Privacy Policy for Appora QR Scanner

Effective Date: October 29, 2025
Last Updated: October 29, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to Appora QR Scanner, developed by Appora (“we”, “our”, or “us”).
Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information when you use our mobile application Appora QR Scanner (the “App”).

By using our App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1. Camera Access

  • The App uses your device’s camera only to scan QR codes and barcodes.
  • Camera input is processed locally on your device — no images, video, or scan data are ever sent to our servers.

2.2. Local Data (Scan History)

  • Your scanned QR code results may be saved locally on your device for your convenience.
  • This data is not uploaded, shared, or accessed remotely by us.
  • You can clear your scan history anytime from within the app (if the feature is available).

2.3. Advertising and Analytics

  • The App uses Google AdMob to display ads.
  • AdMob may collect and use certain data (such as device identifiers or ad interactions) to provide personalized or non-personalized ads in compliance with Google’s Privacy Policy.
  • Learn more here: Google Privacy Policy

3. How We Use Information

We use collected data (only anonymous usage metrics, if any) to:

  • Improve app performance and reliability
  • Fix bugs and enhance user experience
  • Display relevant ads through AdMob

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties.

4. Third-Party Services

The App may use the following third-party services:

  • Google AdMob for advertisements
  • Google Play Services for app distribution and analytics

Each service has its own privacy policy.
We encourage you to review their policies for more information on how they handle your data.

5. Data Retention

  • All scanned QR results are stored locally on your device only.
  • We do not retain or access this data.
  • You can delete the app or clear app data anytime to remove stored information.

6. Children’s Privacy

Our App is not directed to children under the age of 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
If you believe a child has provided us data, please contact us to have it deleted.

7. Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction.
Since all data is stored locally, your privacy remains under your control.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Any changes will be reflected here with an updated “Effective Date”.
You are encouraged to review this page periodically for updates.