QR Whiz Privacy Policy

Last updated: October 12, 2024

1. Introduction

Welcome to QR Whiz! We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy is designed to inform you about how we collect, use, store, share, and protect your information. Please read this policy carefully to understand your rights and our practices.

2. Information Collection

2.1 User-Provided Information

We do not require users to register or create an account to use QR Whiz.

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you use our app, we may automatically collect the following information:

• Device information: such as device model, operating system version, unique device identifiers, etc.
• Usage data: such as app features used, access times, usage frequency, etc.
• Crash reports: technical information related to app crashes.

2.3 Permission Requests

We may request the following device permissions:

• Camera permission: for scanning QR codes and barcodes.
• Photo library permission: for accessing and saving QR code or barcode images.
• Network permission: for obtaining product information, displaying ads, and sending crash reports.

These permissions are only invoked when you actively use the related features.

3. Information Use

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

3.1 Providing and Improving Services

• Implementing QR code and barcode scanning and recognition functions.
• Obtaining product information related to scanned codes.
• Analyzing app usage to improve user experience.
• Processing crash reports to enhance app stability.

3.2 Advertising

Displaying personalized ads through Google Ads.

3.3 Communication

• Responding to your inquiries or feedback.
• Sending service-related notifications.

4. Information Storage and Protection

4.1 Local Storage

• All scanning operations and results are processed and stored locally on your device.
• Scan information is retained as cache on your device locally. You can delete this information at any time by clearing the app data.
• Electronic QR code or barcode images are saved in your device's photo album.

4.2 Server Storage

• We do not store any scan information on our servers.
• Crash reports and certain usage data are sent to Firebase (a Google service) for analysis.

4.3 Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure.

5. Information Sharing

We may share your information in the following situations:

5.1 Third-Party Service Providers

• Share certain information with Google Ads to provide advertising services.
• Send QR code or barcode information to product information data providers to obtain relevant product information.
• Share crash reports and certain usage data with Firebase (a Google service) for analysis and improvement of app performance.

5.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or to protect our rights.

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

6. User Rights and Control

6.1 Permission Control

You can manage app permissions at any time through your device settings.

6.2 Ad Personalization

You can adjust ad personalization preferences through your device settings or Google's ad settings.

6.3 Data Access and Deletion

You can delete all scan information and cache stored on your device by clearing the app data.

7. Children's Privacy

QR Whiz is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will delete it immediately.

8. Updates to the Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted in the app with the updated date. Continued use of our services indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions, suggestions, or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: william@alphamobilenet.com

We will respond to your inquiries as soon as possible.

10. Third-Party Services

10.1 Google Ads

We use Google Ads to provide advertising services. Google Ads may use cookies and similar technologies to collect and use data. You can visit Google's Privacy Policy for more information.

10.2 Firebase

We use Firebase (a Google service) for crash report analysis and certain usage data collection. Firebase's data collection and processing are subject to Google's Privacy Policy.

By using QR Whiz, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy, including our use of the above third-party services.