Privacy Policy

Effective date: January 1, 2026 · Last updated: February 12, 2026

QRCodeGadget.com ("we," "us," or "our") operates the QR Code Gadget website. This Privacy Policy describes what information we collect, how we use it, and your choices regarding that information.

At a Glance

• QR code tools process entirely in your browser. No images, camera feeds, or decoded results are sent to our servers.
• Analytics are collected using a privacy-focused, cookieless analytics service. No personally identifiable information is gathered.
• Advertising: We may display ads through Google AdSense, which may set cookies on your device for ad personalization.
• Contact form: If you contact us, we store your name, email, and message only to respond to your inquiry.
• We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

1. Information We Do NOT Collect

Our QR code tools (Scanner, Decoder, and Generator) run entirely in your web browser using client-side JavaScript. This means:

• No images or camera feeds are transmitted to any server.
• No QR code content (decoded text, URLs, Wi-Fi credentials, etc.) leaves your device.
• No generated QR code images are stored on our servers.
• We have no access to any data you process using our tools.

2. Information We Collect

2a. Analytics Data

We use a self-hosted, privacy-focused analytics service (powered by Plausible Analytics technology) to understand how our website is used. This service:

• Does not use cookies or browser fingerprinting.
• Does not collect personal data or IP addresses.
• Collects only aggregate, non-identifying data: page views, referral sources, browser type, device type, and general country-level location.
• Is compliant with GDPR, CCPA, and PECR without requiring cookie consent.

Analytics data is sent to our analytics endpoint at nevercookie.com, which processes data in accordance with Plausible Analytics' privacy commitments.

2b. Contact Form Submissions

If you voluntarily submit our contact form, we collect your name, email address, and message content. This data is used solely to respond to your inquiry. We do not add you to any mailing list, share your information with third parties, or use it for marketing. Contact submissions are retained only as long as needed to address your request and are then deleted.

2c. Server Logs

Our web hosting provider may automatically collect standard server log data, including IP addresses, browser user-agent strings, referring URLs, and timestamps. This data is used solely for security monitoring and troubleshooting and is not linked to any personal identity. Server logs are typically retained for 30 days or less.

3. Advertising and Cookies

We may display advertisements through Google AdSense or similar advertising networks. These services may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

• Serve ads based on your prior visits to this or other websites.
• Measure ad performance and frequency.
• Prevent the same ad from being shown repeatedly.

You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings or aboutads.info.

Where required by law (GDPR, CCPA, or similar regulations), we will display a consent mechanism allowing you to accept or reject non-essential cookies before they are placed on your device.

Note: Advertising cookies are set by third-party ad networks, not by QR Code Gadget. Our QR code tools themselves do not set any cookies.

4. Third-Party Services

Our website may load resources from the following third-party services:

• JavaScript libraries (CDNs such as cdnjs.cloudflare.com, unpkg.com, or cdn.jsdelivr.net) to provide QR code functionality.
• Google Fonts for typography.
• YouTube for embedded tutorial videos on blog pages.
• Google AdSense for advertising (when enabled).

Each of these services has its own privacy policy. We recommend reviewing their policies if you have concerns about their data practices.

5. External Links

Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of those sites. Clicking an external link is at your own discretion and risk.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect data, including HTTPS encryption for all pages, security headers (X-Content-Type-Options, X-Frame-Options, X-XSS-Protection, Referrer-Policy, Permissions-Policy), and restricted server file access. However, no method of internet transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13 (or 16 in the European Economic Area). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: Request a copy of personal data we hold about you.
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data.
• Objection: Object to processing of your data for certain purposes.
• Portability: Request a portable copy of your data.

Since we collect minimal personal data (only through the contact form), most of these rights are inherently satisfied. For any data-related requests, please contact us and we will respond within 30 days.

For California Residents (CCPA)

We do not sell your personal information. You have the right to know what personal information we collect and to request its deletion. Contact us to exercise these rights.

For European Residents (GDPR)

Our legal basis for processing contact form data is your consent (by voluntarily submitting the form). For analytics, our legal basis is legitimate interest in understanding website usage, using a tool that does not process personal data. For advertising cookies (when enabled), we rely on your consent via a consent mechanism.

9. Data Retention

• QR code tool data: Never stored — processed locally in your browser only.
• Analytics data: Retained in aggregate form; no personal data is stored.
• Contact form data: Retained until your inquiry is resolved, then deleted.
• Server logs: Retained for up to 30 days by our hosting provider.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Material changes will be indicated by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

11. Contact Us

For privacy-related questions, data requests, or concerns, please contact us.