Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Barcode Generator ("we", "our", "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience when using our free barcode generator tool. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle your information.

2. Information We Collect

We collect minimal information to provide and improve our service:

• Usage Data: Anonymous usage statistics (page visits, feature usage)
• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, screen resolution
• IP Address: Collected temporarily for security and rate limiting
• Essential Cookies: For website functionality (no tracking)

3. What We DO NOT Collect

We explicitly do NOT collect:

• Generated Barcode Data: All barcodes are generated locally in your browser
• Personal Identifiable Information: No names, addresses, or contact details
• Payment Information: Our service is completely free
• Real ID Numbers: We never ask for or store sensitive ID numbers

4. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Provide and maintain our service
• Improve user experience and website performance
• Monitor and prevent abuse or fraudulent activity
• Analyze usage patterns to enhance features

5. Cookies

We use essential cookies to remember your preferences (like language selection and tab state). These cookies do not track you across other websites. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features may not function properly.

6. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• Tailwind CSS - For styling (CDN, no tracking)
• JsBarcode - For barcode generation (local, no tracking)
• QRCode.js - For QR code generation (local, no tracking)

We do not use Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, or any tracking scripts.

7. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information. All barcode generation happens locally in your browser - your data never leaves your device. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

8. Children's Privacy

Our service is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with information, please contact us.

9. International Users

Our servers are located in [Your Country]. If you access our service from outside [Your Country], you consent to the transfer of your information to our servers.

10. GDPR Rights (For EU Users)

If you are in the European Economic Area, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Restrict or object to processing
• Data portability

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@bar-code-generator.com

11. CCPA Rights (California Users)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

• Know what personal information we collect
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt-out of the sale of your personal information (we do not sell data)
• Non-discrimination for exercising your rights

12. Data Retention

We retain anonymous usage data for up to 30 days for analytics purposes. No personal data or barcode data is stored permanently.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: