Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 15, 2025
Introduction
“sweet scan - Cute QR Code Reader -“ (hereinafter referred to as “the App”) is a QR code reader application with a cute layout designed for women. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle personal information in the App.
Information We Collect
1. Camera Access
The App requests camera access for the following purpose:
- Camera: To scan and read QR codes
Important: Images captured by the camera are processed only on your device and are never transmitted to external servers. All QR code reading processes are completed on the device.
2. History Data
The App stores the history of scanned QR codes on your device:
- History Storage: Records the content and timestamp of previously scanned QR codes
- Local Storage: All history data is stored only on your device and is never transmitted to external servers
3. Analytics and Crash Reports (Firebase Analytics & Crashlytics)
The App uses Firebase Analytics and Firebase Crashlytics to improve our services. The following information may be automatically collected:
- Crash reports (for improving app stability)
- Usage statistics (for app improvement)
- Device information (device model, OS version, etc.)
This information is anonymized and does not contain personally identifiable information.
4. Advertising Data (AdMob)
The App uses Google AdMob to display advertisements. AdMob may collect the following information to optimize ad delivery:
- Advertising identifier (IDFA)
- Device information
- App usage information
- Ad interaction information
For more details, please see Google’s Privacy Policy.
5. App Tracking Transparency (ATT)
On iOS 14 and later, we use the App Tracking Transparency framework to request tracking permission. You can change tracking permission at any time in your device settings.
How We Use Information
The collected information is used for the following purposes:
- Providing app functionality (QR code reading features, history management)
- Improving app quality and fixing bugs
- Analyzing app usage
- Delivering advertisements
Information Sharing
Information collected by the App may be shared with the following third-party services:
- Firebase Analytics: For usage statistics analysis
- Firebase Crashlytics: For crash reporting
- Google AdMob: For ad delivery
These services handle information according to their respective privacy policies.
Important: QR code scan content and history data are never shared with third parties.
Your Rights
You have the following rights:
- You can change camera access permissions in your device settings
- You can limit the use of advertising identifier (IDFA) in your device settings
- You can change App Tracking Transparency permissions in your device settings
- You can delete history data from the app settings
- You can stop future information collection by uninstalling the App
Data Retention Period
- QR code history data: Stored only on the device and retained until you uninstall the app or delete the history
- Crash reports: Stored according to Firebase Crashlytics policies
- Analytics data: Stored according to Firebase Analytics policies
- Advertising data: Stored according to AdMob policies
Children’s Privacy
The App is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your information. QR code scan content and history data are all processed and stored only on the device and are never transmitted externally.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy may be changed without notice. In case of significant changes, we will update the “Last updated” date on this page. We recommend that you review this page periodically.
Third-Party Service Privacy Policies
Privacy policies of third-party services used by the App:
- Google Privacy Policy
- Firebase Analytics Privacy and Security
- Firebase Crashlytics Privacy and Security
- AdMob (Google Ads)
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of Japan.