Privacy Policy — QR & Barcode Scanner: ScaNova
Privacy Policy — QR & Barcode Scanner: ScaNova
Effective Date: 21-May-2026
QR & Barcode Scanner: ScaNova (“we”, “our”, or “the app”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting user information. This Privacy Policy explains how the app handles information, permissions, advertisements, analytics, and third-party services.
By using QR & Barcode Scanner: ScaNova, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
QR & Barcode Scanner: ScaNova is designed to minimize data collection and process most operations locally on the device.
However, certain third-party services used in the app may collect limited information automatically.
The app may collect or process:
Device identifiers
Diagnostic information
App interaction data
Crash reports
Advertising identifiers
The app does NOT collect or upload:
QR code contents scanned by users
WiFi passwords
Contact information from generated QR codes
Personal photos or gallery images
Scan history contents
The app requires Camera permission solely for scanning QR codes and barcodes using the device camera.
Camera data is processed locally on the device and is not uploaded to our servers.
The app may allow users to select images from their device gallery to scan QR codes or barcodes from saved images.
Selected images are processed locally on the device and are not uploaded or stored on our servers.
QR & Barcode Scanner: ScaNova allows users to generate various QR codes including:
Text QR Codes
URL QR Codes
WiFi QR Codes
Contact / VCard QR Codes
All QR generation processes occur locally on the device.
Generated QR content is not uploaded to our servers.
The app may store:
Scan history
Favorite scans
This information is stored locally on the user's device for convenience and quick access.
We do not transmit this information to our servers.
QR & Barcode Scanner: ScaNova uses Google AdMob to display advertisements.
AdMob may collect and process:
Advertising identifiers
Device information
Usage data
Diagnostic information
This information may be used to provide personalized or non-personalized advertisements in accordance with applicable privacy laws and Google's policies.
Learn more:
https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads
The app may use Google Firebase services including:
Firebase Analytics
Firebase Crashlytics
These services may collect anonymous usage statistics and crash reports to help improve:
App stability
Performance
User experience
Collected data may include:
Device model
Android version
App version
Crash logs
Usage interactions
Learn more:
https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy
The app uses Internet and Network State permissions for:
Loading advertisements
Firebase services
Analytics and crash reporting
The Vibrate permission may be used to provide haptic feedback during QR or barcode scanning interactions.
We take reasonable measures to protect user information and minimize unnecessary data collection.
Most app functionality operates locally on the device without transmitting scanned or generated QR data to external servers.
However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure.
QR & Barcode Scanner: ScaNova is not directed toward children under the age of 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
If you believe a child has provided personal information, please contact us so appropriate action can be taken.
This app may use third-party services including:
Google AdMob
Firebase Analytics
Firebase Crashlytics
These services may collect information in accordance with their own privacy policies.
Google Privacy Policy:
https://policies.google.com/privacy
Depending on your region, you may be presented with consent options regarding personalized advertisements through Google's User Messaging Platform (UMP).
Users may manage ad preferences through their device or Google account settings.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Changes will be reflected by updating the Effective Date at the top of this page.
Users are encouraged to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
If you have questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, you may contact us at:
Email: novatiertechnologies@gmail.com
By using QR & Barcode Scanner: ScaNova, you consent to this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.