Privacy Policy
Effective Date: October 11, 2025
This Privacy Policy applies to the “QR & Barcode Scanner” app (the “App”), provided as a free service with advertisements. By using this App, you agree to this Privacy Policy.
This App is provided free of charge and supported by advertisements.
We display ads through Google AdMob to keep the app free for all users.
You may see banner ads, interstitial ads, native ads, and app open ads during your use of the App.
The App does not collect, store, or transmit any personal information to external servers.
All data processing occurs locally on your device using on-device machine learning.
The App accesses:
Camera: For real-time QR code and barcode scanning
Storage/Gallery: For saving generated codes and scanning saved images
Device Information: Basic info for app functionality only
The App does not track your location unless a QR code specifically contains location data (which you control).
All your scanning data is stored locally on your device using secure Android storage:
Scan history of QR codes and barcodes
QR codes you generate within the app
App settings and preferences
This data never leaves your device and remains under your complete control.
This App displays advertisements provided by Google AdMob to keep the App free.
Data collected by AdMob may include:
Advertising ID (anonymous identifier for ad personalization)
Device information (OS version, model, screen size)
IP address (approximate location only)
Ad interaction data (which ads you view or click)
App usage data (for ad relevance and frequency capping)
Ad Personalization Controls:
You can manage ad personalization through:
The consent dialog shown when you first open the app
Your device’s ad settings (Settings → Google → Ads)
Opting out of personalized ads at any time
Other third-party services used:
Google Play Services: For app updates and core functionality
Google ML Kit: For on-device barcode scanning (no data sent to servers)
Web Links: When you choose to open URLs from scanned QR codes
Third-Party Privacy Policies:
The App requests the following permissions:
Camera: Essential for scanning QR codes and barcodes in real-time
Storage/Media: Optional, for saving generated codes and scanning images from the gallery
Internet: Required for displaying ads, URL validation, and app updates
Network State: To check connectivity for ad loading
Vibration: Optional, for haptic feedback when scanning
You can revoke any permission anytime through your device settings
(Settings → Apps → QR Scanner → Permissions).
You have complete control over your data and privacy:
Scan History: Delete anytime within the app
Ad Personalization: Manage through consent settings or device ad preferences
Permissions: Revoke anytime through device settings
App Data: Clear all data through device settings
Uninstall: Remove the app to delete all local data permanently
The app does not knowingly collect data from children under 13.
It is designed to be family-friendly.
If you believe a child has provided information, please contact us immediately.
We protect your information through:
Local-only data processing (no cloud transmission)
Secure Android storage mechanisms
On-device machine learning (Google ML Kit)
Industry-standard encryption for local data
Regular security updates through Google Play
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time.
We will notify you of any changes by updating this page.
Continued use of the App indicates acceptance of any changes.
By using the App, you consent to this Privacy Policy.
Your data remains under your complete control.
If you are located in the European Economic Area (GDPR) or California (CCPA), you have the following rights:
Right to Access: View all data stored locally in the app
Right to Delete: Clear scan history and app data anytime
Right to Opt-Out: Disable ad personalization through consent settings
Right to Data Portability: Export scan history (feature available in app)
Since all scanning data is stored locally on your device, you can exercise these rights directly within the app settings without contacting us.
Company: PROGOMON
Support: developer.eyaqubali@gmail.com
Privacy: support@progomon.com
We aim to respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 30 days, as required by law.