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Privacy Policy

Last updated: 2025-07-26

1. Introduction

Welcome to HandyQR, a QR code scanning and generation mobile application.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our app.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information We Do NOT Collect

  • • We do not collect, store, or retain any personal information
  • • We do not require user accounts or registration
  • • We do not store your QR codes or scan history on our servers
  • • We do not access or store your photos after scanning

2.2 Anonymous Analytics Data

We collect limited anonymous analytics data through Vexo.co to improve our app:

  • • App usage statistics (app opens, feature usage)
  • • Device information (device type, operating system version)
  • • Technical performance data (crashes, errors)
  • • Device identifiers for analytics purposes only

We pseudonymize this data and do not use device identifiers to identify you personally.

3. How We Use Your Information

3.1 Local Data Storage

  • • All QR codes you save are stored locally on your device only
  • • Your scan history is maintained locally on your device
  • • We never upload or sync your QR codes to our servers

3.2 Analytics Usage

Anonymous analytics data is used to:

  • • Improve app performance and stability
  • • Understand which features are most useful
  • • Fix bugs and technical issues
  • • Make informed decisions about app development

4. Data Sharing and Third Parties

4.1 Analytics Provider

We use Vexo Analytics for anonymous analytics. They may receive:

  • • Anonymous usage statistics
  • • Device and app performance data
  • • Technical information about your device

4.2 App Store Platforms

When you make subscription purchases, the following platforms handle payment processing:

  • • Apple App Store (for iOS users)
  • • Google Play Store (for Android users)

We do not receive or store your payment information.

4.3 No Other Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or share your information with any other third parties.

5. Device Permissions

5.1 Camera Access

  • Purpose: To scan QR codes directly through your camera
  • Data Storage: Images are processed locally and not stored
  • Control: You can revoke camera permission in your device settings

5.2 Photo Library Access

  • Purpose: To select images from your photo library for QR code scanning
  • Data Storage: Selected images are processed locally and not stored
  • Control: You can revoke photo library permission in your device settings

6. Subscription Services

6.1 Premium Features

  • • Subscriptions unlock extended functionality (e.g., 30-day history vs. 7-day history)
  • • Subscription management is handled by Apple App Store or Google Play Store
  • • We do not store your payment information

6.2 Subscription Data

  • • Subscription status is managed by the respective app stores
  • • We may receive anonymous subscription analytics for business purposes

7. Data Security

7.1 Local Data Protection

  • • All your QR codes and scan history are stored locally on your device
  • • Data security depends on your device's security settings
  • • We recommend using device lock screens and encryption

7.2 Analytics Data Protection

  • • Anonymous analytics data is transmitted securely
  • • No personally identifiable information is included in analytics

8. Your Rights and Choices

8.1 Data Control

  • • You have complete control over your local data
  • • You can delete the app to remove all local data
  • • You can disable analytics in your device settings

8.2 GDPR Rights (EU Users)

If you are located in the European Union, you have the following rights:

  • Right to Access: Request information about data we process
  • Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data
  • Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation of data processing
  • Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your data
  • Right to Object: Object to data processing
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing

Since we do not retain personal data, most requests will involve confirmation that no personal data is stored.

9. Children's Privacy

9.1 Age Restrictions

  • • Our app is designed for general audiences
  • • We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13
  • • If you believe a child has provided information to us, please contact us immediately

9.2 Parental Controls

  • • Parents can set age restrictions in device settings
  • • We recommend parental supervision for children using the app

10. International Data Transfers

10.1 Analytics Data

  • • Anonymous analytics data is processed by Vexo.co
  • • Data transfers comply with applicable privacy laws
  • • No personal data is transferred internationally

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

11.1 Updates

  • • We may update this Privacy Policy periodically
  • • Significant changes will be communicated through app updates
  • • Continued use of the app indicates acceptance of changes

11.2 Notification

  • • Check this page regularly for updates
  • • Last updated date is shown at the top of this policy

12. Contact Information

12.1 Privacy Questions

12.2 Response Time

We aim to respond to privacy inquiries within 30 days.

13. Legal Compliance

13.1 Applicable Laws

This Privacy Policy complies with:

  • • General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for EU users
  • • California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) for California users
  • • Vietnam privacy laws
  • • Other applicable international privacy regulations

13.2 Jurisdiction

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of Vietnam, with respect for international privacy rights.