). Our commitment is to your privacy. However, our App integrates third-party services (our "Service Providers") to provide core functionality and display advertisements. These providers may automatically collect certain information from your device as described below.
2. Camera and Data Scanning Usage (Core Functionality) The **Baarde QR Code Scanner** app requires access to your device's camera to function as intended. Camera Access: The App uses the camera solely to capture a live video stream to identify and decode QR codes and other barcodes. The scanning process (image processing) occurs **locally and instantly on your device**. Scanned Data Handling: * We **do not** save, store, record, or transmit the camera's video stream, images, or the content of the scanned QR code/barcode to our servers or any third party. * Once a code is successfully scanned, the content (e.g., a URL, Wi-Fi details, or text) is immediately presented on-screen for you to take an action (such as opening the link or copying the text). * Any subsequent action you take (like opening a link in a web browser) is handled by your device's operating system and its respective native applications. Flashlight Access: The App may use the flashlight permission to turn on your device's LED light for better visibility during scanning in low-light conditions.
3. Information Collected by Third-Party Service Providers Our Service Providers may collect the following types of non-personal data: Device Identifiers: Device model, operating system version, unique device identifiers (like the Advertising ID). Network Information: Your IP address. Usage Data: Information about how you interact with the App (e.g., features used, ad clicks, app version). Coarse Location Data: Approximate geographic location derived from your IP address for relevant ad targeting. This information is used by our providers to display relevant advertisements, maintain their services, and help us improve app performance.
4. Our Third-Party Service Providers We integrate the following essential third-party services: | Service Name | Purpose | Link to Privacy Policy | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Google AdMob & Google Play Services | Advertising and Platform Functionality | https://policies.google.com/privacy | By using our App, you acknowledge and agree to the data practices of these third parties as described in their privacy policies.
5. User Rights and Choices (Opt-Out of Personalized Ads) You can control how advertising partners use your information by managing your device’s advertising ID settings:
* **Android:** Go to Settings → Google → Ads → Reset advertising ID (or "Delete Advertising ID").
* **iOS:** Go to Settings → Privacy → Tracking (or Apple Advertising).
6. Children’s Privacy Our App is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly permit our Service Providers to collect Personal Information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us so we can take steps to remove it.
7. Security We rely on the security measures provided by the third-party platforms (Google Play) and our Service Providers to protect your data, as we do not directly collect or store sensitive information.
8. Changes to This Policy We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy here and updating the "Last updated" date.
9. Contact Us If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy,
please contact us at: baardeapps@gmail.com