Cookie Policy
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to the website owners. Cookies may be set by the website you are visiting ("first-party cookies") or by other websites that provide services on the page ("third-party cookies").
2. How We Use Cookies
QR Tool uses cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
2.1 Essential / Functional Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They include:
- Language Preference Cookie: We store your language choice (English or Chinese) in your browser's local storage so the website remembers your preference on subsequent visits. This cookie does not contain any personal identification information.
2.2 Analytics Cookies (Optional)
We may use analytics services to understand how visitors interact with our website. These cookies collect anonymous information such as page views, time spent on pages, and general geographic location. We use this data to improve our website and user experience.
2.3 Advertising Cookies (Third-Party)
We display advertisements through Google AdSense. Google and its advertising partners use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website and other websites on the Internet. These third-party cookies help deliver more relevant advertisements to you.
Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to our site and/or other sites. You can learn more about how Google uses cookies in advertising at Google's Advertising Policies.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Duration | Party |
|---|---|---|---|
| Language Preference (LocalStorage) | Remember language selection | Persistent | First-Party |
| Google AdSense Cookies | Personalized advertising | Up to 2 years | Third-Party |
| Google Analytics (if enabled) | Website traffic analysis | Up to 2 years | Third-Party |
4. Your Cookie Choices
You have several options to manage cookies:
- Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can usually find these settings in the "Options" or "Preferences" menu. You can set your browser to refuse all cookies, to indicate when a cookie is being sent, or to delete cookies when you close your browser.
- Google Ad Settings: You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. You can also opt out of third-party vendor cookies at aboutads.info.
- Network Advertising Initiative: Visit the NAI opt-out page to manage advertising cookies from member companies.
5. Disabling Cookies
Please note that if you choose to disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly. The QR generation and decoding functionality does not require cookies and will work regardless of your cookie settings.
6. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, law, or our business operations. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us through our Contact page.