Last Updated: January 2025
Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how Barcode Scanner Online ("we", "our", or "us") handles information when you use our barcode scanning service at barcodescanner.online (the "Service").
We are committed to protecting your privacy. Our Service is designed with privacy as a core principle - all barcode scanning happens locally in your browser, and we do not collect, store, or transmit your scanned images or barcode data.
Data Controller
For the purposes of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the data controller is:
BOARDWALK
ul. Konopnickej 6/235
00-491 Warsaw, Poland
info@barcodescanner.online
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- We do not require registration or account creation
- We do not collect personal information such as names, email addresses, or contact details
- We do not store or transmit images or barcodes you scan
Technical Information
When you visit our website, our hosting provider may automatically collect:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent
- Referring website
This information is collected through standard web server logs and is used solely for maintaining service security and functionality.
How We Process Your Data
Local Processing
All barcode scanning occurs entirely in your web browser using client-side JavaScript. This means:
- Images and barcodes never leave your device
- No data is uploaded to our servers
- Scanning works offline once the page is loaded
Cookies and Analytics
We use cookies and similar technologies for:
- Strictly necessary cookies: Language preference storage and basic security features
- Analytics cookies: Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our Service
- Advertising cookies: Google AdSense for displaying relevant advertisements
We use CookieYes as our cookie consent management platform. When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner asking for your permission to use analytics and advertising cookies. You can:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Customize your preferences
- Change your consent at any time by clicking the cookie settings icon
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some functionality.
Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
We process minimal technical data based on:
- Legitimate interests (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR): To maintain service security and functionality
- Consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR): For any optional cookies, where applicable
Data Retention
- Scanned images and barcode data: Never stored - all processing is local
- Technical logs: Retained for security purposes, typically 30-90 days
- Cookies: Until you clear them or they expire
Your Rights Under GDPR
As a user in the European Union, you have the following rights:
- Right to access: Request information about data we hold
- Right to rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
- Right to erasure: Request deletion of your data
- Right to restriction: Request limitation of processing
- Right to data portability: Receive your data in a structured format
- Right to object: Object to certain types of processing
- Right to withdraw consent: Withdraw consent at any time
Since we collect minimal data and process scans locally, most of these rights are not applicable. For any questions, contact us at the address above.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect data:
- HTTPS encryption for all connections
- Regular security updates
- No storage of sensitive scanning data
- Secure hosting infrastructure
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our Service. Google Analytics collects:
- Pages visited and time spent
- Browser and device information
- Approximate geographic location (country/city level)
- Barcode types scanned and generated (format only, not content)
Google Analytics uses cookies and similar technologies. For more information about how Google uses data, visit: https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites
You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Google AdSense
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google may use cookies to show ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings.
Important: We do not share your scanned barcode data or images with any third party. Barcode scanning happens locally in your browser, and the actual barcode content is never sent to our servers or any analytics service. We only track which barcode formats are used (e.g., "QR Code" or "EAN-13"), not the actual data encoded in the barcodes.
International Data Transfers
Our hosting infrastructure may be located in various regions. Any technical data collected is processed in accordance with GDPR requirements. Since scanning data is processed locally on your device, it is never transferred internationally.
Children's Privacy
Our Service is not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected data from a child, please contact us immediately.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of significant changes by updating the "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your GDPR rights, please contact us at:
Supervisory Authority
If you are located in the European Union, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection supervisory authority.