Privacy Policy

 Last Updated: October 3, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how CodeLens — QR & Barcode Tools (“CodeLens”, “the App”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) handles information when you use the application.

CodeLens is designed as a privacy-conscious QR code and barcode utility. The App allows users to scan, create, save, share, and manage QR codes and barcodes.

By using CodeLens, you acknowledge the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

CodeLens does not require you to create an account or sign in.

The App does not intentionally collect or transmit personal information to the developer.

Information entered, scanned, or generated within the App is processed as necessary to provide its features.

2. Camera Access

CodeLens requests access to your device's camera to provide QR code and barcode scanning functionality.

Camera access is used only when you use the scanning feature.

Camera images and video streams used for live scanning are processed for the purpose of detecting QR codes and barcodes.

CodeLens does not intentionally upload camera images or live camera footage to the developer.

You can deny or revoke camera permission through your Android device settings. Camera-based scanning will not function without this permission.

3. Images Selected From Your Device

CodeLens allows you to select an image containing a QR code or barcode.

The App uses the Android system Photo Picker for this functionality.

This allows you to select specific images without granting CodeLens broad access to your photo or media library.

Selected images are processed to identify QR codes or barcodes contained within them.

CodeLens does not intentionally upload selected images to the developer.

4. QR Code and Barcode Scanning

When you scan a QR code or barcode, CodeLens may process information encoded in that code, including content such as:

• Plain text
• Website URLs
• Contact information
• Wi-Fi information
• Product or barcode numbers
• Other information contained within supported QR codes or barcodes

This information is processed to display the scan result and provide relevant actions such as copying, opening, sharing, or saving the result.

Users should be aware that QR codes can contain links to third-party websites or services. CodeLens does not control the privacy or security practices of those third parties.

5. QR Code and Barcode Generation

CodeLens allows you to generate QR codes and supported barcodes.

Depending on the type of QR code you choose to create, you may enter information such as:

• Text
• URLs
• Contact details
• Wi-Fi network information
• Barcode values

The information you provide is processed to generate the requested QR code or barcode.

Generated codes may be stored locally in the App's history where applicable.

You are responsible for deciding what information you encode into a QR code or barcode and with whom you share it.

6. Scan and Generation History

CodeLens provides a local history feature for previously scanned and generated codes.

History information may include:

• Scanned or generated content
• Code type or format
• Date and time
• Other information necessary to display and manage the history entry

This history is stored locally on your device.

CodeLens does not intentionally transmit your scan or generation history to the developer.

You can delete individual history entries or clear your history using the controls available within the App.

Uninstalling the App may also remove locally stored application data, subject to Android's behavior and device configuration.

7. Saving and Sharing Codes

CodeLens allows you to save or share generated QR codes and barcodes.

When you choose to save a generated code, Android system functionality may be used to allow you to select where the file should be stored.

When you choose to share content, CodeLens uses Android's sharing functionality so you can select another compatible application or service.

Once information is shared with another application, website, person, or service, its handling is governed by that recipient's privacy practices and is outside CodeLens's control.

8. Permissions

CodeLens is designed to use minimal device permissions.

Camera

Used to scan QR codes and barcodes using your device camera.

Storage and Media

CodeLens is designed to use Android system pickers and appropriate Android storage mechanisms rather than requesting unnecessary broad access to your files or media.

Permissions available to the App may vary depending on your Android version and device.

9. Internet and Network Usage

Core QR code and barcode scanning and generation functionality is designed to operate without requiring your scanned or generated content to be sent to the developer.

However, when you choose an action that opens an external URL or shares information with another application or online service, that external application or service may use an internet connection according to its own functionality and privacy practices.

10. Data Sharing

CodeLens does not intentionally sell your personal information.

The developer does not intentionally share your locally stored scan history, generated code content, camera footage, or selected images with advertisers or data brokers.

Information may leave CodeLens only when you explicitly perform an action such as sharing content or opening it using another application or service.

11. Advertising

The current version of CodeLens is not designed to use advertising functionality that requires your scanned QR/barcode content to be provided to advertisers.

If advertising or other third-party services that materially change the App's data practices are introduced in a future version, this Privacy Policy should be updated accordingly.

12. Analytics and Tracking

CodeLens is not designed to use unnecessary analytics or tracking systems to profile users.

The App does not require an account and does not intentionally build a personal profile based on the QR codes or barcodes you scan or generate.

13. Data Security

CodeLens uses reasonable technical measures appropriate to its functionality.

Most App-related user content, including history, is designed to remain locally on the user's device.

However, no software, device, or electronic storage method can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

You should avoid creating, scanning, storing, or sharing sensitive information unless you understand the associated risks.

14. Data Retention and Deletion

Locally stored history remains on your device until it is deleted through the App, removed as part of application data, or otherwise removed through Android/device functionality.

CodeLens provides functionality to delete history entries and clear stored history.

Because the developer does not intentionally receive this locally stored history, the developer generally does not possess a remote copy that can be deleted on your behalf.

15. Children's Privacy

CodeLens is a general-purpose utility and is not specifically designed or directed toward children.

The App does not intentionally request users to provide their age and does not intentionally collect personal information from children through an account system.

If future versions introduce features that change these practices, this Privacy Policy should be updated accordingly.

16. Third-Party Websites and Applications

CodeLens may allow you to open URLs encoded within QR codes or share content with other applications.

Third-party websites, applications, and services operate independently from CodeLens.

We are not responsible for their content, security, privacy policies, or data-handling practices.

You should review the privacy policies of third-party services before providing information to them.

17. Changes to This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated when CodeLens features, legal requirements, or data-handling practices change.

When changes are made, the “Last Updated” date at the top of this Privacy Policy will be revised.

Users are encouraged to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

18. Your Choices

You can control your information by:

• Granting or denying camera permission
• Revoking camera permission through Android settings
• Choosing which image to provide through the system Photo Picker
• Deleting individual history entries
• Clearing App history
• Choosing whether to save generated codes
• Choosing whether and where to share content
• Clearing CodeLens application data through Android settings
• Uninstalling CodeLens

19. Contact

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or CodeLens's privacy practices, you can contact the developer through the developer contact information displayed on the CodeLens Google Play Store listing.