Privacy Policy
QR Scanner · Barcode Reader
Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how **QR Scanner · Barcode Reader** (“we”, “our”, or “the app”) handles user information.
1. Information We Do NOT Collect
We do not collect, store, transmit, sell, or share any personal or sensitive user data.
Specifically, the app does **NOT** collect:
* Name
* Email address
* Phone number
* Location data
* Contacts
* Financial or payment information
* Device identifiers
* IP address
* Advertising identifiers
* Usage analytics
* Any personally identifiable information (PII)
2. How the App Works
* All QR code and barcode scanning is performed **locally on your device**
* QR code creation and scan result processing happens **on-device only**
* The app works **offline** (internet only required if you open scanned links)
No scan data is sent to any server.
3. Camera Usage
The app uses the **camera** only to scan QR codes and barcodes.
* Camera access is required to detect and read codes
* Camera data is **not recorded, stored, or transmitted**
* Camera access is used **only when you actively scan**
We do not access the camera in the background.
4. Photo Library Usage
The app may request access to your **photo library** to scan QR codes or barcodes from images you select.
* Access is used **only when you choose an image**
* Photos are processed **locally on your device**
* We do not upload, store, or share your photos
* We do not access your full photo library automatically
5. Photo Library Additions
The app may request permission to **save generated QR codes** to your photo library.
* Images are saved **only with your explicit action**
* The app does not modify or delete existing photos
* No saved images are accessed by us
6. Scan History & Favorites
* Scan history and favorites are stored **locally on your device only**
* This data is never uploaded or shared
* We have no access to your saved scans
You can delete this data anytime from within the app.
7. Tracking & Advertising
* The app does **not** track users across apps or websites
* The app does **not** use third-party tracking SDKs
* We do **not** collect advertising identifiers
If tracking permission is shown, it is only to comply with Apple system requirements.
No tracking is performed.
8. Data Security
Because no personal data is collected or transmitted:
* There is no risk of server-side data leaks
* Your information stays completely private on your device
* All app features are designed with privacy-first principles
9. Children’s Privacy
The app does not knowingly collect data from children under the age of 13.
Since no data is collected at all, the app is safe for all age groups.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Any changes will be reflected on this page with an updated date.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
📧 Email: [yashbaraiya2003@gmail.com]
App Store Permission Usage Text (REQUIRED)
You should also add these exact descriptions in **Info.plist**:
📷 Camera Usage Description
> Camera access is required to scan QR codes and barcodes using your device camera.
🖼 Photo Library Usage Description
> Photo library access is used to scan QR codes or barcodes from images you select.
➕ Photo Library Additions Usage Description
> Permission is required to save generated QR code images to your photo library.
📊 Tracking Usage Description
> This app does not track users. Any tracking permission is shown only to comply with Apple system requirements.