Privacy Policy

Who We Are

The QR Spot is a QR code generator service operated by Helios Innovations. Our website address is: https://theqrspot.com

What Data We Collect

Information You Provide

• Email Address: When you save QR codes to your dashboard, we collect your email address for magic link authentication
• URLs: The destination URLs you input to generate QR codes
• QR Code Metadata: Creation date, edit history, and scan analytics for your saved QR codes

Information We Collect Automatically

• Analytics Data: We use cookies and similar technologies to collect:
  • Pages visited
  • Time spent on site
  • Browser type and version
  • Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
  • Geographic location (country/city level)
  • Referral source (how you found us)
• Scan Analytics: When someone scans your QR code, we collect:
  • Scan timestamp
  • Geographic location (country/city level)
  • Device type
  • Browser type

Advertising Data

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google may collect:

• Cookies and advertising identifiers
• IP address
• Browsing behavior across sites
• For more information: Google Privacy Policy

How We Use Your Data

We use the collected data to:

• Generate and store your QR codes
• Send you magic link emails for dashboard access
• Provide scan analytics for your QR codes
• Improve our service and user experience
• Display relevant advertisements (via Google AdSense)
• Prevent fraud and abuse

How We Store Your Data

• Data Storage: Your data is stored on secure servers provided by Supabase (hosted on AWS)
• Encryption: All data is encrypted in transit (HTTPS) and at rest
• Retention: We retain your QR codes and analytics data as long as your account is active
• Deletion: You can request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us

Your Data Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your data
• Rectification: Correct inaccurate data
• Erasure: Request deletion of your data
• Portability: Export your data in a machine-readable format
• Object: Opt out of certain data processing activities

To exercise these rights, contact us at: info@heliosinnovations.org

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• Supabase: Database and authentication
• Vercel: Hosting and deployment
• Google AdSense: Advertising
• Google Analytics: Website analytics (optional)

Each service has its own privacy policy governing how they handle your data.

Cookies

We use cookies for:

• Authentication: Keeping you logged in
• Analytics: Understanding how you use our service
• Advertising: Showing relevant ads via Google AdSense

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect site functionality.

Do Not Track

We honor Do Not Track (DNT) signals. When DNT is enabled, we disable analytics tracking.

Children's Privacy

The QR Spot is not intended for users under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children.

International Users

Your data may be transferred to and processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.

Contact Us

For privacy-related questions or requests:

• Email: info@heliosinnovations.org
• Website: https://theqrspot.com