Effective Date: January 13, 2026

QR Chameleon ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our URL shortening and QR code generation service (the "Service").

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using our Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the Service.

This Privacy Policy does not apply to the practices of third parties that we do not own or control, including other companies' websites, services, and applications that you can access through our Service. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you access.

ACCESSIBILITY: IF YOU ARE HAVING ANY TROUBLE ACCESSING THIS PRIVACY POLICY, PLEASE CONTACT US AT PRIVACY@QRCHAMELEON.COM.

Information You Provide

Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, and password.
Payment Information: If you subscribe to a paid plan, we collect billing information through our payment processor, Stripe. We do not store your full credit card details on our servers.
Content: URLs you submit for shortening, QR code configurations, and any custom settings you apply.
Communications: Information you provide when you contact us for support or feedback.

Information Collected Automatically

Analytics Data: When someone clicks a shortened link or scans a QR code, we collect information about that interaction, including IP address, device type, browser type, operating system, referring URL, and geographic location (city, region, country).
Usage Data: Information about how you use our Service, including pages viewed, features used, and time spent on the platform.
Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to maintain your session, remember your preferences, and analyze usage patterns.

We use the information we collect to:

Provide, maintain, and improve our Service
Process transactions and manage your subscription
Send you technical notices, updates, security alerts, and administrative messages
Respond to your comments, questions, and customer service requests
Generate analytics and insights about link and QR code performance
Detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent transactions and abuse
Comply with legal obligations

Our core service involves tracking interactions with your shortened links and QR codes. When someone clicks your link or scans your QR code, we collect:

IP address (used for geographic location and anonymized for privacy)
Device information (mobile, desktop, tablet)
Browser and operating system
Referring website or application
Date and time of interaction
Geographic location (city, region, country level)

This data is used to provide you with analytics about your links and QR codes. We implement bot detection to filter out non-human traffic and provide accurate engagement metrics.

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

Service Providers: We share information with third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf, such as payment processing (Stripe), email delivery, and infrastructure hosting.
Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or government request, or when we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.
Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.
With Your Consent: We may share information for other purposes with your explicit consent.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

We retain your account information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. Analytics data is retained according to your subscription plan:

Free Plan: 30 days of analytics history
Paid Plans: Extended analytics history based on plan tier

You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time through your account settings or by contacting us.

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your information, including:

Encryption of data in transit (TLS/SSL)
Secure password hashing
Regular security assessments
Access controls and authentication requirements
Secure data centers with physical security measures

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

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

Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
Correction: Request correction of inaccurate personal information
Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format
Opt-Out: Opt out of marketing communications at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@qrchameleon.com or through your account settings.

We use the following types of cookies:

Essential Cookies: Required for the Service to function properly (authentication, security)
Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our Service
Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our Service. For more details, see our Cookie Policy.

Our Service integrates with or uses the following third-party services:

Stripe: Payment processing. See Stripe's Privacy Policy
Google OAuth: Account authentication. See Google's Privacy Policy

Our Service is not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 16, we will take steps to delete such information.

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws different from those in your country. We take appropriate safeguards to ensure your information remains protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Effective Date" at the top. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: privacy@qrchameleon.com