PixQR Privacy Policy

Last Updated: April 23, 2025

1. Data Collection & Use

1.1 Types of Data We Collect

(1) Automatically Collected Technical Data

• Device Information: Model, OS version, and language settings (for compatibility and optimization)
• Usage Analytics: Scan frequency, feature usage duration (anonymized for behavioral analysis)
• Security Identifiers: Hashed device ID (to prevent abuse)

(2) User-Provided Content

• QR Code Content: Text/URLs you generate (stored locally unless iCloud sync is enabled)
• Media Access: Temporary access to photos only when decoding images from your gallery

(3) Data We Never Collect

To protect your privacy, we never collect:

• Location data
• Contacts or SMS
• Biometrics (face/fingerprint recognition)

2. Data Processing Principles

2.1 Legal Basis & Purpose

We adhere to "data minimization" principles:

Device Information

• Purpose: Ensure app compatibility and performance optimization
• Legal Basis: Necessary for fulfilling service contracts
• Retention: Linked to your account until deletion

Scan History

• Purpose: Enable local QR code history tracking
• Legal Basis: Your explicit consent
• Storage: Device-only; deletable anytime

Usage Analytics

• Purpose: Improve UI/UX design
• Legal Basis: Legitimate business interests (anonymized after 6 months)

Security Incidents

• Scenario: Detecting suspicious logins
• Legal Basis: Protecting user and service security
• Scope: Temporary IP analysis for fraud prevention

We comply with global privacy laws. Manage preferences via [Settings] > [Privacy Center].

3. Your Rights

• Access/Export: Download your data in [Settings] > [Privacy Center]
• Deletion: Permanently clear local QR history
• Revoke Permissions: Disable camera/album access in device settings

4. Security Measures

• Local Encryption: AES-256 standard for stored QR content
• Secure Transfers: TLS 1.3 encrypted communications
• Audits: Annual ISO 27001 compliance checks

5. Policy Updates

• Notifications: Major changes via in-app alerts
• Effective Immediately: Continued use = acceptance of new terms

6. Contact Us

For questions or data requests:

Email: [email protected]