Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how QR Code Scan. ("we", "our", or "us") collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards your information when you use our mobile application (the “App”), available on iOS. We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other relevant regulations.

By using the App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

a. Personal Information You Provide

We do not require or collect personally identifiable information (PII) to use the core functionalities of the app (e.g., scanning or creating QR codes). However, if you contact us for support, we may collect your:

Name
Email address
Other information you choose to provide

b. Automatically Collected Information

When you use the app, certain data may be collected automatically via third-party services:

i. Google Analytics for Firebase

We use Google Analytics for Firebase to collect aggregated, anonymized usage data including:

App opens and closes
Screen views
Device type and OS version
Country or region
Crash reports
In-app behavior (e.g., scans initiated)

ii. Google AdMob & Mediation Partners

For non-subscribers, we show ads using Google AdMob, which may collect:

Device’s advertising ID
IP address
Device make and model
Operating system and version
App usage information
Interactions with ads

4. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR Users)

If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

Consent: For personalized advertising and analytics
Legitimate interest: To improve app functionality and user experience
Legal obligation: To comply with applicable laws

You may withdraw your consent at any time from the app settings (where available).

5. Your Privacy Rights

a. If you fall under GDPR (EU/EEA Residents) or CCPA (California Residents) laws

We use Google User Messaging Platform to allow you to change your Google Admob related privacy settings.

For any questions, please contact us at turretspire@gmail.com.

6. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We may share your data with the following third-party service providers:

Service	Purpose	Privacy Policy
Google Analytics for Firebase	Usage analytics	Google Privacy Policy
Google AdMob	Ads and monetization	Google AdMob Policy

We do not share your personally identifiable information with third parties except as required by law.

7. Data Retention

We retain anonymized analytics and advertising data as per the default retention policies of our service providers. Any user inquiries and related communication are retained as long as necessary to provide support and comply with legal obligations.

8. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to safeguard your data. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure. We encourage users to avoid sharing sensitive information when not required.

9. Children’s Privacy

The app is not directed at children under the age of 13 (or 16 in some jurisdictions), and we do not knowingly collect data from children. If we become aware of such data, we will delete it promptly.

10. International Data Transfers

We and our service providers may store or process your data in countries outside of your residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) for data transfers from the EEA.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted within the app and on our official website. Continued use of the app after changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.