Privacy Policy for QR and Barcode Scanner
Privacy Policy
Last Updated: September 10, 2026
Welcome to QR and Barcode Scanner (the “App”), developed and published by PinFlares (“we,” “us,” or “our”).
This Privacy Policy explains how information is handled when you use the QR Code and Barcode Scanner application.
We respect your privacy and aim to be transparent about the information processed by the App and by the third-party services integrated into it.
1. Information We Collect
A. Information Stored Locally on Your Device
The App provides QR code and barcode scanning functionality and may store certain app-related information locally on your device, including:
- Scan history
- App preferences and settings
- QR code or barcode results that you choose to save
- Other information necessary for the App’s local functionality
This information is stored locally on your device using local storage/database technologies.
We do not intentionally upload or store your scan history or saved QR/barcode content on our own servers.
If you choose to export, share, copy, or otherwise send scan results using your device or another application, the information may be handled by the destination service you choose and will be subject to that service’s privacy practices.
B. Information Collected Through Third-Party Services
The App uses third-party services that may automatically collect certain technical, diagnostic, advertising, and usage-related information.
This may include:
- Device or advertising identifiers
- IP address
- Approximate location derived from IP address
- App interactions
- Crash logs
- Diagnostic information
- Device and operating system information
- App version and technical information
These services process information to provide advertising, diagnostics, crash reporting, security, and related functionality.
2. Camera Permission
The App requires access to your device’s camera to scan QR codes and barcodes.
Camera access is used to provide scanning functionality.
The App does not intentionally use the camera to identify you or collect personal information.
QR codes and barcodes scanned by the App may contain information provided by you or by the source of the code. We do not intentionally upload scanned QR/barcode contents to our own servers.
3. Third-Party Services
A. Google AdMob
The App uses Google AdMob to display advertisements.
AdMob may collect and process information such as:
- Advertising identifiers
- Device information
- IP address
- Approximate location information
- App interactions
- Diagnostic information
- Advertising-related information
This information may be used for advertising, advertising measurement, analytics, fraud prevention, security, and related purposes.
Depending on your location, applicable laws, and your device or advertising settings, advertisements may be personalized or non-personalized.
For more information, please review Google’s privacy policy.
Google Privacy Policy:
https://policies.google.com/privacy
B. Firebase Crashlytics
We use Firebase Crashlytics to identify, diagnose, and resolve crashes and technical problems in the App.
Crashlytics may collect information such as:
- Crash logs
- Crash stack traces
- Device information
- Operating system information
- App version
- Diagnostic information
- Installation or instance identifiers
- App stability information
This information helps us identify crashes, diagnose technical problems, and improve the stability and reliability of the App.
Firebase Privacy Information:
https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy
C. Google Play Billing
The App may offer an optional Remove Ads one-time purchase through Google Play Billing.
Payments are processed by Google Play.
We do not receive or store your credit card number, debit card number, bank account details, or other payment credentials.
Google Play may process information necessary to complete and manage your purchase.
4. How We Use Information
Information processed by the App and its third-party services may be used to:
- Provide QR code and barcode scanning functionality
- Store app information locally on your device
- Display advertisements
- Measure and improve advertising performance
- Detect and diagnose crashes
- Improve App stability and performance
- Identify technical problems
- Maintain security and prevent fraud or abuse
- Process optional in-app purchases
- Improve the overall functionality and reliability of the App
We do not sell, rent, or trade your locally stored QR/barcode scan data.
5. Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
Certain technical, advertising, diagnostic, and purchase-related information may be processed by third-party service providers when necessary to provide their services.
These providers may include:
- Google AdMob
- Firebase Crashlytics
- Google Play Billing
We may also disclose information when reasonably necessary to:
- Comply with applicable laws or legal processes
- Respond to valid requests from public authorities
- Protect our rights, property, or safety
- Protect users or the public
- Detect or prevent fraud, abuse, or security incidents
Your locally stored QR/barcode scan history and saved scan content are not intentionally transmitted to us unless you explicitly choose to share or export that information.
6. Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures designed to protect information processed through the App and its third-party services.
Information transmitted to applicable third-party providers may be protected using encrypted network connections.
However, no method of electronic storage or transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Because certain App data is stored locally on your device, the security of that information also depends on the security of your device.
We recommend keeping your device protected with a strong PIN, password, biometric authentication, and current security updates where available.
7. Children’s Privacy
The App is intended as a general utility application and is not specifically designed for children.
We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children.
If you believe that a child has provided personal information through the App, please contact us so that we can review the situation and take appropriate action.
8. Your Choices
You can control certain permissions through your Android device settings.
You may also:
- Choose whether to use the App’s scanning features
- Choose whether to purchase the optional Remove Ads feature
- Manage certain advertising preferences through your device and Google settings
- Delete locally stored App data through available App settings, device settings, or by uninstalling the App
Information that you export or share outside the App may be retained by the destination service according to that service’s own privacy practices.
9. Data Retention
QR/barcode scan history and other locally stored App information are stored on your device according to the App’s functionality.
We do not maintain your locally stored scan history on our own servers.
Technical, diagnostic, crash, advertising, and service-related information may be retained by the applicable third-party providers for periods determined by their respective policies and operational requirements.
Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information and the service involved.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to the App, our services, third-party providers, or applicable legal requirements.
When changes are made, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this Privacy Policy.
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, suggestions, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
Email: sangizoneuzm@gmail.com
Website: https://pinflares.com/
App Name: QR and Barcode Scanner
Developer: PinFlares
Last Updated: September 10, 2026