QR Code Extension

Privacy Policy

We're committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our data practices.

Last Updated: 12th of July 2025

Overview

This privacy policy explains how the QR Code Generator & Scanner Chrome extension ("Extension") collects, uses, and protects your information. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our data practices.

Information We Collect

Local Storage Data

  • QR Code Settings: Your customization preferences (colors, styles, logos, export formats) are stored locally on your device to preserve your settings between sessions
  • Generated QR Codes: QR code data and images are temporarily processed locally and not transmitted to external servers

Tab and Page Access

  • Active Tab Information: We access the current tab's content only when you explicitly use the page scanning feature
  • Screenshot Data: Temporary screenshots are captured only during page scanning and are processed locally on your device

How We Use Your Information

Local Processing Only

  • All QR code generation and scanning occurs entirely on your device
  • Your uploaded images and generated QR codes are processed locally and never sent to external servers
  • Settings and preferences are stored only in your browser's local storage

No Data Transmission

  • We do not collect, store, or transmit any personal information to external servers
  • No analytics, tracking, or usage data is collected
  • No user accounts or registration required

Data Sharing and Third Parties

We do not share, sell, or transfer any user data to third parties. All data processing occurs locally on your device.

Data Security

  • All data remains on your local device
  • No network transmission of personal data occurs
  • Extension operates with minimal necessary permissions

Your Rights and Controls

  • Local Storage: You can clear extension data through Chrome's extension settings
  • Permissions: You can revoke extension permissions at any time through Chrome's extension management
  • Uninstall: All local data is removed when you uninstall the extension

Permissions Explanation

Our extension requests the following permissions for specific functionality:

storage: Save your QR styling preferences locally
downloads: Enable QR code file downloads to your computer
contextMenus: Provide right-click scanning options
scripting: Allow page scanning functionality
activeTab: Capture screenshots for QR scanning
tabs: Manage tab operations for scanning features
host permissions: Enable QR scanning on any website

Limited Use Compliance

This extension's use of information received from Google APIs adheres to the Chrome Web Store User Data Policy, including the Limited Use requirements.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy occasionally. Any changes will be posted with an updated "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the extension after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

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