Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 2026
This privacy policy describes how Free QR Codes (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects information when you use our website at free-qr-codes.net (the “Site”) and our QR code generator tool (the “Tool”).
1. Information We Collect
QR Code Data
Our QR code generator runs entirely in your web browser. The URLs, text, or other data you enter into the Tool are processed locally on your device using client-side JavaScript. We do not transmit, store, or have access to any data you enter into the QR code generator. Your data never leaves your device during the QR code generation process.
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our Site, our hosting provider (Vercel) may automatically collect certain technical information, including:
- IP address (anonymized)
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Referring URL
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Date and time of your visit
This information is collected through standard web server logs and is used solely to maintain the security and performance of the Site.
Personal Information
We do not require you to create an account, provide an email address, or submit any personal information to use our Tool. We do not collect names, email addresses, phone numbers, or any other personally identifiable information.
2. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Essential Cookies
Our Site may use essential cookies that are necessary for the website to function properly. These cookies do not track your browsing activity across other sites.
Third-Party Advertising Cookies
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on certain content pages of our Site. Google AdSense may use cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our Site or other websites. Specifically:
- Google uses the DoubleClick cookie to serve ads based on your visit to this Site and other sites on the internet.
- You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
- You may also opt out of third-party vendor cookies by visiting the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page.
Advertisements are only displayed on content-rich pages such as our guides and educational articles. We do not place ads on the QR code generation interface, result screens, or pages with minimal content.
3. How We Use Information
The limited information we collect is used to:
- Maintain and improve the performance and security of the Site
- Understand how visitors use the Site to improve content and user experience
- Display relevant advertisements through Google AdSense
We do not sell, rent, or share any personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
4. Third-Party Services
Our Site uses the following third-party services:
- Vercel — for website hosting and deployment. Vercel's privacy policy is available at vercel.com/legal/privacy-policy.
- Google AdSense — for displaying advertisements. Google's privacy policy is available at policies.google.com/privacy.
5. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect the information collected through our Site. Our QR code generator processes all data locally in your browser, ensuring that your data is never transmitted over the internet. The Site is served over HTTPS to encrypt all communications between your browser and our servers.
6. Children's Privacy
Our Site is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
8. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this privacy policy, please contact us through our contact page or open an issue on our GitHub repository.