Privacy Policy

Introduction

At Free QR Code Generator, accessible from www.free-qr-pro.com, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services.

1. Information We Collect

We collect different types of information to provide and improve our service:

• Usage Data: We collect anonymous data such as browser type, device, operating system, pages visited, and usage statistics using tools like Google Analytics.
• Cookies: We use cookies to improve user experience and to display relevant advertisements.
• Generated Content: Text you input for QR code creation is processed only in your browser and is not stored on our servers.
• Technical Information: IP address, browser information, and device identifiers for security and analytics purposes.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Provide, operate, and maintain our QR code generation service
• Improve, personalize, and expand our website functionality
• Understand and analyze how you use our website
• Develop new products, services, features, and functionality
• Display relevant advertisements (non-personalized if required by law)
• Prevent fraud and enhance security

3. Third-Party Services

We use trusted third-party services to enhance our website functionality:

• Google AdSense: To serve advertisements based on user interest and location
• Google Analytics: For website analytics and performance monitoring
• CookieYes (Osano): To display cookie consent banner and manage preferences
• Bootstrap & Font Awesome: For responsive design and icons via CDN

These services may use cookies or similar technologies in compliance with GDPR, CCPA, and other applicable privacy laws.

4. Data Protection and Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

5. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Request access to the personal data we may hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate personal data
• Request deletion of your data (where applicable)
• Object to processing of your personal data
• Request data portability
• Refuse cookies through the consent banner or browser settings
• Withdraw consent at any time where we rely on consent

6. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

7. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on computers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where data protection laws may differ.

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Changes become effective when posted.