Privacy Policy

Effective Date: October 26, 2023

This Privacy Policy describes the policies and procedures of qrst.top ("we," "our," or "us") on the collection, use, and disclosure of your information when you use our website and services (the "Service"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data in an open and transparent manner.

By accessing or using qrst.top, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Service.

1. Information We Collect

We collect several types of information to provide and improve our Service to you.

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

• Account Information: If you create an account, we may collect your username, email address, and password.
• Content You Submit: This includes the URLs, text, or other data you input to generate QR codes, any customizations you select (like colors or logos), and any saved QR codes in your account.
• Communication Data: If you contact us via email or a contact form, we collect your email address, name, and the content of your message.

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Usage Data: We automatically collect information about your interaction with the Service, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, links clicked, and the dates/times of your visits.
• Device Information: We may collect information about the device you use to access our Service, including device type, unique device identifiers, and mobile network information.
• QR Code Analytics: For QR codes generated through our Service that include tracking features, we may collect data on scans, including timestamp, approximate location (country/city level derived from IP), and device type used for scanning. This is only collected if you explicitly enable analytics for your QR code.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various business purposes, including:

• To Provide and Maintain the Service: To generate, display, and manage your QR codes, operate your account, and provide customer support.
• To Improve and Develop the Service: To understand how our Service is used, diagnose problems, and develop new features and functionality.
• To Communicate With You: To send you service-related announcements (like changes to our terms or policies), respond to your inquiries, and provide technical support. We may also send promotional communications if you have opted in to receive them.
• For Security and Protection: To monitor and protect the security of our Service, detect and prevent fraud, abuse, or other harmful activities.
• For Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, or enforceable governmental requests.
• For Analytics: To analyze trends, track user movements, and gather demographic information to improve our Service.

3. Data Protection and Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect the security of your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

• Encryption: We use encryption (SSL/TLS) to protect data transmitted between your browser and our servers.
• Access Controls: Access to personal data is restricted to authorized personnel who need it to perform their job functions.
• Data Minimization: We only collect and retain data that is necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy.
• Retention: We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including for legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Inactive account data may be deleted after a reasonable period.

4. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Service and hold certain information.

• What Are Cookies: Cookies are small data files placed on your device. They help us remember your preferences, understand how you use our site, and improve your experience.
• Types We Use:
  • Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function (e.g., user session management).
  • Analytics Cookies: Allow us to count visits and traffic sources to measure and improve performance.
  • Preference Cookies: Enable the website to remember information that changes how the site behaves or looks (like your preferred language).
• Your Choices: Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. You can set your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, some parts of our Service may not function properly.

5. Sharing and Disclosure of Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal identification information to third parties. We may share information in the following limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may employ third-party companies and individuals to facilitate our Service (e.g., hosting, analytics, customer support). These parties have access to your information only to perform tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).
• Business Transfers: In connection with any merger, sale of company assets, financing, or acquisition of all or a portion of our business, your information may be transferred to the new owners.
• With Your Consent: We may share your information for any other purpose with your explicit consent.

6. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information. These may include:

• Right to Access: You can request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Right to Rectification: You can request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
• Right to Deletion: You can request the deletion of your personal data, subject to certain legal exceptions.
• Right to Restrict Processing: You can request that we limit the way we use your personal data.
• Right to Data Portability: You can request a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable