Cookies Policy - The QuickQR | How We Use Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Last Updated: June 14, 2025

Quick Summary

We use cookies to make our QR code generation service work better for you. This includes remembering your preferences, keeping you logged in, and understanding how our service is used to make improvements.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit our website. They help us remember information about your visit, which can make it easier to visit our site again and make the service more useful to you.

At The QuickQR, we use cookies to enhance your QR code generation experience, improve our service performance, and provide personalized features. Our cookie usage is transparent and follows industry best practices for privacy and data protection.

Similar technologies include:

Web beacons: Small graphic images that help us analyze website usage
Local storage: Technology that stores data locally on your device
Session storage: Temporary storage that lasts only for your browser session
Pixels: Tiny images used for tracking and analytics

2. Why We Use Cookies

The QuickQR uses cookies for several important purposes:

Essential functionality: To make our QR code generator work properly
User authentication: To keep you logged in to your account
Preferences: To remember your settings and choices
Security: To protect against fraud and unauthorized access
Analytics: To understand how our service is used and improve it
Performance: To optimize loading times and user experience

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

Important: These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services.

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration	Type
Authentication & Security
session_token	Maintains your login session	Session	HTTP Only
csrf_token	Protects against cross-site request forgery	Session	Secure
auth_remember	Remembers login for "Remember Me" feature	30 days	Secure
Functionality
user_preferences	Stores your QR code format preferences	1 year	Functional
theme_setting	Remembers your theme choice (light/dark)	1 year	Functional
language_pref	Stores your language preference	1 year	Functional

3.2 Performance & Analytics Cookies

Performance Cookies

Help us understand how visitors interact with our website

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration	Provider
_ga	Google Analytics - distinguishes users	2 years	Google
_ga_[ID]	Google Analytics - session tracking	2 years	Google
usage_stats	Tracks QR code generation statistics	90 days	The QuickQR
page_performance	Monitors page load times	7 days	The QuickQR

3.3 Marketing & Advertising Cookies

Marketing Cookies

Used to track visitors across websites for marketing purposes

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration	Provider
_fbp	Facebook Pixel for advertising	90 days	Facebook
_gcl_au	Google Ads conversion tracking	90 days	Google
campaign_source	Tracks marketing campaign effectiveness	30 days	The QuickQR

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We use the following third-party services:

Google Analytics: For website analytics and user behavior insights
Google Fonts: For typography and font loading
Cloudflare: For content delivery and security
Facebook Pixel: For advertising and conversion tracking (if enabled)
Google Ads: For advertising measurement (if enabled)

These third parties may use cookies to collect information about your online activities across different websites over time.

5. How to Control Cookies

5.1 Browser Settings

Popular Browser Cookie Controls:

Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
Opera: Settings → Advanced → Privacy & Security → Site Settings

5.2 Our Cookie Preference Center

You can manage your cookie preferences directly on our website using our cookie preference center. This allows you to:

Accept or reject non-essential cookies
Change your preferences at any time
View detailed information about each cookie category
Withdraw consent for previously accepted cookies

5.3 Opt-Out Links

For specific third-party services, you can opt out directly:

Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out
Google Ads: Google Ad Settings
Facebook: Facebook Ad Preferences

6. Impact of Disabling Cookies

Please Note: If you disable cookies, some features of The QuickQR may not work properly:

You may need to log in repeatedly
Your preferences won't be saved
Some QR code generation features may be limited
We won't be able to remember your settings

7. Mobile App Tracking

If you use our mobile app, we may use similar tracking technologies including:

Device identifiers: Unique identifiers for your mobile device
App analytics: To understand how the app is used
Push notification tokens: To send you relevant notifications
Crash reporting: To identify and fix technical issues

8. International Transfers

Some of our third-party cookie providers may transfer data internationally. We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place, including:

EU-US Data Privacy Framework compliance
Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
Adequacy decisions by relevant authorities

9. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect information from children through cookies. If we discover that we have collected such information, we will delete it immediately.

11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our practices. When we make changes, we will:

Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
Notify you through our website or email (for significant changes)
Ask for your renewed consent where required by law

Frequently Asked Questions About Cookies

What are cookies and how does The QuickQR use them?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us remember information about your visit. The QuickQR uses cookies for essential functionality, user authentication, preferences, security, analytics, and performance optimization to provide you with the best QR code generation experience.

How can I control cookies on The QuickQR?

You can control cookies through your browser settings, our cookie preference center, or by using opt-out links for specific third-party services like Google Analytics and Facebook Pixel. We provide multiple options to give you full control over your privacy.

What happens if I disable cookies?

If you disable cookies, some features may not work properly including repeated login requirements, unsaved preferences, limited QR code generation features, and inability to remember your settings. However, essential QR code generation will still function.

Does The QuickQR use third-party cookies?

Yes, we use third-party cookies from Google Analytics, Google Fonts, Cloudflare, Facebook Pixel, and Google Ads for analytics, typography, content delivery, and advertising purposes. All third-party cookies are clearly disclosed in this policy.

Is The QuickQR GDPR compliant regarding cookies?

Yes, The QuickQR is committed to GDPR compliance. We provide clear information about cookie usage, obtain consent for non-essential cookies, and offer easy ways to withdraw consent or delete cookies as required by GDPR regulations.

How often is this cookies policy updated?

We review and update this cookies policy regularly to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our practices. The last updated date is clearly displayed at the top of this policy, and significant changes are communicated to users.

Your Consent

By continuing to use The QuickQR, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy. You can withdraw your consent at any time through your browser settings or our cookie preference center.