Privacy Policy
Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.
Last updated: December 15, 2024
Our Privacy Commitment
QRCodeFox respects your privacy. All QR code generation happens directly in your browser using client-side technology. Your data never leaves your device or gets stored on our servers. We believe in complete transparency about our data practices.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide
When you use QRCodeFox to generate QR codes, you may input various types of content such as:
- URLs and website links
- Text messages and content
- Contact information (names, phone numbers, email addresses)
- WiFi network details
- Social media profiles
- Event information
- Location data
Important: All this information is processed locally in your browser and is never transmitted to or stored on our servers.
1.2 Automatically Collected Information
We may automatically collect certain technical information when you visit our website:
- IP address (anonymized)
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent
- Referring website
- General location (country/region level only)
2. How We Use Your Information
2.1 QR Code Generation
The content you input is used solely to generate QR codes in your browser. This process happens entirely on your device, and we do not have access to or store any of your QR code content.
2.2 Website Analytics
We use anonymized analytics data to:
- Understand how our website is used
- Improve our services and user experience
- Monitor website performance and security
- Generate usage statistics (no personal data included)
3. Data Storage and Security
3.1 Local Processing
QRCodeFox uses client-side JavaScript to generate QR codes directly in your browser. This means:
- Your QR code content never leaves your device
- No personal data is transmitted to our servers
- Generated QR codes are created and stored locally on your device
- You have complete control over your data
3.2 Security Measures
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect our website:
- HTTPS encryption for all communications
- Regular security updates and monitoring
- Secure hosting infrastructure
- No storage of sensitive user data
4. Cookies and Tracking
4.1 Essential Cookies
We use minimal, essential cookies to ensure our website functions properly:
- Session cookies for website functionality
- Preference cookies to remember your settings
- Security cookies to protect against fraud
4.2 Analytics Cookies
We may use anonymized analytics cookies to understand website usage patterns. These cookies do not collect personal information and help us improve our service.
5. Third-Party Services
QRCodeFox may use third-party services for:
- Web Analytics: To understand website usage (Google Analytics with anonymized IPs)
- Content Delivery: To serve website content faster (CDN services)
- Security: To protect against malicious activities
These services operate under their own privacy policies and do not have access to your QR code content.
6. Your Privacy Rights
You have the following rights regarding your privacy:
- Right to Information: Know what data we collect and how it's used
- Right to Access: Request information about data we may have
- Right to Deletion: Request deletion of any data we may have collected
- Right to Opt-Out: Disable cookies and analytics tracking
- Right to Data Portability: Receive any data in a portable format
Note: Since we don't store your QR code content, most data rights are automatically fulfilled by our privacy-by-design approach.
7. Children's Privacy
QRCodeFox is safe for users of all ages. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. Since our service processes data locally in the browser without server storage, children can use our service safely under parental guidance.
8. International Users
QRCodeFox is available worldwide. Our privacy practices comply with:
- GDPR: European Union General Data Protection Regulation
- CCPA: California Consumer Privacy Act
- PIPEDA: Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (Canada)
- Other applicable privacy laws in your jurisdiction
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do:
- We will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page
- We will notify users of significant changes through our website
- Continued use of our service constitutes acceptance of the updated policy
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
Email: privacy@qrcodefox.com
Website: QRCodeFox About Page
Response Time: We aim to respond to all privacy inquiries within 48 hours.
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