Privacy Policy for BarQR

BarQR (“we”, “our”, or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you use our mobile application BarQR (“App”).

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information when you use our App:

a. Camera Access

• The App requires access to your device’s camera to scan barcodes and QR codes.
  
  

• Camera data is used only in real time for scanning and is not stored or shared.
  
  

b. Storage / Images Access

• The App may request permission to access your device’s storage or images if you choose to:
  
  

  • Import a QR or barcode image from your gallery for scanning.
    
    

  • Save generated QR or barcode images to your device.
    
    

• We do not upload, share, or collect your personal images or files.
  
  

c. Generated Data

• When you create or scan QR/barcodes, the results are stored locally on your device as history.
  
  

• This data is not uploaded to our servers and remains under your full control.
  
  

d. Advertising and Analytics

• We use Google AdMob to display ads in our App.

• AdMob may collect advertising identifiers and use cookies to personalize ads in accordance with their privacy policies.

• For more details, please review Google’s Privacy Policy.
  
  

2. How We Use Information

We use the collected information solely to:

• Provide the core features of scanning and generating QR/barcodes.
  
  

• Improve user experience and app performance.

• Display personalized or non-personalized ads (through AdMob).

We do not sell, trade, or share your personal data with third parties.

3. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your information from unauthorized access or disclosure. Since all scanned and generated data are stored locally, your information remains private to your device.

4. Children’s Privacy

Our App is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect any personal information from children.

5. Your Choices

You can:

• Deny storage or camera permissions (though some features may not work properly).

• Clear your scan/generate history anytime from within the App.

• Opt out of personalized ads by visiting Google Ads Settings.

6. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted within the App.

7. Contact Us

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

Email:codenest77@gmail.com
App Name: BarQR