Privacy Policy and Terms of Use for CodeGo – QR & Barcode

1. About CodeGo

CodeGo is a utility application for scanning and decoding supported one-dimensional and two-dimensional barcodes, including QR codes. Depending on the version and device, the Application may also allow users to create codes, manage products and groups, keep scan records, share results, and export information to files such as PDF or Excel.

CodeGo only interprets the information encoded in a barcode. We do not create, verify, endorse, or control third-party content, products, websites, contact details, payment requests, or other information contained in codes scanned by users.

2. Information We Do Not Collect

CodeGo does not require an account and does not collect, transmit, sell, rent, or share personal data with us. Barcode content, scan history, products, groups, notes, and generated files are processed or stored on your device unless you choose to export, share, back up, or open them through another service.

We do not receive your camera images, scanned codes, product lists, exported documents, contact information, precise location, advertising identifiers, or payment information through the Application.

3. Device Permissions

CodeGo may request access to certain device features only when needed to provide a function:

• Camera: used to detect and decode barcodes. Camera frames are used for scanning and are not collected or stored by us.
• Photos or media: used only when you choose an image to scan, save an image, or export content.
• Files and storage: used when you import, save, manage, or export files such as PDF or Excel documents.
• Network access: may be used by your device when you choose to open a decoded website, search for information, or share content through an online third-party service.

You can grant or withdraw permissions at any time in your device settings. Disabling a permission may prevent the related feature from working, but it will not prevent you from using unrelated features.

4. Local Data and User Control

Information created in CodeGo is generally controlled through the Application and your device. You may review or delete individual records, clear available history, remove exported files, or uninstall the Application to remove locally stored application data, subject to your device’s operating system and backup settings.

We cannot access, recover, correct, or delete information that remains only on your device. You are responsible for maintaining any backup you need and for protecting your device against unauthorized access.

5. Exporting, Sharing, and Third-Party Services

When you export a file, share a scan result, open a link, call a phone number, send a message, connect to a Wi-Fi network, or use another action suggested by decoded content, that action is initiated by you and may involve a third-party application or service. The third party may collect or process information under its own terms and privacy policy.

Review the content and destination carefully before continuing. Do not open suspicious links, install unknown software, disclose credentials, make payments, or share sensitive information solely because a code instructs you to do so. We are not responsible for third-party services or their privacy and security practices.

6. Data Security

Because CodeGo keeps application data locally, the security of that data also depends on your device. Use a device passcode, keep your operating system updated, review files before sharing, and avoid scanning codes from untrusted sources. No device, storage method, or electronic transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

7. User Content and Responsibility

You retain responsibility for the codes, product information, lists, notes, files, and other content you create, import, scan, store, or share through CodeGo. You must have the necessary rights and lawful basis to use such content and must respect applicable privacy, intellectual property, consumer protection, and other laws.

Before exporting or sharing a code or document, check whether it contains personal, confidential, financial, authentication, medical, location, or business information. Anyone who receives a readable code may be able to access the information embedded in it.

8. Prohibited Uses

You must not use CodeGo to create, process, distribute, or facilitate:

• Phishing, fraud, identity theft, deceptive payment requests, credential theft, or impersonation.
• Links to malware, spyware, harmful code, unauthorized downloads, or systems designed to compromise a device, account, or network.
• Counterfeit goods, unlawful products or services, illegal gambling, money laundering, or other prohibited transactions.
• Harassment, threats, exploitation, hate, violence, sexually abusive content, or content that violates the rights and safety of another person.
• Unauthorized tracking, collection, disclosure, sale, or misuse of personal or confidential information.
• Infringement of copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, privacy, publicity, or other rights.
• Reverse engineering, tampering with, disrupting, overloading, or attempting unauthorized access to the Application or related systems, except where applicable law expressly permits otherwise.
• Any activity that violates applicable law or assists another person in doing so.

9. Intellectual Property

The CodeGo software, interface, design, branding, and original materials are owned by us or our licensors and are protected by applicable intellectual property laws. We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to use the Application for lawful personal or internal business purposes in accordance with this Policy.

This license does not transfer ownership and does not permit you to copy, modify, redistribute, resell, sublicense, or commercially exploit the Application except with prior authorization or where applicable law expressly permits it.

10. Accuracy and Safety Disclaimer

Scan results may be affected by image quality, damaged labels, printing errors, unsupported formats, device hardware, or software limitations. You must verify important information independently before relying on a result, especially for payments, inventory, product safety, healthcare, travel, identification, or access control.

CodeGo is a general-purpose utility and is not a certified payment, medical, security, authentication, inventory, or regulatory compliance system. A successful scan does not establish that a code, product, document, website, or sender is genuine or safe.

11. Disclaimer of Warranties

To the extent permitted by applicable law, CodeGo is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. We do not warrant that the Application will meet every requirement, recognize every code, operate without interruption, remain compatible with all devices, or be free from errors or security risks.

12. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, we will not be liable for losses resulting from inaccurate or unreadable scans, lost local data, user-created content, exported files, actions initiated from decoded content, or third-party products, websites, applications, and services. Nothing in this Policy excludes or limits liability that cannot lawfully be excluded or limited.

13. Children’s Privacy

CodeGo is a general utility and does not knowingly collect personal data from children or any other users. Parents and guardians should supervise a child’s use of scanned links, sharing features, and third-party services. If you believe a child has disclosed personal information through another service after using CodeGo, contact that service directly and notify us if assistance related to the Application is needed.

14. Changes to the Application or This Policy

We may modify, suspend, or discontinue features and may update this Policy to reflect changes in the Application, technology, or legal requirements. The latest version will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. If a future version begins collecting personal data, this Policy and the relevant app-store disclosures will be updated as required before or when that collection occurs.

15. Governing Law

This Policy is governed by the laws of Vietnam, without limiting any mandatory consumer protection or privacy rights that apply in the jurisdiction where you reside.

16. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Policy, CodeGo, or the handling of information, contact us at [email protected].