🔒 Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 1st, 2025

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how the QR Scanner Pro application ("we", "our" or "app") handles information when you use our service.

QR Scanner Pro is a free Android application developed by Fernando Eduardo M. G that allows you to scan and generate QR codes securely and privately.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Data

❌ We DO NOT collect personally identifiable information
❌ We DO NOT collect location data
❌ We DO NOT collect contact information
❌ We DO NOT collect biometric data

2.2 Usage Data

❌ We DO NOT track user behavior
❌ We DO NOT send data to external servers
❌ We DO NOT create user profiles

2.3 Technical Data

✅ App settings (language, theme) - stored locally
✅ QR code history - stored only on your device
✅ User preferences - stored locally

3. Data Storage

3.1 Local Storage

All data is stored exclusively on your device:

QR code history is saved in the device's internal memory
Settings are maintained in Android local storage
No data is transmitted over the internet

3.2 Backup and Synchronization

❌ We DO NOT perform automatic cloud backups
❌ We DO NOT synchronize data between devices
✅ You can manually export your history (CSV format)

4. Data Sharing

4.1 Third Parties

❌ We DO NOT share data with third parties
❌ We DO NOT sell user information
❌ We DO NOT send data to external analytics

4.2 Advertisements

The app uses Google AdMob to display advertisements:

✅ AdMob may collect advertising identifiers for personalization
🔧 You can disable personalized ads in Android settings
🎁 We offer option to temporarily remove ads via rewarded video
📊 AdMob follows its own privacy policy

5. App Permissions

5.1 Required Permissions

📷 CAMERA - To scan QR codes (core functionality)
📳 VIBRATE - For tactile feedback when detecting QR codes (optional)
💾 WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE - To export history to CSV (optional)

5.2 Permission Usage

Permissions are used exclusively for described functionalities
❌ We DO NOT access camera when app is in background
❌ We DO NOT save camera images to device

6. Data Security

6.1 Local Protection

✅ Stored data follows Android security standards
✅ Access restricted to app sandbox
✅ Default encryption of Android file system

6.2 Data Transfer

❌ We DO NOT transmit data via internet
✅ App works 100% offline
✅ Data never leaves your device (except manual export)

7. User Rights

7.1 Data Control

✅ Full access to your data (all stays on device)
✅ Simple deletion - uninstall app to remove all data
✅ Export history via integrated CSV function
✅ Portability - export and import data as desired

7.2 Privacy Settings

✅ Control over external link confirmation
✅ Option to disable vibration
✅ Configuration for automatic link opening
✅ Manual history clearing

8. Legal Compliance

8.1 GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)

✅ Legal basis: Legitimate interest (app functionality)
✅ Right of access, portability and deletion
✅ Privacy by design and by default

8.2 CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act)

✅ Data minimization (collect minimum possible)
✅ Full transparency about data usage
✅ User control over their data

9. Children's Privacy

🔞 App is not directed at children under 13
❌ We DO NOT intentionally collect data from children
⚠️ Parents/guardians should supervise use by minors

10. Changes to This Policy

📅 Policy may be updated for improvements or legal compliance
📧 Significant changes will be communicated via app updates
🗓️ Last update date always available at top of policy

📞 Contact

For questions about this Privacy Policy:

📧 Email: contato@fernandoeduardo.com.br

🌐 Website: fernandoeduardo.com.br

📱 App: QR Scanner Pro (settings > about > contact)