Privacy Policy for QR Code Scanner

Last Updated: January 9, 2026

Overview

QR Code Scanner is a browser extension developed by SmartCamp.AI that allows users to scan and extract information from QR codes visible on websites. This privacy policy explains our commitment to protecting your privacy.

Data Collection

We do NOT collect, store, or transmit any user data.

Specifically:

  • ✅ No Personal Information: We do not collect names, email addresses, or any personally identifiable information
  • ✅ No Browsing History: We do not track, record, or store your browsing activity
  • ✅ No Analytics: We do not use Google Analytics or any other tracking services
  • ✅ No Cookies: This extension does not use cookies
  • ✅ No Remote Servers: All QR code processing happens locally in your browser

How the Extension Works

  1. User-Triggered Only: The extension only scans QR codes when you explicitly click the "Scan Page for QR Codes" button
  2. Local Processing: All image analysis and QR code decoding happens entirely in your browser using the open-source jsQR library
  3. No Data Transmission: Scanned QR code data is displayed to you and never sent to any external servers
  4. No Storage: We do not store any scan results or page data

Permissions Explained

The extension requires the following permissions to function:

activeTab

  • Purpose: Access the content of the currently active tab when you click the extension icon
  • Usage: Required to scan images and canvas elements on the page you're viewing
  • Limitation: Only works when you actively use the extension; no background access

scripting

  • Purpose: Inject the QR scanning script into web pages
  • Usage: Allows the extension to analyze images and canvas elements for QR codes
  • Limitation: Only executes when you click the scan button

Third-Party Services

This extension does NOT use any third-party services, APIs, or analytics platforms.

Data Security

Since we don't collect any data, there is no user data to secure or breach. All processing happens locally on your device.

Children's Privacy

This extension does not knowingly collect information from children under 13 years of age. Since we collect no data from any users, this extension is safe for all ages.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected in the "Last Updated" date at the top of this document.

Open Source

The extension's source code is transparent and can be reviewed at any time. We believe in privacy through transparency.

Contact

If you have questions about this privacy policy or the extension:

Your Rights

Since we don't collect any data:

  • There is no data to access, modify, or delete
  • There is no data to export or transfer
  • There is no data to opt-out from

Compliance

This extension complies with:

  • Chrome Web Store Developer Program Policies
  • General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
  • California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
  • Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)

Summary: This is a privacy-first extension. We don't collect, store, or transmit any of your data. Everything happens locally in your browser.