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QR Code & Barcode Scanner — Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how the "QR Code & Barcode Scanner" app ("the App", "we", "us"), published by ZonoByte ("the Developer"), handles your information.

Last updated: 6 September 2026

In short

The App works entirely on your device. We do not collect, store on our servers, or share any personal data. There is no account, no sign-up, and no tracking.

1. Information we do not collect

We do not collect, transmit, sell, or share any of the following:

  • Personal information (name, email, phone number, address)
  • Account or login information — the App has no accounts
  • Location data
  • Contacts, photos, or files (beyond the single image you choose to scan, processed on-device and never uploaded)
  • Advertising identifiers
  • Analytics or usage statistics
  • Crash or diagnostic reports

The App contains no third-party advertising, analytics, or tracking SDKs.

2. Information stored on your device only

The following is created by you and stored locally on your device. It is never sent to us or any third party:

  • Scan history — the contents of QR codes and barcodes you scan
  • Generation history — the QR codes and barcodes you create
  • Favourites, labels, and notes you add
  • App settings — theme, defaults, and preferences

This data stays on your device. If you uninstall the App or clear its data, it is permanently deleted and cannot be recovered. You can delete individual items or clear your entire history at any time inside the App.

3. Files you export

The App lets you export your history to a CSV or JSON file and save generated QR codes as images. These files are written to the location you choose on your device or in your own cloud storage. We are not involved in this transfer and do not receive a copy.

4. Internet access

The App is designed to work fully offline. Scanning and QR code generation are performed on your device and do not require an internet connection. The App only uses the internet when you actively choose to open a link, map location, or other online content from a scanned code. That content is handled by your browser or another installed app and is subject to that app's and that website's own privacy practices — not this policy.

5. Permissions we request and why

  • Camera — to scan QR codes and barcodes in real time. The camera feed is processed on your device only. No images or video are stored or transmitted by the App.
  • Photos / media (via the Android photo picker) — only when you choose to scan a code from an existing image. You pick one image; the App reads it on-device and does not access any other photos. On modern Android this uses the system photo picker and needs no broad storage permission.
  • Storage (write, Android 9 and older only) — to save a generated QR code image to your gallery when you ask. Not used on Android 10 or newer.

The App does not request contacts, location, microphone, phone, or SMS permissions.

6. Children's privacy

The App does not knowingly collect information from anyone, including children. Because no data is collected or transmitted, the App is safe for general audiences.

7. Data security

Because your data never leaves your device, it is protected by your device's own security (screen lock, encryption, Android's app sandboxing). We hold no copy on any server.

8. Third parties

We do not share data with third parties because we do not collect any. The App integrates no third-party advertising networks, analytics providers, or backend services. If you download the App from Google Play, Google collects certain information as described in Google's Privacy Policy (policies.google.com/privacy), which is outside our control.

9. Purchases

QR Code & Barcode Scanner offers an optional "Pro" upgrade (a subscription or a one-time lifetime unlock). All payments are processed by Google Play Billing. We never see or store your card, bank, or billing details — Google handles the transaction and only tells the App whether an active entitlement exists. Your Pro status is stored on your device so features stay unlocked offline. Manage or cancel a subscription any time in the Google Play Store under Payments & subscriptions.

10. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this policy — for example, when we add features. We will change the "Last updated" date above and, for significant changes, note it in the store listing. Continued use after an update means you accept the revised policy.

11. Contact

Questions about this policy can be sent to support@zonobyte.com.

Developer: ZonoByte