Privacy Policy, QR Code Generator

Introduction

Welcome to QR Code Generator, “we”, “our”, or “us”. This Privacy Policy describes how we handle your information when you use the app.

Information We Collect

1. Account information, optional

• Email address, for account creation and sign in
• Display name, optional
• Profile picture, if signing in with Google
• Unique user identifier, generated by Firebase

2. QR code data

• QR code content you create, such as text, URLs, Wi-Fi credentials, contact info
• QR code generation history, Pro users only, stored in your account
• Customization preferences like colors and styles, Pro users only

3. Usage analytics

• App usage patterns, feature usage and screen views
• QR code generation statistics, types and frequency
• Error logs and crash reports, for improvement
• Device information, OS version and model, anonymized

4. Payment information

• Purchase history for Pro upgrades
• Payment processing handled by Stripe, we do not store card details

5. Technical information

• Device identifiers, required for functionality
• IP address, temporary, for security
• App version and performance data

How We Use Your Information

Core app functionality

• Generate and customize QR codes
• Save QR history for Pro users
• Authenticate and manage user accounts
• Process Pro upgrade purchases
• Provide customer support

App improvement

• Analyze usage to improve features
• Monitor performance and fix bugs
• Prevent abuse and ensure security
• Develop new features

Communication

• Send important updates like security or policy changes
• Provide support responses
• Confirm Pro upgrades

Third Party Services

Firebase, Google

• Purpose, authentication, database, analytics
• Data shared, email, user ID, usage analytics
• Privacy, firebase.google.com/support/privacy

Google Sign In

• Purpose, optional account creation and sign in
• Data shared, email, display name, profile picture
• Privacy, policies.google.com/privacy

Stripe

• Purpose, secure payment processing for Pro upgrades
• Data shared, payment information handled by Stripe
• Privacy, stripe.com/privacy

Data Storage and Security

Where your data is stored

• User accounts, Firebase on Google Cloud Platform
• QR history, Firebase Firestore, Pro users only
• App preferences, local device storage
• Payment data, Stripe, not stored by us

Security measures

• TLS or SSL for data in transit
• Secure Firebase authentication
• Strict user based access controls
• Regular security reviews

Data retention

• Account data, retained while the account is active
• QR history, retained for Pro users until account deletion
• Analytics, anonymized and retained for 26 months
• Error logs, retained for up to 90 days

Your Privacy Rights

Access and control

• View your data in app
• Edit display name and preferences
• Delete individual QR codes
• Delete your account and associated data

Data portability

• Export QR history, Pro users
• Request a copy of your account data

Communication preferences

• Opt out of non essential notifications
• Choose how we contact you

Regional Privacy Rights

GDPR, European Union

• Access your personal data
• Rectify inaccuracies
• Erase personal data, right to be forgotten
• Restrict processing
• Data portability
• Object to processing based on legitimate interests

CCPA, California

• Know what personal information is collected
• Delete personal information
• Opt out of sale of personal information, we do not sell data
• Non discrimination for exercising privacy rights

Children’s Privacy

• App is for general audiences, suitable for ages 13 and up
• We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13
• Parental consent required if applicable
• We comply with COPPA

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We never sell your data

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.

Limited sharing scenarios

• Service providers, Firebase and Stripe
• Legal requirements
• Safety and security
• Business transfer, with notice

Cookies and Tracking

Local storage

• App preferences on device
• Authentication tokens for sign in
• QR generation cache for performance

Analytics

• Firebase Analytics for improvement, anonymized
• Crash reporting for fixes
• Aggregated usage statistics

Policy Updates

• In app notifications for significant changes
• Email updates for major revisions
• Website updates at rathsh.app/qr-code-generator/privacy-policy.html

Continued use of the app after updates means you accept the changes.

Contact Information

Exercising your rights

1. Email us at privacy@rathsh.app
2. Include your account email for verification
3. Specify your request, access, deletion, portability
4. Provide identification if required for security

Legal Compliance

• GDPR, General Data Protection Regulation
• CCPA, California Consumer Privacy Act
• COPPA, Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act
• Google Play Store privacy requirements
• Firebase and Stripe privacy standards

Business Information

rathsh.app
Magento and WordPress Developer
20+ years experience
Specializing in secure, privacy focused applications