Last updated: May 18, 2026
QR Node (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform, which includes dynamic and static QR code creation, URL shortlinks, hosted landing pages, digital vCards, link-in-bio pages, and file hosting (collectively, the “Service”).
When a third party scans a QR code, visits a shortlink, views a landing page, vCard, or link-in-bio page, or downloads a hosted file created through our Service, we collect:
This data is provided to you (the content creator) as analytics. We do not use it to personally identify the end-user and do not persist raw IP addresses.
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
4.1 We Do Not Sell Your Data: We never sell your personal information to third parties.
4.2 Service Providers: We may share data with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in:
4.3 Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or governmental request, or to protect our rights and safety.
4.4 Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data:
However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6.1 Active Accounts: We retain your data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services.
6.2 Canceled Accounts: After account cancellation or deletion, we retain your data for up to 90 days for backup and recovery purposes, then permanently delete it.
6.3 Uploaded Files: Files you upload are stored for as long as your account is active. Deleting a file from your dashboard permanently removes it from our servers. Upon account cancellation, all uploaded files are deleted within the 90-day retention window above.
6.4 Analytics Data: Aggregated, anonymized analytics data may be retained indefinitely for service improvement.
6.5 Legal Obligations: We may retain data longer if required by law or for legitimate business purposes (e.g., dispute resolution).
7.1 Access and Update: You can access and update your account information through your dashboard settings.
7.2 Data Export: Request a copy of your data by contacting support@qrnode.net.
7.3 Deletion: You may delete your account and data through account settings or by contacting us. Some data may be retained as described in Section 6.
7.4 Marketing Communications: Unsubscribe from promotional emails using the link in each email or through account settings.
7.5 Cookies: Manage cookie preferences through your browser settings, though this may affect Service functionality.
We use cookies and similar technologies for:
Our Service allows you to create QR codes, shortlinks, and landing pages that redirect to or embed content from third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those external sites or services. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before linking to them.
vCard “Save Contact” feature: When a visitor taps “Save Contact” on a vCard page, their device downloads a .vcf file. This download is handled entirely by the visitor’s device and operating system. We do not collect or receive the visitor’s contact-app data.
Our Service is not intended for users under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us immediately.
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own, including countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA) that may not provide the same level of data protection as your home country.
Where we transfer personal data from the EEA to third countries, we rely on appropriate safeguards including: Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission (2021/914/EU), or transfers to countries that benefit from an EU adequacy decision. Copies of applicable SCCs are available on request at privacy@qrnode.net.
We engage the following third-party service providers (sub-processors) to help us deliver the Service. Each has been assessed for adequate data-protection measures.
| Provider | Purpose | Location | Safeguard |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paddle | Payment processing & subscription management | UK / EU | UK GDPR adequacy + SCCs |
| Hetzner Online GmbH | Cloud hosting & file storage | eu-central network zone, Nuremberg, Germany | EU processing + Hetzner DPA |
| Google Analytics | Aggregated website analytics (with Consent Mode v2) | USA | SCCs + Google DPA |
| Mailu (self-hosted) | Transactional email delivery | Same server as app | Self-hosted, no third-party transfer |
| Cloudflare | DDoS protection & CDN | Global (EU nodes used) | SCCs + Cloudflare DPA |
We will notify you of any material changes to this sub-processor list by updating this Privacy Policy and, where required, by email. The current list is always available at qrnode.net/privacy#sub-processors.
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights under GDPR:
To exercise these rights, contact us at support@qrnode.net.
California residents have the right to:
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be notified via email or through the Service. The “Last updated” date at the top indicates when the policy was last revised.
For questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, contact us at:
Email: support@qrnode.net
Website: https://qrnode.net