Shark QR Privacy Policy
Thank you for choosing to use the Shark QR app ("the App"). We attach great importance to your privacy and data security. This Privacy Policy (hereinafter referred to as "the Policy") is formulated to clearly inform you of our policies, practices and obligations in the collection, use, storage, protection and disclosure of your personal information when you use the App. By downloading, installing and using the App, you acknowledge that you have read, understood and agreed to all the terms of this Policy. If you do not agree with any content of this Policy, please stop using the App immediately.
1. Introduction
Shark QR is committed to providing you with safe, convenient and efficient QR code-related services. This Policy applies to all users who use the App and all services provided through the App. It explains how we collect, use, store and protect your information, as well as your rights and ways to exercise them. We will strictly abide by relevant laws and regulations on data protection and privacy, and take reasonable and effective measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, modification or destruction.
2. Information Collection
We adhere to the principle of "minimum necessary collection" and only collect the information that is essential for providing and improving the App's functions and services. We will never collect any unnecessary personal information from you, and will not collect your private information without your permission.
2.1 Information Collected Automatically
When you use the App, we may automatically collect some non-personally identifiable information related to your device and usage behavior, which is only used to optimize the App's performance and improve service quality. The specific information includes:
- Device information: Such as device model, device ID (e.g., IMEI, Android ID), operating system version, system language, screen resolution, and device hardware configuration. This information helps us adapt the App to different devices and solve technical problems encountered during use.
- Location information: With your explicit consent, we may collect your approximate location information (obtained through network positioning or GPS) to provide location-related QR code services (if any). You can disable the location permission in your device settings at any time, which will not affect the normal use of other basic functions of the App.
- Usage data: Such as the time you open the App, the functions you use (e.g., QR code generation, scanning), the frequency of use, and the operating records within the App. This information is used to analyze user usage habits, optimize function layout, and improve the overall user experience.
2.2 Information Not Collected
We will never collect your private personal information, including but not limited to your full name, home address, gender, phone number, email address, ID card number, bank card information, social security number and other sensitive personal information. Even if you enter relevant text, numbers or other information when using the App's QR code generation function (e.g., contact information, address, text content), such information will only be stored locally on your own device. We will not upload it to our servers, nor will we share it with any third parties.
2.3 Information Collected Through AI Services
Some AI services in the App (including but not limited to the AI scan function) are provided by Baidu, Inc. ("Baidu"). When you use the AI scan function, we will only upload the photos you actively select to Baidu's server for corresponding AI processing (e.g., identifying content in the photos to complete the scan function). We will not upload any photos or information that you have not selected. No personal data (including the content of the photos you select) will be collected by us or Baidu beyond the scope necessary for completing the service. To further protect your privacy, we strongly recommend that you blur or cover up any private information (such as ID numbers, phone numbers, addresses, etc.) contained in the photos before submitting them for AI scan processing.
3. Information Use
We will strictly use the collected information in accordance with the provisions of this Policy and relevant laws and regulations, and will never use it for purposes not stated in this Policy without your explicit consent.
3.1 Purpose of Information Use
- To provide basic services: Use device information to ensure the normal operation of the App on your device, and use location information (with consent) to provide location-related QR code services.
- To improve service quality: Analyze user usage data to identify potential problems, optimize the App's functions and interface, and provide a more user-friendly experience.
- To complete AI-related services: Upload the photos you select to Baidu's server only for the purpose of completing the AI scan function, and the use of such photos by Baidu will be subject to Baidu's relevant privacy policies.
- To comply with legal obligations: If required by laws, regulations, judicial organs or administrative authorities, we may use or disclose your information in accordance with the law.
3.2 Prohibition of Unauthorized Use and Sharing
Unless we have obtained your explicit written or oral consent, or it is required by laws and regulations, administrative orders or judicial decisions, we will not use your device information, usage data or any other information for any other purposes, nor will we share, transfer, lease or disclose such information to any third parties (except Baidu, which provides AI services as specified in Section 2.3, and Baidu will only use the information within the scope of providing AI services).
4. Information Security
We take data security and privacy protection very seriously, and adopt a series of reasonable and effective security technologies and management measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, modification, damage or loss.
- Technical protection: We use encryption technologies (such as SSL/TLS) to transmit and store sensitive information, prevent information from being intercepted or tampered with during transmission; adopt access control mechanisms to limit the scope of personnel who can access user information, and only authorize personnel who need it to access relevant information.
- Management measures: We formulate strict internal data management systems, conduct regular training on privacy and data security for employees, and clarify the obligations and responsibilities of employees in protecting user information; establish a sound data security incident response mechanism to promptly handle potential security risks and incidents.
- Regular review and update: We will regularly review and evaluate our data security policies and technical measures, and update and optimize them in a timely manner in accordance with the latest security standards and legal requirements to ensure the effectiveness of information protection.
- Local storage protection: The information you enter when generating QR codes is stored locally on your device. We will remind you to properly protect your device to prevent unauthorized access to your device by others, which may lead to the leakage of such information.
5. Privacy Policy Update
We may update this Policy from time to time in accordance with changes in national laws, regulations, industry norms or the needs of the App's business development. The updated Policy will be released through the App (e.g., pop-up window, announcement page) to inform you of the changes.
For any significant changes to the Policy (including but not limited to major adjustments in the scope of information collection and use, changes in the way of information disclosure, etc.), we will notify you in a more prominent manner (such as sending a push notification, sending an email, etc.) and ask you to reconfirm your consent. Your continued use of the App after the update of the Policy shall be deemed as your acceptance of the updated terms. If you do not agree with the updated Policy, please stop using the App immediately.
6. Your Rights
You have the right to know, access, correct, delete and withdraw your consent to your personal information collected by us. If you need to exercise the above rights, you can contact us through the contact information provided in this Policy, and we will reply to you and handle it in a timely manner in accordance with relevant laws and regulations.
- Right to withdraw consent: You can disable the location permission, photo access permission, etc. in your device settings at any time to withdraw your consent to our collection of relevant information. Withdrawing consent will not affect the validity of the information we have collected in accordance with the law before the withdrawal.
- Right to delete information: You can delete the QR code information stored locally on your device at any time through the App's relevant functions. For the information we have collected (such as device information, usage data), you can also request us to delete it by contacting us, and we will delete it in a timely manner if it does not need to be retained in accordance with the law.
7. Contact Information
If you have any questions, suggestions, complaints or requests regarding this Policy, your personal information, or the App's privacy protection, please contact us through the following official channels:
Email: [email protected]
We will reply to your inquiry within a reasonable time (usually 7 working days) and handle your related requests in accordance with relevant laws and regulations.
8. Miscellaneous
This Policy shall be governed by the laws of the region where the App is operated. If any provision of this Policy is deemed invalid or unenforceable due to changes in laws, regulations or judicial decisions, the remaining provisions shall still be valid and binding on both parties.
We promise to strictly comply with this Policy and relevant laws and regulations, respect and protect your privacy and data security. Thank you for your trust and support for the Shark QR app!