1. Introduction
White Heart Developer ("we", "us", or "our") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use the QR Code & Barcode Scanner app.
By using the app, you agree to this Privacy Policy.
2. Permissions We Use & Their Purpose
We request the following permissions solely to provide core app functionality:
CAMERA
β Used to scan QR codes and barcodes using your deviceβs camera.
INTERNET, ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE, ACCESS_WIFI_STATE, CHANGE_WIFI_STATE
β Required for in-app updates, online content, and ad display.
FLASHLIGHT
β Used to turn on flashlight while scanning in dark environments.
VIBRATE
β Provides vibration feedback on successful scans.
ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION, ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
β Used optionally for location tagging in specific QR codes (e.g., location-based scans), only with consent.
READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE, WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE, READ_MEDIA_IMAGES
β For loading saved QR codes or exporting scan results to storage.
WAKE_LOCK
β Keeps the screen active during long scanning sessions.
SET_WALLPAPER
β If the app offers features like setting QR images as wallpapers.
POST_NOTIFICATIONS
β To notify users about scan results, updates, or other relevant alerts.
3. Information We Collect
We do not collect personally identifiable information unless explicitly provided. However, we may collect:
π± Device Info (model, OS version)
π Usage Data (scan count, preferences)
π Crash Reports and Analytics (anonymized)
4. How We Use Your Data
We use collected data to:
Improve app performance and features
Display relevant ads via trusted networks (e.g., Google AdMob)
Analyze bugs/crashes through tools like Firebase
5. Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services such as:
AdMob β For serving in-app advertisements
Firebase β For analytics and crash reporting
These services may collect non-personal, anonymized usage data and comply with GDPR and CCPA.
6. Data Security
We use industry-standard security measures to safeguard your data. No personal data is sold or shared without user consent.
7. Your Rights Under GDPR (EEA Users)
If you're a resident of the European Economic Area, you have rights including:
β Right to access and correct your data
β Right to data erasure and portability
β Right to restrict or object to processing
π© Email: whiteheartdeveloper@gmail.com to exercise your rights.
8. Your Rights Under CCPA (California Users)
If you're a California resident, you have:
β Right to know what data is collected
β Right to delete personal data
β Right to opt out of data selling (we donβt sell data)
β Right to equal service
π© Contact: whiteheartdeveloper@gmail.com
9. Childrenβs Privacy
This app is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children.
10. Protection Against Malware & Network Abuse
β The app is regularly tested for vulnerabilities and malware.
β It does not engage in background data abuse or unauthorized access.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. Updated versions will be available within the app or via app store listing.
12. Detailed Information on the Processing of Your Personal Data
Service providers have access to your personal data only to perform their tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose.
Analytics
We may use third-party service providers to monitor and analyze the use of our service.
Google Analytics
Google Analytics is a web analytics service that tracks and reports website traffic. Google may use the collected data for ad personalization.
π Google Privacy Policy
Advertising
We may use service providers to display advertisements in the app.
Google AdSense & DoubleClick Cookie
Google uses cookies to serve ads based on past visits to our service or other websites.
π Google Ads Settings
AdMob by Google
AdMob is used for in-app advertisements.
π AdMob Opt-Out
Behavioral Remarketing
We use remarketing services to show ads based on past visits.
Google Ads (AdWords)
Allows ads on third-party websites after you visit our app.
π Google Ads Settings
π Google Privacy Policy
Facebook Remarketing
Facebook remarketing helps show relevant ads.
π Facebook Ad Preferences
π Facebook Privacy Policy
Advertising & Mediation Partners
Our application uses third-party advertising and mediation services to serve advertisements, which allows us to offer the app for free. These partners may collect and use your data, including device identifiers (like Google Advertising ID), IP address, device information, and app usage data, to display personalized and relevant ads.
We use the following partners, managed through mediation, to provide a better advertising experience:
Meta Audience Network: Uses your data for ad targeting, performance measurement, and fraud detection, as described in Metaβs Privacy Policy.
We integrate these services using a mediation platform, which helps us improve ad quality and fill rates. These third-party services operate under their own privacy policies. We strongly encourage you to review their policies to understand how your data is collected, used, and protected.
13.End-User License Agreement (EULA)
By downloading, installing, or using the "QR Scanner - Barcode Scanner" application ("App"), you ("User") agree to be bound by the terms of this End-User License Agreement ("EULA") with White Heart Developer ("we," "us," or "our"). We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable license to use the App for your personal, non-commercial purposes. You agree not to copy, modify, distribute, or attempt to reverse-engineer the App. If you do not agree to these terms, you must not install or use the App.
This App is provided on an "as-is" basis and requires access to your device's Camera to perform its core function of scanning codes. We are not responsible for the content, safety, accuracy, or security of any data contained within the QR codes or barcodes you scan. You bear full responsibility for any actions you take based on the scanned content, such as visiting URLs, connecting to networks, or adding contacts. Your use of the App is also governed by our Privacy Policy. For any questions regarding this EULA, please contact us at whiteheartdeveloper@gmail.com.
14. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this policy:
App Name: QR Code & Barcode Scanner
Developer: White Heart Developer
Contact Email: whiteheartdeveloper@gmail.com