QScan Privacy Policy
Effective date: September 22, 2026
QScan is a QR code and barcode scanning application provided by Elec Academy. This Privacy Policy explains how information is handled when you use QScan.
Camera and Photos
QScan uses your device camera to scan QR codes and barcodes. Camera images and video frames used for scanning are processed on your device and are not uploaded by QScan to Elec Academy servers.
If you choose to scan a code from an image in your photo library, QScan accesses only the image you select for that purpose.
Scan History and Favorites
QScan may store scan history, favorites, and app settings locally on your device. QScan does not require an account and does not provide an Elec Academy cloud service for synchronizing your scan history.
You can delete locally stored history and favorites from within the app.
Product Barcode Lookups
When you choose to obtain product information for a supported retail barcode, QScan may send the barcode number to the Open Food Facts service. Open Food Facts may process information such as your IP address in accordance with its own privacy practices.
External Actions
QScan may allow you to open websites, maps, email, phone, messaging, or other services based on information contained in a scanned code. These actions use external applications or services and are subject to their respective privacy policies.
Advertising
QScan displays advertising provided through Google AdMob. Google and its advertising partners may process device information, advertising identifiers, IP addresses, consent information, and other data necessary to provide, measure, and protect advertising.
Where required by applicable law, QScan uses Google's consent management platform to request or manage advertising consent before eligible advertising is shown.
QScan does not sell your scan history to advertisers.
Analytics and Accounts
QScan does not require you to create an account. QScan does not operate its own analytics or user-tracking service.
Third-party services used by the app, including Google advertising services and Open Food Facts, may process information according to their own privacy policies.
Children
QScan is not specifically directed at children. Advertising and privacy requirements applicable to users in relevant jurisdictions are handled according to applicable platform and advertising-service requirements.
Data Security
QScan is designed to minimize collection of personal information. Information stored locally remains subject to the security protections of your device and operating system.
Your Choices
You can clear your scan history and favorites within QScan. Where required, advertising privacy choices can also be accessed through the app's privacy settings.
You may also control camera and photo permissions through your device settings.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated when QScan's functionality, third-party services, or legal requirements change. The effective date above will be updated when appropriate.
Contact
For questions about this Privacy Policy or QScan's privacy practices, contact:
Elec Academy
Email: michuae@yahoo.com