USAGE TERMS AND PRIVACY POLICY ( QR Barcode Bolt Scan )
**Last Updated:** [2026.04.04]
## 1. Information Collection
This application **"QR Barcode Bolt Scan"** ("we," "our," or "the app") is committed to protecting your privacy. This app:
- Does not collect personal identifying information (PII) without your explicit consent.
- Collects anonymous usage statistics and crash reports to improve app performance and user experience.
- Accesses certain device features and data as described below to provide its core functionality.
## 2. Scanning & Data Disclosure
QR Barcode Bolt Scan provides features to scan, create, save, and manage QR codes and barcodes directly on your device.
- **Data Access & Use:**
- **Camera Access:** The app accesses your device's camera ONLY to recognize and scan QR codes and barcodes in real-time. The camera feed is processed locally and is never recorded, stored, or transmitted.
- **Storage & Image Access:** The app accesses your device's local storage and photo gallery ONLY to scan codes from existing images, save generated QR codes, or export your scan history.
- **Data Processing:** All operations, including decoding scanned codes, generating new codes, and managing your scan history, happen entirely on your local device.
- **No Collection or Storage:** We do not collect, store, upload, or transmit your private scan history, generated codes, camera feed, or images to our servers or any third parties. All processing and storage occur locally on your device.
- **Sharing:** Since no private media, documents, or scan data is collected or uploaded, no such data is shared with third-party advertising or analytics services.
## 3. Data Usage & Services
We use third-party services that may collect information used to identify you:
### A. Advertising (Google AdMob)
This app uses Google AdMob to display advertisements. Google may collect and use certain data (such as your Android Advertising ID or iOS IDFA) to show personalized ads.
- **Purpose:** To support the continuous development and maintenance of the app.
- **Link:** Google Play Services Privacy Policy (https://www.google.com/policies/privacy/)
### B. Analytics & Crashlytics (Firebase)
We use Firebase services to understand app usage and stability. This includes anonymous data such as:
- App sessions, duration, and frequency.
- Device information (model, OS version).
- In-app events (e.g., app opening, crash events).
- **Purpose:** To improve app performance and stability.
## 4. Required Permissions & Access
To provide the full QR and barcode scanning experience, the app requires:
### A. Camera Access
Required to capture and scan QR codes and barcodes in real-time.
### B. File, Storage & Media Access
Required to load existing images from your gallery to scan codes from them, and to save your generated QR codes and scan history locally to your device.
### C. Internet Access
Required for fetching advertisements, remote configurations, opening scanned URLs, and sending anonymous crash or analytics data.
## 5. Data Security
We implement security measures to protect your information:
- **No Cloud Storage of Private Data:** We do not upload your local scan history, generated codes, or images to our servers.
- **Secure Communication:** All communication with third-party APIs (Google, Firebase) is conducted via secure HTTPS protocols.
## 6. Third-Party Services
This app interacts with the following third-party processors:
- **Google AdMob:** For advertising services.
- **Google Firebase:** For analytics, crash reporting, and remote configuration.
- **Apple App Store / Google Play Store:** For app distribution and in-app analytics.
Use of these services is subject to their respective privacy policies and terms of service.
## 7. User Rights & Controls
You have the right to:
- **Opt-out of Personalized Ads:** You can reset or disable your Advertising ID in your device settings.
- **Manage Permissions:** You can revoke camera, file, and storage permissions at any time through your device's app settings (although the core scanning features will not work without them).
- **Delete App Data:** You can clear the app's cache and data from your device settings at any time, which will wipe your local scan history and saved settings.
## 8. Children's Privacy
This app is not designed to target children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
## 9. Changes to Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Significant changes will be announced through app updates or in-app notifications.
## 10. Contact Us
For privacy concerns or questions regarding this policy:
Email: hardcoresoftcompany@gmail.com
Website: https://hardcoresoftcompany.blogspot.com
By using this app, you agree to these usage terms and this privacy policy.