Privacy Policy

At qrcodecreator.guru, safeguarding your privacy is our top priority. We've established a robust privacy framework to ensure your rights are protected, and your privacy is respected.

Our privacy policy aims to transparently inform you about what data we collect, its use, and how you can control the use of your data. This policy is in place to protect every user of our services. Below, we've summarized the essential elements of our policy for easier understanding. Californians are especially encouraged to review our specific privacy notice for California.

To use our services, you must share detailed information regarding your usage patterns, the sites you visit, your interactions with content, and details about your device's hardware and software. For those using our "click to call" feature, please note we'll keep your phone number for three months.

We collect this information for several reasons, including but not limited to improving service quality, conducting research, and resolving any payment disputes with our suppliers, clients, and business partners.

Personal information will only be shared when necessary for delivering our services or fulfilling legal obligations. We strongly recommend everyone review our detailed privacy policy for a comprehensive understanding of our practices.

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: May 20, 2021

At qrcodecreator.guru (also referred to as "we," "us," or "our"), we prioritize transparency and clarity regarding how we collect and use data related to our website, including its features, subdomains, and the services we offer, collectively termed as "Our Services." This privacy policy is crafted to explain our data practices in a user-friendly manner, ensuring you can easily understand, navigate, and find relevant information about our privacy practices.

We reserve the right to update this privacy policy at our discretion without needing approval from external entities. Updates and changes to the policy are always recorded at the bottom of the document, with any significant modifications announced on our site. By continuing to use or interact with our site, downloading, or accessing any part of our service after these updates, you acknowledge and agree to the revised privacy policy. Any major changes will be promptly announced on our website with at least seven (7) days' notice. The updated policy becomes effective seven (7) days after this announcement.

1. Requirements for Using Our Website

Our Privacy Policy is an integral part of the Terms of Use. It's crucial to fully grasp the definitions of terms used within the Privacy Policy, particularly those not explicitly explained, to ensure clear understanding in their respective contexts.

2. How Personal Data is Processed

We adhere to data protection regulations when managing and utilizing personal information. The processing of personal data is typically grounded in one or more of the following legal bases:

2.1. Fulfillment of Contractual Obligations: By using Our Services, you agree to allow us to provide you with those services outlined in our comprehensive Terms of Use. This may involve processing certain pieces of Personal Information, like your IP address, to deliver these services effectively.

2.2. Legal Interests: We may use personal information for legitimate purposes such as analytics, fraud prevention, enhancing user experience, and ensuring the security of our services. These examples illustrate acceptable reasons for utilizing personal information on this basis.

2.3. Compliance with Legal Obligations: There are instances where collecting personal data becomes necessary to fulfill legal or regulatory requirements, such as handling customer complaints or submitting information to governing bodies.

2.4. Consent: Some services may require explicit consent to collect and use your personal data. Examples include writing product reviews, creating user profiles, receiving personalized offers, and signing up for newsletters. You can revoke your consent using the specified link, ensuring our adherence to legal standards. Upon verification of your withdrawal request, we will proceed accordingly.

3. How We Collect Your Data

We employ various strategies to gather insights on how users interact with and utilize Our Services.

3.1. Data You Provide

You might need to provide specific personal information to access and use certain features within Our Services. This includes creating a user account, writing reviews for products or services, signing up for our newsletters, and receiving promotional communications. We commit to clearly seeking your informed consent before any personal data collection takes place, as further described below.

"Personal Information," as defined in our privacy policy, refers to any information that can uniquely identify an individual by itself or when combined with other data. This encompasses details like your full name, residential address, telephone number, email address, and other similar contact information. The classification of an IP address as personal information can vary based on its use and the jurisdiction's laws. The IP address your internet service provider gives to your device plays a role in this classification. While our methods ensure the confidentiality of your data, we exercise utmost caution in the rare cases where personal data could potentially be identified.

3.1.1 Partner Services and Online Forms: Within our ecosystem, we provide a range of services, including the review and evaluation of various entities we call "Partners," as well as their offerings, which we categorize as "Products." At times, our users might find additional opportunities, resources, and services available through these Partners. By completing an online form, you can explore these extra services, and the information you submit will help the Partner in question ("Lead") to manage your inquiry or interaction efficiently.

Click on the specific Partner icon or tab to engage with a Partner or Product or learn more about a Partner or Product. This action will direct you to a landing page managed and owned by the Partner. It's important to note that this landing page can be accessed through various online platforms. While there, you might be requested to provide personal details such as your name, phone number, and email address, collectively known as "Landing Page Info."

Please be aware that the Partner responsible for the landing page will have immediate access to the information you provide. As such, the handling of your data will be subject to the Partner's own data collection and privacy policies. We strongly encourage you to review the privacy policies of the relevant partners to understand fully how your personal information will be collected, used, and protected.

3.1.2. Getting in Touch: If you contact us through any of our communication channels, such as emails, online forms, or issue-reporting tools, we may ask for certain personal details like your name and email address. This information, in line with our Privacy Policy sections 4 and 5, will be utilized to address your inquiries and serve other legitimate business purposes.

3.1.3. Engaging with Our Content: We offer a variety of content and activities, including blogs, reviews, newsletters, and insights into our services, products, and the sectors we operate in. You may also participate in our marketing campaign surveys and subscribe to our newsletters. For some of these engagements, like participating in surveys or commenting on our blog, we might require personal information such as your name and email address. Please be aware that in some instances, this information may be shared with third parties, and their privacy policies will then apply. Rest assured, any information you provide will be used solely for the intended purpose.

3.1.4. Reviews and profiles of users: We offer you the opportunity to review our partners or create a user profile for our services. This enables us to understand your preferences better and tailor our offerings to provide a more personalized and enhanced experience.

3.2. How your data is collected: We employ various methods to gather information about your usage and interaction with our services.

3.2.1. Data about the Device: By collecting data specific to each device, we enhance the compatibility across different devices regarding language, location, and time zone, improving our service delivery. This includes details about the device type, language settings, operating system, and browser specifics such as screen resolution and browser type.

3.2.2. User engagement and interactions: To refine and advance the functionality of our services, we track how users engage with our platform, including the actions they take, such as clicks and page views, and the time and sequence of their website visits. This data, shared with our affiliates and partners, helps us understand user behavior better. Users can log in using links within our site or through external sources. Additionally, we monitor the frequency and timing of user interactions on our site.

3.2.3. Log Data: Our platforms utilize tracking technologies, like pixel tags, to gather information from server logs. Analyzing this data helps us identify usage patterns and understand how users interact with our services. The collected information includes IP addresses provided by users’ Internet Service Providers (ISPs), which aid in determining users’ locations, preferred languages, and regional settings. This geographical data ensures we offer services in the appropriate language and relevant to users' locales. Furthermore, IP addresses are scrutinized through automated processes to detect suspicious activities.

3.2.4. Use of Cookies and Related Technologies: In our services, we might employ technologies like cookies, web beacons, and pixel tags to track users' online activities anonymously. These tools can be used by us or by third-party service providers. A cookie is a small digital file sent from a website to your computer, allowing the website to recognize your browser on subsequent visits. This recognition enables the website to store and recall your preferences and other information about your interactions with our services. You can choose to be alerted every time a new cookie is sent to your browser or to accept cookies altogether. However, opting out may affect your access to certain website functionalities, restricting use of specific areas.

Pixel website tags track and log user activities, such as website visits and email interactions, working seamlessly with cookies.

We advise reading our Cookie Policy to understand the different types of cookies used and how they integrate with our services.

3.3. Data from Third Parties

Our services integrate information from affiliates, partners, and organizations to enhance operational efficiency. This information is derived from numerous sources, including internal user identity generation and observing user behaviors such as clicks, purchases, views, form completions, and phone interactions.

Our click-to-call feature simplifies your access to various services. Call routing, monitoring, and reporting functionality often involve collaboration with external service providers. This means we may temporarily retain phone numbers and other personal information to improve the efficiency of our services and recommendations. The permissions you provide explicitly outline the limited use of your data, ensuring it is used strictly for its intended purposes.

4. Choosing, changing, and modifying

Providing Personal Information when using our services is completely voluntary and at the discretion of the user. Users implicitly agree to the terms outlined in our privacy policy and any associated information-handling practices when using our services. We kindly request that all users adhere to these established guidelines.

Users retain full autonomy over which services they decide to use, understanding that some services might require the disclosure of specific personal data. If you decide to share your personal information, remember that you can change your mind anytime. For details on opt-out or withdrawing your consent, please refer to Section 8.

5. What we collect about you

The primary purpose behind collecting Personal Information, or "your Information," is to ensure a seamless delivery of our services and to enhance their quality. This information allows us to refine user interactions with our services, monitor and tailor advertisements, verify user identities, prevent fraud, address queries and communications from users, and authenticate user access and usage of our services.

6. Disclosure of Your Information to Third Parties

We respect your privacy and only share your personal information with unaffiliated third parties in specific circumstances:

6.1. Platforms for managing user data ("Data Platforms"): We utilize external cloud and storage services, known as "Data Platforms," to facilitate the management of user data. This involves transferring data for processing or storage to entities abroad, including those in the United States. To understand how one of these platforms, Amazon Web Services, handles privacy, you can review their policy at https://aws.amazon.com/privacy. We ensure these data platforms follow strict privacy and security protocols that are compliant with data protection laws, though their specific privacy practices are subject to their own policies.

6.2. Engagement on social media: Platforms such as Facebook and LinkedIn may use your personal information for advertising and marketing. They can collect data independently and, with your consent, merge it with the information we provide. These platforms' use and sharing of personal data are dictated by their own privacy policies, over which we have limited insight and control. Californians can opt out of this data sharing, as detailed in Section 9 of our Privacy Notice.

6.3. Service Providers: Third-party service providers, including customer support teams and communication service operators, may have access to the data you share. These partners help analyze user behavior and enhance service offerings. It's important that these entities maintain their privacy policies and transparency with consumers. We recommend reviewing their policies thoroughly before engaging with their services. Note that these companies may operate globally based on their server locations.

6.4. Confidentiality: We may find sharing Personal Information with other entities necessary or advantageous. Reasons include complying with legal obligations, responding to legal or government requests, investigating violations of our terms, addressing fraud or security issues, and protecting the assets, privacy, or safety of qrcodecreator.guru, our affiliates, you, and the broader public.

6.5 Sharing Information with Partners

In certain situations, we might share your Personal Information with partner organizations when necessary or beneficial. This could be for various reasons, such as adhering to legal, regulatory, or judicial directives, responding to requests from authorities, investigating potential violations of our terms of use, addressing fraud or security concerns, or ensuring the safety of qrcodecreator.guru, our associates, you, and the public.

6.6 Changes in Business Structure

If qrcodecreator.guru or its affiliated entities decide to sell a portion or all of their assets, merge with another company, or undergo acquisition, your Personal Information and other data might be one of the assets transferred. In these instances, it's the responsibility of the acquiring entity to continue transparent and fair data handling practices, ensuring your rights are protected according to local laws.

Additionally, we may share anonymized or non-personal information with third parties under certain conditions. External companies may offer services that benefit either us or themselves. By integrating technology from entities like Tableau and Google Analytics into our site, we can gather valuable data from user interactions. This includes clicks, scrolls, cursor movements, and typing, all aimed at improving our site's content and user experience.

Third-party technologies on our site may utilize their cookies, each governed by their respective privacy policies. For details on our use of cookies, refer to our Cookie Policy. We also provide a link for more information on Google's cookie practices and another link if you opt out of Google Analytics.

7. Third-party websites we interact with

Our website features links to documents, files, or web pages, known as "Third-Party Properties," which are outside our control. These may include pages linked to the respective third-party entities themselves. Should you follow these links and share information on such Third-Party Properties, third parties may have access to your personal details. It's important to note that agreements might exist between qrcodecreator.guru, its partners, and these third parties regarding data exchange, which could include Personal Information. Remember, our privacy policies do not cover the privacy practices of these third-party sites. We strongly recommend reviewing the privacy policies and terms of any Third-Party Properties before engaging with them.

8. Preferences for handling your data

We urge users to think carefully before sharing personal information with us, in line with our privacy policy. This guidance applies universally, irrespective of your location. Your rights to manage your personal information are subject to certain conditions:

8.1. Controlling Cookies and Other Tracking Tools: You can adjust your browser settings to restrict or block cookies from third-party sites or services. Detailed steps on how to do this can be found in Section 2.1.1 of this agreement.

8.2. Reviewing and Updating Personal Information: It's a good practice to periodically check your personal information for accuracy, make any updates, or request its removal from our databases if you believe it's no longer necessary. Further details on managing your information are provided in Section 2 mentioned above.

9. Identifying your privacy rights

9.1. European Union Data Subjects: We adhere to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) principles when collecting, using, and storing personal information.

If you're in the EU, you have several rights regarding your personal data:

• Access Request: You can ask to see the personal data we hold about you. We'll need some form of identification to verify who you are before we can provide this information.
• Corrections: If you find any inaccuracies or incomplete information in the data we have about you, please inform us so we can make the necessary updates. Additionally, if you wish to revoke your consent for us to use your personal data, contact us directly. It's important to note that withdrawing your consent does not affect the legality of any data processing before the withdrawal.
• Deletion or Restriction: You have the right to request the deletion of your personal data or restrict its use. This extends to third parties who may hold your data under the terms of this Privacy Policy, and we'll take steps to ensure they comply with your request, along with any legal obligations.
• Lodging Complaints: If you have concerns about handling your data, you have the right to complain to the regulatory authority responsible for data protection in your region.
• Objection to Use: You can object to processing your personal data, particularly if it's being used for direct marketing.

9.2. For Our Canadian Users: If you're a Canadian resident and wish to know if your personal information has been shared with third parties for direct marketing purposes, please contact us at [email protected].

9.3. Privacy Information for California Residents: Californians are protected by specific state laws regarding their personal data. We've updated our privacy policy with a section tailored to these provisions. Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), residents of California are granted certain rights regarding their personal data, provided they meet the legal criteria.

• Right to Know/Access: You have the right to be fully aware of all personal data collected, used, disclosed, or sold about you in the past 12 months. Before requesting access, please review Sections 3.1 (data you provide), 3.2 (data we collect), and 3.3 (third-party data). Upon verifying your request, we will provide a detailed report of the personal information we have about you.
• Right to Deletion: You can ask for your personal information deleted from our records. Exceptions may apply, such as for data needed for troubleshooting, fulfilling legal duties, or security purposes. We will delete your data subject to identity verification unless special circumstances arise.
• Right to Opt-Out from Sale: We currently do not sell personal information. However, certain uses of cookies might be considered a sale under the CCPA. Californians can opt out of selling their personal information at any time. To exercise this right, find the "do not sell my personal information" link at the bottom of our site and follow the instructions. Note that opting out doesn’t stop the appearance of generic ads that may still be relevant to our services.
• Policy Against Discrimination: Currently, we do not sell personal information. It's essential to understand that, according to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), certain uses of cookies might be interpreted as selling personal data. Californians have the right to prevent their personal information from being shared with third parties not affiliated with us. To exercise this right, simply navigate to the "do not sell my personal information" link located at the bottom of our webpage, click it, and follow the instructions provided. Opting out doesn't mean you won't see advertisements; it means the ads may not be as customized to the unique aspects of our services or your specific interests.
• Responding to Privacy Inquiries: We aim to provide comprehensive and thoughtful responses to all privacy inquiries within 45 days. Should we need more time to address a request fully, we'll inform you in writing and extend the period by up to 45 days. This extension could be necessary for various reasons, including but not limited to maintaining personal information for troubleshooting, identifying security issues, fulfilling legal requirements, or navigating complex verification processes.
• California Do Not Track Notice: Many web browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature, allowing users to indicate a preference against tracking across websites. Currently, our system does not support the recognition of DNT signals. As a result, third parties, like analytics providers, may collect data about your online activities across multiple websites and services, which can influence the personalized experience on our platform, depending on individual user settings.

10. Protecting Your Information

At the heart of our operations is the commitment to information security. We implement robust measures to protect the integrity and confidentiality of all information processed, transmitted, and stored through our website and IT infrastructure. Our site is fortified with SSL encryption, and we conduct regular reviews of both our website’s security and the security of the data we handle. We utilize third-party service providers for data transfer and storage, ensuring they adhere to high-security standards and certifications. Additionally, we have established stringent access controls and surveillance systems to regulate and monitor staff access to sensitive information.

It's important to acknowledge that despite our vigorous security protocols, the vast nature of the internet means absolute security against all unauthorized intrusions and other cyber threats cannot be guaranteed. Therefore, we cannot fully assure that our systems or services will be immune to security breaches.

11. Privacy for Minors

Our services are not designed for individuals under sixteen, adhering to our strict policy against collecting Personal Information from children below this threshold. Should we inadvertently acquire such information from individuals under sixteen, we commit to promptly erasing it. If you have any concerns or need further clarification regarding how we handle children's information, please contact us at [email protected].

12. Information for Non-US Users

When personal information is sent across borders, it might end up in countries that don't protect data the same way your home country does. For instance, transferring data to the United States might pose such a risk. To counter this, we establish strict agreements with our international partners to protect your data throughout its journey.

By using our services and providing us with your Personal Information, you agree to our privacy policy, which includes transferring your data to the United States and other countries as necessary.

13. Our Dedication to Privacy

We're proud of our commitment to staying at the forefront of privacy and data protection. Our priority is adapting to our customers' evolving needs while ensuring the highest privacy standards. We constantly update our practices to maintain this commitment.

14. Getting in Touch

We aim for our privacy policy to be straightforward and easy to understand. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at [email protected]. For those in the United Kingdom, you have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) directly through their website at https://ico.org.uk/make-a-complaint/.