1. Introduction
QR & Barcode Scanner (“App”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) is a utility application designed to scan QR codes and barcodes, and provide quick access to the information encoded within them.
We follow a privacy-first approach, complying with:
Google Play Developer Program Policies
Android Camera & Data Safety Policies
GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)
CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act)
India Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023
By using this App, you agree to this Privacy Policy.
2. Permissions We Use
The App requests permissions only to enable scanning and basic functionality.
📸 Camera Permission
Permission used:
CAMERA
Purpose
Scan QR codes and barcodes
Provide real-time camera preview
📌 Camera is used only when the user opens the scanner.
📌 No images or videos are stored or uploaded automatically.
💾 Storage Permission
Permission used:
WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE (Android 12 and below)
Purpose
Save QR code images (if user chooses)
📌 Files are stored locally on the device only.
🌐 Internet & Network Permissions
Permissions used:
INTERNET
ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
CHANGE_WIFI_STATE
Purpose
Load optional features
Support ads (if applicable)
Improve app performance
📌 No personal data is transmitted.
📳 Vibration Permission
Permission used:
VIBRATE
Purpose
Provide haptic feedback when scanning codes
3. Information We Access
The App may access:
Camera input for scanning
Scanned QR/Barcode content
📌 All data is processed locally on the device only.
4. Information We Do NOT Collect
The App does NOT collect or store:
❌ Personal identity information
❌ Email addresses
❌ Phone numbers
❌ Contacts or messages
❌ Location data
❌ Financial information
📌 No user account or login is required.
5. How We Use Information
We use data only to:
Scan QR codes and barcodes
Display decoded information
Improve app performance
We do not track or profile users.
6. Data Sharing
We do not:
Sell user data
Share scanned data with third parties
Upload QR or barcode content
7. Third-Party Services
The App may use:
Advertising services (e.g., AdMob)
Crash analytics
These services may collect limited non-personal data such as device information.
8. Children’s Privacy
This App is not intended for children under 13 years of age.
9. Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures.
All data remains on the user’s device.
10.Launcher Feature
Users can set the app as their default launcher only with their consent and can change it anytime from device settings.
The launcher may display installed apps, app search, and news content for user convenience.
Access to Installed Apps
Access to installed apps is used only to display, search, and launch apps. The app does not monitor, track, or collect usage data of other apps.
Declaration
We declare that the launcher functionality, including optional news content, does not collect, store, process, or share any personal or sensitive user data and complies with Google Play policies.
11.Push Notifications (iZooto)
Our app uses a third-party push notification service provided by iZooto to send important updates, alerts, and app-related notifications to users.
iZooto may collect non-personal and anonymized information such as device type, browser information, and notification interaction data, strictly for the purpose of delivering and improving push notification services.
We do not use push notifications to collect sensitive personal information, nor do we use them for unauthorized tracking.
12.After Call Popup Feature 📞
Some of our apps may include an After Call Popup feature. This feature activates after phone calls to provide quick options such as notes, reminders, or other in-app actions.
Data Collection & Usage:
The feature temporarily accesses call status and duration only to trigger the popup.
It does not access, collect, or store call logs, phone numbers, or contacts.
All data is processed locally on the device and is used only for enabling the feature.
Permissions Required:
The feature requires the "Read Phone State" permission.
Users can manage or revoke this permission anytime from device settings, which will disable the popup.
Data Retention:
All temporary call status data is deleted immediately after use.
No call-related data is stored or sent to our servers.
Third-Party Sharing:
We do not share any personal call data with third parties.
If analytics or ads are integrated, they only process anonymized and non-personal data.
User Control:
Users can also turn off the After Call Popup feature directly from the App Settings → After Call Settings section at any time.
Disabling this setting will completely stop the feature from running.
Security & Updates:
We handle all temporary data securely.
Any significant changes to this policy will be communicated.
Continued use of our apps implies acceptance of the updated terms.
13.Package Monitor & Junk Scan
We monitor app installs and removals to keep your device clean and optimized. All data is processed locally on your device, and we do not collect, store, or share any personal information.
14.Battery Charging Status Feature
Our app may display a screen or notification when the device is connected to or disconnected from charging (plug in / unplug events). This feature is used only to provide battery-related information and user convenience features within the app.
The app does not collect, store, share, or transmit any personal data related to battery charging events. Battery status information is processed locally on the device only and is not used for tracking purposes.
15. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.
16. Contact Us
App Name: QR & Barcode Scanner
Developer Name: AppMatrix Hub
Contact Email: morini.yavali@gmail.com
Declaration
We declare that:
QR & Barcode Scanner does not collect, store, or sell personal user data
Camera access is used only for scanning functionality
All scanned data remains local to the device
No tracking, profiling, or hidden data collection is performed
The App complies with Google Play Developer Program Policies