Your privacy matters to us. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, why we collect it, and how we keep it safe. We’ve written it in plain English — no legalese, no confusion.
Effective Date: 2025
Last Updated: 2025
Welcome to GeekTechZone’s QR Code Generator — the easy, customizable, and trackable way to create QR codes!
Your privacy matters to us. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, why we collect it, and how we keep it safe. We’ve written it in plain English — no legalese, no confusion.
🔍 1. What We Collect
We only collect the information we need to make our service work well for you. Depending on how you use our QR Code Generator, we may collect:
a. Information You Provide
- QR Code Content: The text, URLs, or data you choose to encode.
- Account Info (if you sign up): Your name, email, and password (securely encrypted).
- Billing Details: If you upgrade to a paid plan, we collect payment info via trusted third-party processors (like Stripe or PayPal). We never store your card details.
b. Automatically Collected Information
- Usage Data: Pages visited, buttons clicked, and general interaction data — to improve the user experience.
- Device & Browser Info: IP address, browser type, operating system — for analytics and security.
- QR Code Tracking (optional): If you use trackable QR codes, we collect scan data such as location (approximate), device type, and timestamp.
🎯 2. Why We Collect It
We collect and use this information to:
- Generate and display your QR codes.
- Track scans and provide analytics (only if you choose trackable codes).
- Improve our product performance and usability.
- Communicate important updates or account information.
- Prevent spam, abuse, or fraudulent activity.
We don’t sell your data. Ever.
🔒 3. How We Protect Your Data
We take your privacy seriously.
- All data is encrypted in transit (HTTPS/SSL).
- Passwords are hashed and never stored in plain text.
- Access to data is limited to authorized personnel only.
- We use reputable third-party services with strong privacy and security standards.
🧭 4. Your Choices & Controls
You’re in control of your data.
- Access or Delete: You can view or delete your account and data anytime.
- Opt Out: You can opt out of analytics or tracking features.
- Update Info: You can update your account information whenever you like.
To make any of these requests, just contact us at [email protected].
🤝 5. Sharing Information
We only share your data with:
- Trusted partners who help us run our services (e.g., hosting providers, analytics tools, payment processors).
- Legal authorities only if required by law.
We do not share, rent, or sell your information to advertisers or data brokers.
🌍 6. Data Retention
We keep your data only as long as necessary:
- Account data is kept while your account is active.
- QR code and tracking data are kept as long as your project exists or until you delete it.
- When you delete your account, we remove your data from our systems within a reasonable time frame.
🧒 7. Children’s Privacy
Our service is not designed for children under 13. If you believe a child has provided personal information, please contact us and we’ll delete it.
🔄 8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. When we do, we’ll update the “Last Updated” date at the top. If changes are significant, we’ll notify you directly.
📫 9. Contact Us
Have questions, concerns, or requests about your privacy?
We’re here to help.
❤️ In short:
We respect your privacy, protect your data, and believe your information belongs to you — not us.