Privacy Policy
Last Updated: December 2025
At scascan, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our suite of browser-based tools. Our tools process your data 100% locally in your browser whenever possible.
✨ Key Privacy Principles
- ✓Local Processing: Most tools work 100% in your browser - your files never leave your device
- ✓No Storage: We don't store your images, files, or processed data
- ✓No Registration: Use all tools without creating an account
- ✓No Tracking: We don't track your tool usage or file contents
🛠️ Tool-Specific Privacy Information
QR Code Generator
All QR code content (URLs, text, contact info, WiFi credentials) is processed locally in your browser. We never store or transmit this data unless you explicitly use sharing features.
Image Tools (100% Browser-Based)
These tools process everything locally:
Your images are processed using WebAssembly technology in your browser. No files are uploaded to our servers.
📊 Information We Collect
Information You Provide
When using our tools, the content you input (URLs, text, images, files) is processed locally in your browser. We do not store or transmit this information to our servers unless explicitly stated otherwise.
Automatically Collected Information
For analytics and site improvement, we collect:
- Usage Data: Tool usage patterns, page views, session duration (anonymous)
- Device Information: Browser type, OS, screen resolution, device type
- Performance Metrics: Tool load times, conversion success rates (anonymous)
- IP Address: Anonymized for analytics and security
- Cookies: For functionality and analytics (see Cookies section)
🎯 How We Use Your Information
We use collected information for:
- Providing and maintaining our suite of browser-based tools
- Improving tool performance and user experience
- Understanding usage patterns to prioritize tool development
- Detecting and preventing technical issues or security threats
- Analyzing aggregated, anonymous data for business insights
- Complying with legal obligations and regulations
🍪 Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience:
Essential Cookies
Required for basic functionality:
- Session management
- Tool preferences
- Security features
Analytics Cookies
Help us understand tool usage:
- Most popular tools
- Feature usage patterns
- Performance optimization
You can control cookie settings through your browser. Disabling cookies may limit some functionality.
💰 Third-Party Services & Advertising
Google AdSense
We use Google AdSense to display non-intrusive advertisements. Google may use cookies to serve relevant ads based on your browsing activity. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings.
Analytics Services
We use privacy-focused analytics services to understand aggregate tool usage patterns. These services collect anonymous data about tool usage without identifying individual users or their content.
Payment Processors
For any future premium features, payment information will be processed by third-party payment processors. We do not store or have access to your complete payment card details.
🔒 Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:
- HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
- Regular security audits and updates
- Minimal data collection - we only collect what's necessary
- Browser-based processing keeps sensitive data on your device
Note: While we implement strong security measures, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
🌍 Data Retention & Location
Data Retention: We retain anonymous analytics data for up to 24 months. Your tool inputs and processed files are not stored on our servers as they are processed locally in your browser.
Data Location: Our servers are located in secure data centers. However, since most tool processing happens locally in your browser, your data never leaves your device.
📝 Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your information
- Object to processing of your information
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
- Data portability for information you've provided
To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@scascan.com.
👶 Children's Privacy
Our tools are not directed to children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 16, please contact us immediately.
🔗 Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.
📅 Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by:
- Posting the updated policy on this page
- Updating the "Last Updated" date
- Adding a notice on our homepage for major changes
You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Continued use of our tools after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
📞 Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
Email: privacy@scascan.com
Website: Contact Page
Response Time: We aim to respond to privacy inquiries within 7 business days.
This Privacy Policy is effective as of March 2026 and applies to all tools and services provided by scascan, including: QR Code Generator, Image Asset Generator, Image Upscaler, Image Compressor, Image Format Converter, Image Cropper, Color Palette Extractor, Base64 Encoder/Decoder, and Gradient Generator.