Privacy Policy

Last Updated: November 23, 2025

We design QR Helper to be privacy-first. All QR generation happens in your browser; we don’t store your QR data. This page explains what we collect, how we use it, and your choices.

No QR data stored AdSense & cookies disclosed GDPR / CCPA support

Our Commitment to Privacy

At QR Helper, we take your privacy seriously. All QR code generation happens directly in your browser using JavaScript. We do not store, collect, or transmit your QR code data to our servers.

Privacy‑first Design

QR data stays entirely on your device. No uploads, no storage.

Transparent Ads

We disclose AdSense and give clear opt‑out options for personalization.

Information We Collect

Analytics and Usage Data

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. This includes:

  • Pages you visit
  • Time spent on pages
  • Browser type and device information
  • Referring website
  • General location (city/country level)

This data is anonymized and used solely to improve our service.

QR Code Data

All QR code generation happens locally in your browser. When you create a QR code:

  • Your data never leaves your device
  • No information is sent to our servers
  • No data is stored in our databases
  • You maintain complete control over your information

Advertising and Third-Party Services

Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google AdSense uses cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Show personalized ads based on your interests
  • Measure ad performance and engagement
  • Prevent fraudulent activity

You can control ad personalization through Google's Ad Settings.

Third-Party Ad Vendors

Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the Internet.

Users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Ads Settings.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use the following types of cookies:

Essential Cookies

Required for the website to function properly. These cannot be disabled.

Analytics Cookies

Help us understand how visitors interact with our website (Google Analytics).

Advertising Cookies

Used by Google AdSense to display relevant ads and measure ad performance.

Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

  • Opt out of personalized ads: Visit Google Ad Settings
  • Disable cookies: Configure your browser to refuse cookies (may affect website functionality)
  • Use ad blockers: Install browser extensions to block advertisements
  • Request data deletion: Contact us to delete any data we may have collected

Data Security

Since we don't collect or store your QR code data, there's no risk of your QR information being compromised. Analytics data is stored securely by Google and protected according to their privacy policies.

Children's Privacy

Our service is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you're a parent and believe your child has provided us with information, please contact us.

International Users

Our website is hosted in the United States. If you access our site from outside the US, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the US where our servers are located.

GDPR Compliance (EU Users)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights:

  • Right to access your personal data
  • Right to rectification of inaccurate data
  • Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
  • Right to restrict processing
  • Right to data portability
  • Right to object to processing

CCPA Compliance (California Users)

California residents have the right to:

  • Know what personal information is collected
  • Know if personal information is sold or disclosed
  • Say no to the sale of personal information
  • Access personal information
  • Request deletion of personal information
  • Not be discriminated against for exercising these rights

Note: We do not sell personal information.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the website after changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or your data, please contact us:

Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. Please review their privacy policies before providing any information.

Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature. Our website does not currently respond to DNT signals, but you can disable tracking through your browser settings or ad preferences.

Summary

We don’t store QR data. We use Google Analytics and AdSense. You can opt out of personalized ads. All QR generation happens in your browser.

Your Choices

Manage cookies in your browser, adjust Google Ad Settings, or use ad blockers anytime.