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    Privacy Policy

    Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains how we handle your information.

    Company Information

    About Shape Your Brand LLC

    Company: Shape Your Brand LLC

    Location: Florida, United States

    Privacy Contact: privacy@shapeyourbrand.com

    Last Updated: July 5, 2025

    Information We Collect

    What data we process when you use our service

    Data You Provide

    • Text content you enter to generate QR codes and barcodes
    • URLs you provide for QR code generation
    • PDF links you share for QR code creation

    Automatically Collected Data

    • Browser type and version for compatibility
    • Device information for responsive design
    • Usage analytics for service improvement (anonymized)
    • Error logs for troubleshooting

    How We Use Your Information

    The lawful basis for processing your data

    Service Provision (Legitimate Interest)

    • Generate QR codes and barcodes based on your input
    • Process and render your content into downloadable formats
    • Provide format conversion and export functionality

    Service Improvement (Legitimate Interest)

    • Analyze usage patterns to enhance user experience
    • Monitor service performance and reliability
    • Debug technical issues and improve functionality

    Data Storage and Security

    How we protect and store your information

    Data Processing

    Your input data is processed client-side in your browser whenever possible. Generated codes are created locally and not transmitted to our servers unless explicitly requested for sharing features.

    Data Retention

    We do not permanently store your generated content. Analytics data is retained for 24 months maximum. Error logs are retained for 90 days for troubleshooting purposes.

    Security Measures

    • HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
    • Regular security updates and monitoring
    • Access controls and authentication for internal systems
    • Data minimization practices

    Your Rights (GDPR & CCPA)

    Your privacy rights under applicable laws

    EU Users (GDPR Rights)

    • Access: Request information about data we process
    • Rectification: Correct inaccurate personal data
    • Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
    • Portability: Receive your data in a structured format
    • Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
    • Restriction: Limit how we process your data

    California Users (CCPA Rights)

    • Know: Learn what personal information we collect and how it's used
    • Delete: Request deletion of personal information
    • Opt-out: Opt-out of the sale of personal information (we don't sell data)
    • Non-discrimination: Equal service regardless of privacy choices

    To exercise your rights, contact us at privacy@shapeyourbrand.com

    Third-Party Services

    External services we may use

    Analytics and Monitoring

    We may use analytics services to understand service usage and improve user experience. These services collect anonymized data about your interactions with our service.

    Hosting and Infrastructure

    Our service is hosted on secure cloud infrastructure. These providers may process data as part of providing hosting services, but are bound by strict data processing agreements.

    Cookies and Tracking

    How we use cookies and similar technologies

    Essential Cookies

    We use essential cookies to remember your settings (like theme preferences) and ensure the service functions properly. These cannot be disabled.

    Analytics Cookies

    With your consent, we may use analytics cookies to understand how you use our service and improve the user experience.

    International Data Transfers

    Cross-border data processing

    As a US-based company, data processing occurs primarily in the United States. For EU users, we ensure adequate protection through appropriate safeguards including standard contractual clauses and adequacy decisions where applicable.

    Children's Privacy

    Protection of minors

    Our service is not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.

    Changes to This Policy

    How we handle policy updates

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

    Contact Us

    Get in touch about privacy matters

    If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

    Email: privacy@shapeyourbrand.com

    Company: Shape Your Brand LLC

    Location: Florida, United States

    Privacy Commitment

    We're committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data responsibly