Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 2026
1. Overview
BarcodeGenerate ("we", "our", or "us") operates the website at barcodegenerate.com. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that information. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data transparently.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
All barcode generation and scanning happens entirely in your browser. We do not collect, store, or transmit any barcode data you enter or any images you upload for scanning. Your data never leaves your device.
2.2 Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we automatically collect:
- Usage data: Pages visited, time spent, features used (via Google Analytics 4)
- Device information: Browser type, operating system, screen resolution
- Log data: IP address (anonymized), referrer URL, access time
We use IP anonymization in Google Analytics 4. Your full IP address is never stored.
2.3 Cookies
We use the following types of cookies:
- Essential cookies: Required for the website to function (e.g., remembering your cookie consent preference). Cannot be disabled.
- Analytics cookies: Google Analytics 4 cookies to understand how visitors use our site. Only set with your consent.
- Advertising cookies: Google AdSense cookies for displaying relevant advertisements. Only set with your consent.
You can withdraw consent at any time by clearing your cookies and declining on the next visit.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information to:
- Operate and improve our barcode generation tools
- Analyze usage patterns to improve user experience
- Display relevant advertisements via Google AdSense
- Detect and prevent technical issues
- Comply with legal obligations
4. Third-Party Services
4.1 Google Analytics 4
We use Google Analytics 4 to understand how visitors interact with our site. Google Analytics
collects information such as how often users visit, what pages they visit, and what other sites
they used prior to visiting. We use this information only to improve our site.
Google's privacy policy: policies.google.com/privacy
4.2 Google AdSense
We display advertisements via Google AdSense. Google uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising at google.com/settings/ads.
5. Data Retention
Google Analytics data is retained for 14 months. We do not retain any personal data beyond what Google Analytics collects on our behalf.
6. Your Rights (GDPR & CCPA)
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of any personal data we hold about you
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
- Opt-out: Opt out of analytics and advertising cookies via our cookie consent banner
- Portability: Request your data in a machine-readable format
To exercise these rights, contact us at: privacy@barcodegenerate.com
7. Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@barcodegenerate.com