Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how QrLinqq ("Company", "we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website at https://online-qr-generator.com/ (the "Service"). It explains what these technologies are and why we use them, as well as your rights to control our use of them.

In some cases we may use cookies to collect personal information, or that becomes personal information if we combine it with other information.

1. WHAT ARE COOKIES?

Cookies are small data files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used by website owners to make their websites work, or to work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information.

Cookies set by the website owner (in this case, QrLinqq) are called "first-party cookies." Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called "third-party cookies." Third-party cookies enable third-party features or functionality to be provided on or through the website (e.g., advertising, interactive content, and analytics). The parties that set these third-party cookies can recognize your computer both when it visits the website in question and also when it visits certain other websites.

2. WHY DO WE USE COOKIES?

We use first-party and third-party cookies for several reasons:

• Essential Cookies: These cookies are required for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility.
• Authentication Cookies: These cookies are necessary to maintain your login session and authenticate your identity when you use our Services.
• Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your username, language, or region) and provide enhanced, personalized features.

3. WHAT TYPES OF COOKIES DO WE USE?

Essential Cookies

These cookies are strictly necessary to provide you with services available through our website and to use some of its features, such as access to secure areas. Without these cookies, services you have asked for cannot be provided.

Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow our website to remember information that changes the way the website behaves or looks, such as your preferred language or the region you are in.

Currently, we do not use any functionality cookies. However, we may use browser localStorage and sessionStorage for temporary data storage, which is similar to cookies but stored differently.

Analytics and Performance Cookies

These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us to know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site.

Currently, we do not use any analytics or performance tracking cookies. We may implement analytics services in the future, and if we do, we will update this Cookie Policy accordingly.

Targeting/Advertising Cookies

These cookies are set through our site by our advertising partner (Google AdSense) to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement as well as help measure the effectiveness of the advertising campaign.

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website to support the free operation of our Service. Google AdSense uses cookies and similar technologies to:

• Deliver personalized advertisements based on your browsing behavior and interests
• Measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns
• Limit the number of times you see the same advertisement
• Track conversions and interactions with advertisements

You can control or opt out of advertising cookies through your browser settings or by visiting Google's Ad Settings. You can also opt out of personalized advertising from Google and other participating companies through the Digital Advertising Alliance or Your Online Choices.

Note: Opting out of advertising cookies does not mean you will not see advertisements. You will still see advertisements, but they may be less relevant to your interests.

4. HOW LONG DO COOKIES LAST?

Cookies can remain on your computer or mobile device for different periods of time. Some cookies are "session cookies," meaning they exist only while your browser is open. These are deleted automatically once you close your browser. Other cookies are "persistent cookies," meaning they survive after your browser is closed. They can be used by websites to recognize your computer when you open your browser and browse the Internet again.

Our Appwrite session cookie is typically a session cookie that expires when you close your browser or log out. However, the exact duration is determined by the Appwrite authentication service and may vary based on your session settings.

5. HOW CAN YOU CONTROL COOKIES?

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie rights by setting your preferences in your browser settings.

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. However, limiting cookies may impact your experience using our website. Here are links to the cookie settings for the most popular browsers:

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Safari
• Microsoft Edge

Important Note: If you choose to disable or delete cookies, some features of our website may not function properly. In particular, you may not be able to log in to your account or use certain features that require authentication.

6. WHAT ABOUT OTHER TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES?

Cookies are not the only way to recognize or track visitors to a website. We may use other, similar technologies from time to time, like web beacons (sometimes called "tracking pixels" or "clear gifs"). These are tiny graphics files that contain a unique identifier that enable us to recognize when someone has visited our website or opened an e-mail that we have sent them.

Currently, we do not use web beacons or similar tracking technologies. If we implement such technologies in the future, we will update this Cookie Policy to inform you.

We also use browser localStorage and sessionStorage for temporary data storage. These are similar to cookies but are stored differently in your browser. We use these technologies to:

• Store temporary application state
• Improve user experience by remembering preferences
• Clear data when you log out for security purposes

7. DO WE USE THIRD-PARTY COOKIES?

Yes, we use third-party cookies from Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. These cookies are set by Google when you visit our website and are used to deliver personalized advertisements and measure ad performance.

In addition to third-party advertising cookies from Google AdSense, we also use first-party cookies set by QrLinqq and our authentication service provider (Appwrite) for essential website functionality.

For more information about Google AdSense cookies and how to control them, please see the "Targeting/Advertising Cookies" section above or visit Google's Privacy Policy.

8. UPDATES TO THIS COOKIE POLICY

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time in order to reflect changes to the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please therefore revisit this Cookie Policy regularly to stay informed about our use of cookies and related technologies.

The date at the top of this Cookie Policy indicates when it was last updated.

9. WHERE CAN YOU GET MORE INFORMATION?

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or other technologies, please email us at support@qrlinqq.com.

For more information about cookies, including how to see what cookies have been set on your device and how to manage and delete them, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.