VCrds Privacy Policy - Data Protection & Privacy for QR Code Services

1. Introduction

In Plain English: This document explains what information we collect when you use VCrds and why. Your privacy is a top priority for us, and we are committed to being transparent about how we handle your data.

VCrds ("we," "our," or "us") operates the VCrds mobile application and website (the "Service"). This Privacy Policy 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.

2. Information We Collect

In Plain English: We collect the information you provide to us, like your email address and the links you add to your profile. We also collect some data automatically, such as usage statistics, to help improve our service.

We collect several different types of information for various purposes to provide and improve our Service to you.

A. Data You Provide to Us:

Account Information: When you register, we collect personal information, such as your name and email address.
Profile Content: We collect the data you choose to display on your VCrds page, which may include links to social media, websites, your phone number, UPI ID, and other contact details.

B. Data We Collect Automatically:

Usage Data: We may collect information on how the Service is accessed and used. This may include your computer's IP address, browser type, and pages visited.
Scan Analytics: We collect anonymous data related to the scanning of your QR code. (See Section 4 for details).

3. How We Use Your Data

In Plain English: We use your data to make VCrds work, provide customer support, improve our features, and show you your performance analytics. We don't sell your data.

VCrds uses the collected data for various purposes:

To provide and maintain our Service.
To manage your account and provide you with customer support.
To provide you with analytics and valuable insights about your QR code's performance.
To monitor the usage of our Service and detect/prevent technical issues.
To notify you about changes to our Service.

4. Scan Analytics Data

In Plain English: To give you useful insights, we track anonymous data when your QR code is scanned, like the time, device type, and general location (city/country). We **do not** collect or store the personal identity of the person who scans your code.

One of the core features of VCrds is providing you with analytics about your QR code scans. When your code is scanned, we collect anonymous, aggregated data to power your dashboard. This data is collected to benefit you, the account holder, and is not used to personally identify the individuals who scan your code. Your privacy and the privacy of your connections are paramount.

5. How We Share Your Information

In Plain English: We do not sell your personal data to third parties. We may share data with trusted service providers who help us run our business (like server hosting) or if legally required to do so.

We may share your information with third-party vendors and service providers that help us with hosting, analytics, and customer support. We will only share the information necessary for them to perform these services. We may also disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.

6. Data Security

In Plain English: We take security very seriously and use standard industry practices to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

The security of your data is important to us. We use commercially acceptable means to protect your Personal Data, but we cannot guarantee its absolute security. You are responsible for keeping your account password confidential.

7. Your Data Rights

In Plain English: You have the right to access, update, or delete the information you have provided in your VCrds account at any time directly through your account settings.

You have the right to access, update, or request deletion of your personal data directly within your account settings section. If you are unable to perform these actions yourself, please contact us to assist you.

8. Children's Privacy

In Plain English: VCrds is not intended for use by anyone under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Our Service does not address anyone under the age of 18 ("Children"). We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from anyone under the age of 18. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your Children has provided us with Personal Data, please contact us.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

In Plain English: We may update this policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on this page.

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 at the top of this policy.