Privacy Policy

Last updated: 29 March 2026

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy ("Policy") applies to the website QR Code AI (qrcode-ai.net) and describes how we handle information when you use our QR code scanner tool and services. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in how any data is processed in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

2. Information We Collect

QR Code AI does not directly collect personal data from users. Here is what you should know:

Tool Data: All QR codes you scan and the decoded data are processed entirely within your browser. This information is not transmitted to our servers, stored by us, or used for any purpose other than displaying the scan results in real-time.
Google AdSense: We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our site. Google may collect certain information as described in Section 3 below.
Cookies: We use cookies only for consent preferences and to facilitate Google AdSense functionality, as described in Section 4.

3. Google AdSense and Third-Party Advertising

QR Code AI uses Google AdSense to serve advertisements. Google may use cookies and web beacons to:

Display ads based on your prior visits to our site and other websites;
Measure ad effectiveness and performance;
Collect information about your device, IP address, and browsing patterns;
Serve personalised advertisements based on your interests.

You can manage your advertising preferences and opt out of personalised advertising through Google's Ad Settings at https://adssettings.google.com.

For more information about how Google handles data, please review Google's Privacy Policy.

4. Cookies

QR Code AI uses cookies for the following purposes:

Essential Cookies: Used to store your cookie consent preferences so we can respect your choices on future visits.
Advertising Cookies: Placed by Google AdSense to serve and track advertisements.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when a cookie is being sent. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our site.

For detailed information about cookies on our site, please see our Cookie Policy.

5. Your Rights Under UK GDPR

Even though QR Code AI does not collect personal data, under the UK GDPR you have the following rights:

Right of Access: You have the right to know what personal data we hold about you.
Right to Rectification: You can request that inaccurate data be corrected.
Right to Erasure: You can request that we delete your personal data (where applicable).
Right to Restrict Processing: You can request that we limit how we process your data.
Right to Data Portability: You can request a copy of your data in a portable format.
Right to Object: You can object to certain types of processing, including personalised advertising.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided in Section 9.

6. Data Retention

QR Code AI does not retain personal data. Any QR codes you scan and data from scans are processed only in your browser and are not stored by us. Data retention practices for Google AdSense are governed by Google's own privacy policies, which you can review at https://policies.google.com/privacy.

7. Children's Privacy

QR Code AI is not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected data from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information and terminate the child's interaction with our site.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of material changes by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy. Your continued use of QR Code AI following the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of those changes.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your GDPR rights, or have concerns about how your data is handled, please contact us at:

Email: michelclarky@icloud.com