Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
Your privacy is important to us. This privacy policy explains how QRCodes AI collects, uses, stores, and protects your information when you use our website at qrcodes-ai.com. We are committed to transparency and comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and all relevant UK data protection laws.
2. Data Controller
Organisation: QRCodes AI
Website: qrcodes-ai.com
Contact: privacy@qrcodes-ai.com
3. What Data We Collect
We collect minimal data. Here is what we collect and why:
- Web server access logs: When you visit our website, our web server automatically logs your IP address, browser type, device type, pages visited, and the date and time of your visit. These logs are used only for security monitoring and maintaining service uptime.
- Cookies: We use only strictly necessary technical cookies (see our Cookie Policy for full details).
- QR code data: We do NOT collect the content of any QR codes you generate. Your QR data (URLs, contact details, WiFi passwords, payment information, or any other data you encode) is processed entirely within your browser and is never transmitted to our servers or stored by us.
4. How We Use Your Data
We use the minimal data we collect only for:
- Monitoring website security and detecting abuse
- Maintaining and improving service reliability and uptime
- Complying with legal obligations
We do NOT use your data for marketing, profiling, or any form of personalisation. We do NOT sell or share your data with third parties.
5. QR Code Generation — Your Data Stays With You
6. Cookies
We use only strictly necessary technical cookies. We do NOT use advertising cookies, tracking cookies, or analytics cookies. We do not use Google Analytics or any third-party analytics service. For full details on how we use cookies and how to manage them, please see our Cookie Policy.
7. Third-Party Services
Our website uses the following third-party services, which have their own privacy policies:
- Google Fonts: We load fonts from fonts.googleapis.com. Google's privacy policy applies to any data collected during this request. See Google's Privacy Policy.
- Cloudflare CDN: The QR code library (jsQR) is served via cdnjs.cloudflare.com. Cloudflare's privacy policy applies. See Cloudflare's Privacy Policy.
We do NOT use Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, advertising networks, or any other tracking pixels.
8. Data Retention
Web server access logs are retained for 30 days and then automatically deleted. We do not retain any QR code data or personal information beyond what is necessary for the purposes listed in this policy.
9. Your Rights Under UK GDPR
You have the following rights under UK GDPR:
- Right of access: You can request a copy of the data we hold about you.
- Right to rectification: You can request that we correct inaccurate data.
- Right to erasure: You can request that we delete your data (subject to legal obligations).
- Right to restrict processing: You can ask us to limit how we use your data.
- Right to data portability: You can request your data in a portable format.
- Right to object: You can object to our processing of your data.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@qrcodes-ai.com with your request.
10. Complaints
If you believe we have violated your privacy rights, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), the UK's independent authority for data protection. You can contact the ICO at ico.org.uk or call 0303 123 1113.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by updating the date at the top of this page. Your continued use of our website constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at privacy@qrcodes-ai.com.