Effective Date: August 24, 2026
Introduction
Welcome to Kode: QR Code Scanner App ("the App"). This Privacy Policy explains how NGH ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, discloses, and protects your personal information when you download, install, and use our mobile application on Android devices.
We value your privacy and are committed to being transparent about our data practices. By installing and using Kode: QR Code Scanner App, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
1. Information We Collect and How We Use It
A. Camera and Scan Data
Camera Access: To scan QR codes and barcodes, the App requires permission to access your device’s camera.
Scan Contents: Data contained within scanned QR codes or barcodes (e.g., URLs, text, Wi-Fi credentials, UPC product codes) is processed locally on your device. We do not automatically upload, store, or transmit your scanned content to our servers.
B. Device and Technical Information (Automatically Collected)
To provide analytics, display relevant advertising, and ensure stability, third-party services integrated into the App may automatically collect:
Device Identifiers: Google Advertising ID (GAID), Android ID, and Firebase Installation ID.
Usage & Diagnostics Data: Interaction logs, crash logs, app performance metrics, and device characteristics (e.g., model, OS version, language setting).
Network & Location Data: General coarse location derived from your IP address (used primarily for serving localized ads and analytics).
C. Customer Support Enquiries
If you contact us for support via email, we will collect your email address and any information you provide in your correspondence to assist you with your request.
2. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Compliance)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom, our legal bases for processing your data are:
Consent: For displaying personalized advertisements and non-essential analytical tracking. You can withdraw your consent at any time via the App settings or your device's ad preferences.
Legitimate Interests: To maintain, secure, and optimize our App's performance, prevent fraud, and respond to support requests.
Legal Obligation: Where necessary to comply with applicable legal or regulatory requests.
3. Third-Party Services and Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal data. We share limited technical information with trusted third-party service providers solely to operate, improve, and monetize the App.
Third-Party SDKs Used in the App:
AdMob (Google LLC): Serves advertisements. Google Privacy Policy
Firebase (Google LLC): Provides crash reporting, app analytics, and performance monitoring. Firebase Privacy Policy
Google Analytics for Firebase: Analyzes general user interaction patterns.
AppLovin & Unity Ads: Serves alternative ad formats.
Tenjin Inc.: Provides marketing attribution and campaign analytics.
These third-party providers may collect IP addresses, Advertising IDs, and usage metrics to deliver targeted or contextual ads and measure app performance.
4. Children’s Privacy
Kode: QR Code Scanner App is not directed to children under the age of 13 (or 16 in certain EU jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we discover that a child under the required age has provided us with personal information, we will delete it immediately. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such data, please contact us at thanhnghiaandroid@gmail.com.
5. Data Retention and Security
Retention: We retain collected technical data (such as crash logs and ad interaction metrics) only as long as necessary to fulfill the operational purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.
Security: We employ industry-standard technical and organizational security measures (e.g., HTTPS encryption, access controls) to protect your data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
6. International Data Transfers
Your information collected via third-party services (such as Google or Firebase) may be transferred to and processed on servers located outside of your country of residence, including in the United States. Where required, these transfers are conducted using Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission to ensure adequate protection.
7. Your Data Protection Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction (e.g., GDPR, CCPA/CPRA), you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Right to Erasure / Deletion: Request the deletion of your personal data.
Right to Opt-Out of Targeted Ads: You can reset or limit your Google Advertising ID (GAID) at any time via your device settings: Settings -> Google -> Ads -> Reset Advertising ID / Delete Advertising ID.
Right to Object/Restrict: Object to or request restriction of processing based on legitimate interests.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at thanhnghiaandroid@gmail.com.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect updates to our App practices, legal obligations, or Google Play Developer Policies. Any updates will be published on this page with a revised "Effective Date." We encourage you to review this policy regularly.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Developer: NGH
App Name: Kode: QR Code Scanner App
Contact Email: thanhnghiaandroid@gmail.com