Privacy Policy

1📋 Introduction

Welcome to QR Code King ("we", "us", "our"), operated under the domain qrcodeking.com. We are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy.

This Privacy Policy applies to all users of our website https://qrcodeking.com and all services offered through it, including document upload, QR code generation, document viewing and subscription management.

By accessing or using our website and services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with any part of this policy, please do not use our services.

This policy is written in compliance with applicable Indian data protection laws and is aligned with the requirements of Google AdSense, Google Analytics and other third-party services we use.

2📊 Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information when you use QR Code King:

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

• Account Information: Name, email address, phone number and password when you register
• Business Information: Company name, business type and product/material descriptions
• Payment Information: Transaction reference numbers for PhonePe and UPI payments (we do not store card or bank details)
• Contact Form Data: Name, email, message content when you contact us
• Uploaded Documents: PDF files, images of invoices, MTCs, challans and other business documents you upload to our platform

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, time spent, clicks and actions on our platform
• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, screen resolution, device type (mobile/desktop)
• IP Address: Collected for security, fraud prevention and approximate location
• QR Scan Data: When a QR code is scanned, we record the scan timestamp, approximate location (city level) and device type
• Cookies and Tracking: Session cookies, preference cookies and analytics cookies (see Section 4)

Data Type	Why Collected	How Long Kept
Name & Email	Account creation and communication	Until account deletion
Uploaded Documents	QR code linking and document viewing	Until you delete them
Payment Reference	Subscription verification	3 years (legal requirement)
QR Scan Logs	Analytics and scan tracking dashboard	12 months
IP Address	Security and fraud prevention	90 days
Cookies	Session management and analytics	As per cookie settings

3⚙️ How We Use Your Data

We use your personal information only for the following purposes:

• To create and manage your QR Code King account
• To allow you to upload documents and generate unique QR codes
• To enable receivers to view your documents when they scan your QR code
• To process and verify your subscription payments via PhonePe and UPI
• To send you important account notifications, billing receipts and service updates
• To provide customer support when you contact us
• To show you your scan analytics — how many times your QR was scanned and from where
• To improve our platform features and user experience based on usage patterns
• To detect fraud, prevent abuse and keep our platform secure
• To comply with applicable Indian laws and legal obligations
• To serve relevant advertisements through Google AdSense (see Section 5)

4🍪 Cookies & Tracking Technologies

QR Code King uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to operate our website and improve your experience. A cookie is a small text file stored on your device by your web browser.

Types of Cookies We Use

Cookie Type	Purpose	Duration
Essential Cookies	Required for login sessions and platform functionality. Cannot be disabled.	Session
Preference Cookies	Remember your settings and preferences on the platform.	30 days
Analytics Cookies	Google Analytics — track pages visited, usage patterns and platform improvements.	2 years
Advertising Cookies	Google AdSense — serve personalised or non-personalised ads based on your browsing.	13 months

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling essential cookies may prevent you from using core features of our platform. Most browsers allow you to refuse new cookies, delete existing cookies and set preferences per website.

5📢 Google AdSense & Advertising

QR Code King uses Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google AdSense is a service provided by Google LLC that displays targeted ads to users based on their interests and browsing behaviour.

By using our website, you consent to the processing of data about you by Google in the manner described in Google's Privacy Policy and for the purposes set out above.

• Google AdSense may collect data including your IP address, browser type, pages visited and referring URLs
• This data is used to show you relevant advertisements
• We do not control the content of advertisements shown by Google AdSense
• Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website
• You may opt out of personalised ads at optout.aboutads.info

We also use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. Google Analytics collects information such as how often users visit our site, what pages they visit and what other sites they used prior to coming to our site. We use this data only to improve our platform. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

6📄 Document Data & Storage

When you upload a document to QR Code King, the following applies:

• Your document is stored securely on our servers hosted in India via Hostinger VPS
• Each uploaded document is assigned a unique, unguessable ID that is embedded in your QR code link
• Only someone with your QR code link can view the document — there is no public directory or listing of documents
• Documents are served in read-only mode — receivers cannot download, edit or copy the document
• You can delete your uploaded documents at any time from your dashboard — deletion is permanent
• We do not access, read, analyse or share the content of your uploaded documents
• Documents uploaded to our platform must not contain illegal, obscene or fraudulent content — doing so will result in immediate account termination

7🤝 Data Sharing & Third Parties

We do not sell, rent or trade your personal information to any third party. We may share your data only in the following limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: Hostinger (VPS hosting and email services) for storing data and sending transactional emails — bound by confidentiality agreements
• Payment Processing: PhonePe / UPI payment gateway for processing subscription payments — we share only the minimum required information
• Google Services: Google Analytics and Google AdSense as described in Section 4 and 5
• Legal Requirements: If required by Indian law, court order or government authority, we may disclose your information
• Business Transfer: If QR Code King is acquired or merged, your data may be transferred to the new owner — you will be notified in advance

We require all third parties to respect the security of your personal data and to treat it in accordance with applicable law. We do not allow our third-party service providers to use your personal data for their own purposes.

8🔐 Data Security

We take the security of your personal data seriously and implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect it:

• All data transmission is encrypted using SSL/TLS (HTTPS)
• Passwords are stored using strong one-way hashing — we cannot see your password
• Document files are stored on a secured VPS server with restricted access
• QR code document links use long, randomly generated, unguessable unique IDs
• Regular security updates are applied to our server software
• Access to production systems is restricted to authorised personnel only

However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security. In the event of a data breach that affects your rights, we will notify you as required by applicable law.

9✊ Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data held by QR Code King:

• Right to Access: You can request a copy of all personal data we hold about you
• Right to Correction: You can update or correct your account information at any time from your dashboard
• Right to Deletion: You can request deletion of your account and all associated data, including uploaded documents
• Right to Withdraw Consent: You can withdraw consent for marketing emails at any time by clicking Unsubscribe in any email or by contacting us
• Right to Data Portability: You can request an export of your data in a common format
• Right to Object: You can object to processing of your data for advertising or analytics purposes
• Right to Opt-Out of Ads: You can opt out of personalised Google ads via Google Ad Settings

To exercise any of these rights, please email us at info@qrcodeking.com with the subject line "Data Rights Request". We will respond within 30 days.

10👶 Children's Privacy

QR Code King is a business-to-business service intended for use by adults and registered businesses. Our services are not directed at children under the age of 18.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18 years of age. If you are a parent or guardian and you believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at info@qrcodeking.com and we will delete such information promptly.

11🔗 Third Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including payment processors, social media platforms and reference resources. These third-party sites have their own privacy policies and we have no control over their content or practices.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external websites. We encourage you to read the privacy policy of every website you visit. This Privacy Policy applies only to information collected by qrcodeking.com.

12🗓️ Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with our legal obligations:

• Account data is retained for as long as your account is active, plus 30 days after deletion request
• Uploaded documents are retained until you delete them or until your account is closed
• Payment records are retained for 3 years as required by Indian financial regulations
• QR scan logs are retained for 12 months and then automatically deleted
• Contact form submissions are retained for 12 months unless you request earlier deletion
• Server logs and IP addresses are retained for 90 days for security purposes

After the applicable retention period, data is permanently deleted from our systems and backup servers.

13🔄 Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our services, legal requirements or data practices. When we make significant changes, we will:

• Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
• Notify registered users by email at least 7 days before changes take effect
• Display a prominent notice on our homepage for important changes

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Your continued use of QR Code King after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

14📬 Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal data, please contact us:

• Email: info@qrcodeking.com
• Website: qrcodeking.com
• Subject Line: Privacy Policy Query
• Response Time: Within 30 days of receiving your request