Privacy Policy

At QR Scanner AI (operated by AKSTool), your privacy is our highest priority. In an era where digital tools increasingly harvest personal data for advertising profiles, we have engineered our application from the ground up to operate with a "Privacy-First" philosophy. This comprehensive Privacy Policy explains how our web platform and mobile applications process data, what information we collect, and why we are proud to collect as little as technically possible.

1. The 100% Client-Side Promise

The core functionality of our web-based QR generators—whether you are creating a URL, WiFi, or vCard QR Code—operates entirely locally within your browser. When you enter your sensitive network passwords or personal contact information into our forms, that data is never transmitted to our servers. We utilize client-side JavaScript to render the QR code matrix instantly on your device's memory. This means there is zero risk of data interception or server-side logging.

2. Data Collection and Usage

We believe that you should have complete control over your Personal Identifiable Information (PII). We explicitly do not collect, store, or sell any PII such as your name, phone number, email address, physical location, or browsing history. The minimal data we do collect is strictly technical and anonymous:

• Aggregated Analytics: We use standard analytics tools (like Google Analytics) to monitor website traffic, page load times, and aggregated geographic usage (e.g., "1,000 visitors from France today"). This helps us optimize our server infrastructure and translation efforts.
• Crash Reporting: In our mobile apps, if the application crashes, a stack trace is sent to help our developers identify the bug. This report contains device models and operating system versions but no personal user data.

3. Permissions Required by Our Mobile App

Our native mobile applications for iOS and Android require specific device permissions to function correctly. We only request these permissions when absolutely necessary:

• Camera Access: Required strictly for the real-time decoding of QR codes and barcodes. We do not record video or save photos without your explicit command.
• Storage/Photo Gallery Access: Required only when you use the "Scan from Image" feature to select a screenshot or photo from your local device.

4. Third-Party Advertising and Cookies

To keep our essential tools completely free for users globally, we display advertisements provided by Google AdSense and Google AdMob. These third-party vendors use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings.

Apart from advertising cookies, we use essential session cookies only to maintain user preferences, such as your selected language (e.g., French or Arabic) across our 29 supported localizations.

5. Data Retention and Deletion

Because we do not create user accounts or store user data on our servers, there is no "data retention" period for generated QR codes or scan histories. Your scan history is saved entirely in the local storage (SQLite database) of your mobile device or browser. If you wish to delete your data, simply clear your browser cache or uninstall the mobile application. Once deleted locally, it is permanently erased.

6. Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)

Our tools are designed for general audiences and are not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect any information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has somehow provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to ensure it is removed.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

As technology evolves and we add new features to the QR Scanner AI ecosystem, we may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices. We will post any adjustments on this page and update the "Effective Date" at the top. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please do not hesitate to contact our Data Protection Officer at:

Email: support@akstool.com