Effective Date: 04/24/2025
Q Codes (“Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect information when you use our QR code generator, including our subscription-based services and free trial (the “Service”).
By using Q Codes, you agree to this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
a. Information You Provide
When you use Q Codes, we may collect:
Name (if provided)
Email address
Account login information
Billing-related information for subscriptions (processed by third-party payment providers)
Information you submit through contact or support forms
⚠️ We do not store full payment card details. Payment data is handled securely by our payment processors.
b. Automatically Collected Information
We may automatically collect:
IP address
Browser and device type
Operating system
Usage data (pages visited, features used)
Date and time of access
This data helps us improve performance, security, and user experience.
2. Free Trial
Q Codes may offer a free trial that allows limited access to paid features.
We may require account registration to start a free trial
Trial duration and limits are determined by Q Codes
Abuse of the free trial (e.g., multiple accounts) is prohibited
Data collected during the free trial is treated the same as paid accounts.
3. Subscriptions & Payments
If you subscribe to a paid plan:
Billing information is processed by secure third-party payment providers
We may receive confirmation of payment status and subscription details
Subscription status is stored to manage access to paid features
We do not sell or share billing information for marketing purposes.
4. QR Code Data
Q Codes does not claim ownership over the content or links embedded in QR codes
We do not monitor or verify linked content
QR code data may be stored to allow continued access, editing, or management of your codes
You are fully responsible for the content linked through your QR codes
5. How We Use Information
We use your information to:
Create and manage user accounts
Provide access to free trials and paid subscriptions
Process payments and subscription status
Improve our Service and features
Communicate service-related messages (e.g., billing, updates)
Prevent fraud, abuse, or unauthorized access
Comply with legal obligations
6. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
Q Codes may use cookies and similar technologies to:
Maintain login sessions
Remember user preferences
Analyze traffic and usage
Improve functionality
You can disable cookies in your browser, but some features may not function properly.
7. Third-Party Services
We may use trusted third-party services such as:
Payment processors
Analytics providers
Hosting and infrastructure services
These third parties operate under their own privacy policies. Q Codes is not responsible for their practices.
8. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. Data Retention
We retain personal data:
As long as your account is active
As needed to provide the Service
As required by legal or accounting obligations
You may request deletion of your account and associated data, subject to legal requirements.
10. Children’s Privacy
Q Codes does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years old. If such data is discovered, it will be deleted promptly.
11. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
Access your personal data
Correct inaccurate information
Request deletion of your data
Withdraw consent where applicable
To exercise these rights, contact us using the details below.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a new effective date.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, contact us at:
Company Name: Q Codes
Email: info@qcodes.co.za
