Privacy Policy

App Name: ScanGenie – QR & Barcode AI

Last Updated: November 21, 2025

Welcome to ScanGenie – QR & Barcode AI (“we”, “our”, or “us”).
We value your trust and are committed to protecting your privacy.
This Privacy Policy describes how we handle your information when you use our mobile application.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 User-Provided Data

When you scan or generate QR codes and barcodes, the entered or detected content (such as text, links, contact info, etc.) is processed locally on your device.

The app may store your scan and generation history in the local Room Database for easy access — this data never leaves your phone.

1.2 Automatically Collected Data

Camera Access: Used only for scanning QR codes and barcodes through Google ML Kit Barcode Scanner. Camera input is processed in real-time and never stored or uploaded.

monkey.com API: Used when you generate a QR code using AI or special templates. Only the text or data required for generation is securely sent via HTTPS.

Firebase Crashlytics: Used to detect, report, and fix app crashes. No personal user data is collected — crash logs include device info, OS version, and app state.

Firebase Analytics: Used to understand general app usage patterns. We do not collect or store personally identifiable information.

Firebase Remote Config: Used to remotely update certain app behaviors or UI settings to improve stability and user experience.

Google AdMob: Used to display ads. AdMob may collect advertising identifiers such as AAID for delivering personalized or non-personalized ads.

2. How We Use Your Information

Scan and decode QR & barcodes (via ML Kit).
Generate QR codes using ZXing and Color Picker.
Store scan history locally for your convenience.
Process generation requests securely through monkey.com API.
Improve app stability using Firebase Crashlytics.
Analyze app usage patterns using Firebase Analytics.
Optimize app behavior using Firebase Remote Config.
Show ads using Google AdMob.

3. Data Storage and Security

All scan data is stored locally in your device via Room Database.

Requests to monkey.com API use secure HTTPS channels.

Firebase services collect only essential diagnostic and usage data.

4. Permissions Used

Permission	Purpose
Camera	To scan QR codes and barcodes using ML Kit.
Read & Write Storage	To save or share generated QR images and maintain your local history.
Post Notifications	To send important app-related notifications (if applicable).

5. Third-Party Services

monkey.com API – For generating QR codes.
Google ML Kit – For barcode scanning.
ZXing – For QR generation.
Firebase Crashlytics – For crash reporting.
Firebase Analytics – For usage analysis.
Firebase Remote Config – For app behavior optimization.
Google AdMob – For displaying ads.

6. Your Data Rights

Delete your scan history anytime.
Disable permissions (camera, storage) anytime through settings.
Request info about collected diagnostics through Google’s data tools.

7. Children’s Privacy

The app is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will appear inside the app.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:

📧 appexperts2022@gmail.com

ScanGenie – QR & Barcode AI Support Team