Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 23, 2026

1. Introduction

QR & Barcode Scanner ("the App") is developed and operated by Scratterz ("we", "us", "our"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our App.

This policy applies globally and is designed to comply with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), the Brazilian General Data Protection Law (LGPD), and other applicable data protection laws.

2. Data We Collect

2.1 Data stored locally on your device

The following data is processed and stored exclusively on your device. We never have access to it:

• Scan history — scanned codes and timestamps
• App settings — theme, language, preferences
• Favorites — bookmarked scan entries

2.2 Data collected by third-party services

The App uses the following third-party services that may collect data as described below:

Service	Data Collected	Purpose
Google Play Billing	Purchase transaction data	Processing in-app purchases
Open Food Facts	Barcode numbers (product EAN/UPC)	Fetching product information (optional, disabled by default)

3. Data We Do NOT Collect

We want to be transparent about what we do not do:

• We do not collect your name, email, phone number, or any personal identifiers
• We do not access your location, contacts, photos, or other media
• We do not operate our own servers or databases for user data
• We do not sell personal data to anyone
• We do not use any analytics, advertising, or tracking SDKs

4. App Permissions

The App requests only the permissions it needs:

Permission	Required	Purpose
Camera	Yes	Scanning QR codes and barcodes. Images are processed in real-time and never stored or transmitted.
Internet	No	Required only for product information lookup and in-app purchases. Core scanning works offline.
Vibration	No	Optional haptic feedback on successful scan. Can be disabled in settings.

5. Data Security

Your local app data is stored in the App's private storage on your device, accessible only by the App itself. All data transmitted to third-party services (Open Food Facts, RevenueCat) is encrypted in transit using TLS (Transport Layer Security).

We recommend enabling a device lock (PIN, fingerprint, or face recognition) for additional protection of your data.

6. Data Retention & Deletion

Local data: You can delete individual scan entries, clear your entire scan history, or delete all app data at any time within the App. Uninstalling the App automatically removes all locally stored data.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services to enable core functionality of our app. Each service processes certain data according to its own privacy policy.

RevenueCat

We use RevenueCat, Inc. (San Francisco, USA) to manage subscriptions and one-time purchases (e.g. Lifetime upgrade).

Data shared:

• Anonymous user ID (no personally identifiable information)
• Purchase receipts (product ID, transaction ID, purchase timestamp)
• Device type and operating system version
• App version

Purpose: Processing and verification of purchases, management of active subscriptions, providing Restore Purchases functionality.

Legal basis: Performance of contract (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR)

Learn more: RevenueCat Privacy Policy

Google Play Billing

Payment processing is handled by Google Play Billing (Google LLC, Mountain View, USA). We have no access to your payment details (credit card, PayPal account, etc.) — these are handled directly by Google.

Purpose: Processing of in-app purchases and subscriptions.

Learn more: Google Play Privacy Policy

Your Rights Regarding Purchases and Subscriptions

• View: Access your purchase history via Google Play → Profile → Payments & Subscriptions
• Cancel: Cancel subscriptions anytime directly in Google Play Store (app settings → “Manage subscription”)
• Refund: Request via Google Play or contact us at business@scratterz.com
• Delete RevenueCat data: Send a request to business@scratterz.com, we will initiate deletion per GDPR Art. 17

7. Your Rights

Regardless of your location, you have the following rights regarding your data:

• Right to access: All your data is accessible directly in the App (history, favorites, settings).
• Right to deletion: Delete individual entries or your entire history at any time.
• Right to data portability: Export your scan data in CSV, JSON, or TXT format using the App's export feature.
• Right to object: Disable online features (product lookup) in settings at any time.

8. Children's Privacy

The App is designed for a general audience and does not knowingly collect personal data from children under the age of 13. Since all user-generated data is stored locally and no personal information is collected by us, the App is safe for users of all ages. The App does not target children as its primary audience.

9. Third-Party Links

The App may open external links (e.g., URLs from scanned QR codes, product pages, or the Google Play Store). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external sites you visit.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the App or applicable laws. Significant changes will be communicated through an in-app notification. Continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy. The "Last updated" date at the top indicates the most recent revision.