Privacy Policy

1. Overview

Offline QR Generator is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information when you use our mobile application.

Our Privacy Commitment

We do not collect any personal data. The app works entirely offline and does not transmit any information to external servers. Your privacy is our top priority, and we've designed the app to function completely without any data collection or tracking.

2. Data Collection

Offline QR Generator follows a strict no-data-collection policy:

What We DON'T Collect

• Personal identification information - No names, emails, or contact details
• Device information - No device IDs, models, or specifications
• Location data - No GPS tracking or location services
• Usage analytics - No tracking of how you use the app
• QR codes you generate - Your QR codes are never uploaded
• Browsing history - No web activity tracking
• Contact information - No access to your contacts
• Photos or media - We only access what you explicitly save

3. Local Storage Only

All data generated and used by the app is stored locally on your device:

What's Stored on Your Device

• QR code history - Previously generated QR codes (optional)
• Settings and preferences - Your app configuration choices
• Custom logos - Any logos you add to QR codes
• Color preferences - Your saved color schemes

Your Control

• This data never leaves your device
• You can clear all data at any time from the app settings
• Uninstalling the app removes all data permanently
• No cloud sync or backup services are used

4. Permissions

The app requests minimal permissions, only when necessary:

Photo Library Access

• Purpose: To save generated QR codes to your photos
• When requested: Only when you tap "Save to Photos"
• Alternative: You can share QR codes without saving
• Privacy: We only write to your library, never read from it

Internet Access (Optional)

• Purpose: Only for displaying advertisements (if applicable)
• Not required: App works fully offline without internet
• No data upload: Internet is never used to send your data

5. Advertisements

The app may display advertisements through Google AdMob:

Google AdMob

• AdMob may collect certain information as per Google's Privacy Policy
• Ad personalization can be disabled in your device settings
• Ads work only when online; offline usage shows no ads
• We do not share any app data with advertisers
• No QR code content is ever shared with ad networks

Opt-Out Options

• Disable personalized ads in your iOS Settings → Privacy → Advertising
• Use the app offline to avoid all advertisements
• Consider upgrading to remove ads (if premium version available)

6. Third-Party Services

We maintain strict control over third-party integrations:

Google AdMob (Only Third Party)

• Used for displaying advertisements only
• Subject to Google's Privacy Policy
• Does not receive your QR code data
• Optional - can be avoided by using app offline

No Other Third Parties

• No analytics services - No Firebase, Mixpanel, or similar
• No crash reporting - No Sentry or error tracking services
• No social media integration - No Facebook SDK or similar
• No cloud services - No iCloud, Google Drive integration
• No authentication services - No login or account creation

7. Children's Privacy

Offline QR Generator is safe for all ages:

• The app does not knowingly collect information from children under 13
• The app is suitable for all ages as it doesn't collect any personal data
• No account creation or registration required
• No social features or user interactions
• COPPA (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act) compliant

8. Data Security

Your data security is guaranteed by design:

Security Through Privacy

• No data collection means no risk of data breaches
• No servers means no server hacks or unauthorized access
• Local storage protected by your device's built-in security
• Offline operation eliminates network-based attacks

Your Responsibility

• Keep your device secure with passcode/biometric protection
• Only save QR codes containing sensitive information if your device is secure
• Clear QR code history if sharing device with others

9. Your Rights

You have complete control over your data:

• Access: All your data is visible within the app
• Modification: Edit or delete individual QR codes from history
• Deletion: Clear all data using the reset function in settings
• Portability: Export QR codes as images to use elsewhere
• No account: No registration or account data to manage
• Complete removal: Uninstall the app to remove all traces

10. Open Source Transparency

Offline QR Generator values transparency:

• This app's approach to privacy can be verified
• You can inspect how data is handled within the app
• No hidden data collection or tracking mechanisms
• All privacy claims are verifiable through app behavior

11. Changes to This Policy

We maintain transparency about policy updates:

• We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time
• Changes will be reflected in the app with the updated date
• Major changes will be communicated through app updates
• Continued use of the app implies acceptance of changes
• We will never change our core "no data collection" principle

12. Compliance

This app complies with major privacy regulations:

• GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) - EU compliance
• CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act) - California compliance
• COPPA (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act) - Child safety
• Apple App Store Guidelines - Full privacy compliance

Note: Since we don't collect data, most privacy regulations don't apply to our core functionality, but we comply with all requirements nonetheless.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy: