Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 4, 2026

QR Forge ("we," "our," or "us") operates the QR Forge website. This page informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data when you use our Service and the choices you have associated with that data.

Information We Collect

QR Forge is designed to be privacy-friendly. We do not require user accounts or collect personal information to generate QR codes.

• URLs you enter: The URLs you type into the generator are processed entirely in your browser. We do not transmit, store, or log any URLs you enter on our servers.
• QR Code History: Your recently generated QR codes are stored in your browser's localStorage. This data never leaves your device and can be cleared at any time through your browser settings or the clear history button.
• Usage Data: We may collect anonymous usage statistics such as page views, browser type, and device type to improve our service.

Cookies and Advertising

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google AdSense and its partners may use cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this or other websites.

• Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our site and/or 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 aboutads.info.

Cookies We Use

• Essential cookies: We use a cookie to remember your cookie consent preferences.
• Advertising cookies: Google AdSense sets cookies to serve relevant advertisements and limit the number of times you see an ad.
• Analytics cookies: We may use analytics services to understand how visitors interact with our website.

Third-Party Services

Our website may contain links to other sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of other sites. We encourage you to read the privacy statements of each website that collects personal information.

• Google AdSense: Google Privacy Policy

Data Security

Since all QR code generation happens locally in your browser, your data is inherently secure. No URL data is transmitted to our servers or any third party through our application.

Children's Privacy

Our Service does not address anyone under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13.

Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction (including GDPR, CCPA), you may have the right to:

• Access, correct, or delete your personal data
• Object to or restrict processing of your data
• Opt out of personalized advertising
• Withdraw consent at any time

Changes to This Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us through the information provided on our website.