Privacy policy
Last updated: 8 October 2026. Draft — to be reviewed by a legal professional before paid plans launch.
Tapqode (“we”, “us”) is operated by Arth, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India. This policy explains what we collect when you use tapqode.designedbyarth.com and the Tapqode mobile app, why, and the choices you have.
Information we collect
- Account details — your name, email address and/or mobile number when you sign in with Google, Facebook, email or phone OTP.
- QR code content — the links, text, WiFi, UPI or contact details you enter, and the design you choose, when you save a dynamic QR code.
- Scan data — when someone scans a dynamic QR code we record the time, approximate country and city (from the network, not GPS) and device/browser type. We do not record names or phone numbers of people who scan.
- Technical data — standard server logs (IP address, browser) used for security and abuse prevention.
Static QR codes you only download are generated in your browser and are not stored by us.
How we use information
- To provide your account, save your QR codes and show scan analytics
- To prevent abuse such as phishing or malware QR codes
- To improve Tapqode and fix problems
- To show advertising on free-plan pages and scan pages
We do not sell your personal data.
Advertising and cookies
Free-plan pages and free QR scan pages may show ads served by Google AdSense (website) and Google AdMob (app). Google and its partners may use cookies or device identifiers to show ads based on your visits to this and other sites. You can turn off personalised ads at adssettings.google.com and learn more at policies.google.com/technologies/ads. Visitors from the European Economic Area, the UK and Switzerland will be asked for consent before personalised ads are shown.
Service providers
We use Google Firebase (authentication and database), Vercel (website hosting), Expo (app builds) and Google AdSense/AdMob (ads). They process data on our behalf under their own privacy terms.
Data retention
Account data and saved QR codes are kept until you delete them or your account. Scan analytics are kept for up to 1 year on the free plan, 2 years on Pro and 3 years on Business.
Your rights and choices
- Edit or delete any saved QR code from your dashboard at any time
- Request a copy of your data, correction, or deletion of your account by emailing us
- Withdraw consent for personalised ads using the links above
These rights apply under India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 and, where applicable, the GDPR.
How to delete your Tapqode account
- In the Tapqode app: open Account and tap Delete account.
- On the website: log in, open your Dashboard and click Delete my account at the bottom.
- By email: write to hello@designedbyarth.com from your account email with the subject “Delete my Tapqode account”. We complete email requests within 30 days.
Deleting your account permanently removes your account, every QR code you saved and their scan history straight away. Printed dynamic QR codes stop working. Static QR codes you downloaded keep working because their content is stored inside the code itself.
Children
Tapqode is not directed at children under 13 and we do not knowingly collect their personal data.
Security
Data is encrypted in transit (HTTPS) and access to stored data is restricted by security rules so only you can see your codes and analytics.
Contact / grievance officer
Questions or complaints: hello@designedbyarth.com · Arth, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India.