QRnet Privacy Policy

1. Our Privacy Principles

Sharing your information with those you want to share with is a fundamental of QRnet, hence data privacy is essential to our product.

2. Automatic collection of information

User data security is our utmost priority; hence we may process only minimal user data, necessary to support the Software Applications and Services. This information may include your IP address, mobile device type and model, browser type, device ID, and access times. Information collected automatically is used only to maintain quality of the Software Application, provide statistical information regarding usage of the Software Applications and to identify potential cases of abuse.

3. Collection of Personal Information

  • Personal Information You Provide to Us.

  • Communicate with us. We may receive additional information about you when you contact us directly. We may receive your name, your email address, message content, files, and other information you choose to provide us. When we send you emails, we may track whether you open them to learn how to deliver a better customer experience and improve our Services.
  • Payment-related information. We use third party payment processors to assist us in processing your payment information. When making any payment for services on our website, you may be asked to provide us with your information such as your name, phone number and email. Your payment-related information, such as payment card or other financial information is collected by our third-party payment processors. Such third-party processors' use of your Personal Information is governed by their respective privacy policies which may or may not be as protective as this Policy
  • Service-related information. You can choose to provide certain Personal Information when using our services, including your contact information, social media links, and location.
  • Product and Services reviews. When you review and rate your experience with our Product and Services, you may provide us with additional information about you which may include your name, the Service you used, and your opinion about the Service.

  • Personal Information We Collect.

  • Collection of your Personal Data: QRnet collects personal data from you, including, but not limited to, your email address, name, job title, company name or organization name, and phone number. With your consent, QRnet may collect location data received from a GPS-enabled mobile device or other mechanism that you have set up to show your location to other Users or provide information.
  • Personal Information We Receive from Third Parties: We obtain Personal Information about you from third parties, such as Google or Facebook if you choose to sign up or login to our Services using a third party. Information we receive about you may include your profile information and your photo. If we combine or associate information from other sources with Personal Information that we collect through our Services, we will treat the combined information as Personal Information in accordance with this Policy.

4. Collection of the Personal data of Others

In addition to your personal data, QRnet also may collect the personal data of others. If you so choose, the System may be used to upload and store your contacts (or individual entries) as part of the Services, for the purpose of enhancing your experience and growing your network by leveraging these contacts in various ways, including:

  • Suggesting potential contacts through the System with whom you have not yet connected.
  • Giving you the option to choose whether to invite contacts in your address book who are not yet users of QRnet in order to grow you QRnet network.
  • Any other services or tools which QRnet may acquire or develop in the future to enhance your experience using the System and the Services. Information of your contacts may include names, e-mail addresses, phone numbers, and other identifiers. Your contacts information may be uploaded to the system directly from the devices you use to access the System or by explicitly granting the System authorization to access your contacts information stored on third party sites or services.

5. How We Use Personal Information We Collect

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • Communicating with you: We may use your email address or other Personal Information we collect on our Services as necessary to contact you for administrative purposes such as to provide services and information that you request, respond to comments and questions, and otherwise provide customer support.
  • Service provision and personalizing your experience: We may use your Personal Information to provide and maintain our Services, including to facilitate transactions or to enable you to connect to third party services or applications. When doing so, we may use your Personal Information to personalize your experience on our Services such as by providing tailored content and recommendations.
  • Understanding usage and improving the Services: We use your Personal Information that we collect through our Services to analyze trends and statistics, and to improve and enhance our Services. We may use your email address and other Personal Information to send marketing communications related to our Services. Generally, you can opt-out of receiving any promotional communications. Where required under applicable law, we will only send you promotional emails with your opt-in consent.
  • Legal obligation and Compliance: We use your Personal Information to respond to trust and safety issues that may arise, and for compliance purposes, including enforcing our Terms of Service or other legal rights, or as may be required by applicable laws and regulations or requested by any judicial process or governmental agency.
  • Other Purposes: We may use your Personal Information for other purposes for which we provide specific notice at the time the information is collected.

6. How We Disclose, and Share the Personal Information We Collect

  • Except as described in this Policy, we will not disclose your information that we collect on our Services to third parties without your consent. We may disclose information to third parties if you consent to us doing so, as well as in the following circumstances:
  • Vendors and Service Providers: We may share any information we receive with vendors and service providers retained in connection with the provision of our Services.
  • Analytics Partners: We may use analytics services such as Google Analytics and any others to collect and process certain analytics data. These services may also collect information about your use of other websites, apps, and online resources.

  • As Required By Law and Similar Disclosures: We may access, preserve, and disclose your information if we believe doing so is required or appropriate to:

    • Comply with law enforcement requests and legal process, such as a court order or subpoena.
    • Respond to your requests.
    • Protect your, our, or others’ rights, property, or safety. For the avoidance of doubt, the disclosure of your information may occur if you post any objectionable content on or through our Services.

  • Merger, Sale, or Other Asset Transfers: We may transfer your information to service providers, advisors, potential transactional partners, or other third parties in connection with the consideration, negotiation, or completion of a corporate transaction in which we are acquired by or merged with another company, or we sell, liquidate, or transfer all or a portion of our assets.

  • Product Reviews: Any information related to your experience with our Service that you provide via our review mechanism may be displayed for promotional purposes.
  • With your permission: We may also disclose your information with your permission.

7. Privacy of Children

We do not knowingly collect any Personal Information from children under 18 years of age, and no part of our Services are directed to children. If you are under the age of 18, please do not submit any Personal Information through the Software Applications and Services. We encourage parents and legal guardians to monitor their children's Internet usage and to help enforce this Policy by instructing their children never to provide Personal Information through the Software Applications and Services without their permission. If you have reason to believe that a child under the age of 18 has provided Personal Information to us through the Software Applications and Services, please contact us at support@qrnet.me.

8. Retention of Information

We will retain and use your Personal Information for the period necessary to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. We may use any aggregated data derived from or incorporating your Personal Information after you update or delete it, but not in a manner that would identify you personally. Once the retention period expires, we take measures to delete your Personal Information or keep it in a form that does not permit identifying you when this information is no longer necessary.

9. Third Parties Links and Other Resources

Our Services may contain links to other websites, products, or services that we do not own or operate. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. Please be aware that this Policy does not apply to your activities on these third-party services or any information you disclose to these third parties.

10. Update Your Personal Information

You can update your account and profile information through your profile settings. If you want to close your account or have any questions about your privacy on our Services or this privacy policy, please contact us at support@qrnet.me

11. Changes and Amendments to this Policy

We reserve the right to modify this Policy or its terms relating to QRnet Applications and Services anytime at our discretion We will post any adjustments to this Policy on this page, and the revised version will be effective when it is posted unless otherwise specified. If we materially change the ways in which we use or share Personal Information previously collected from you through our Services, we will notify you through our Services, by email, or other communication. Your continued use of QRnet applications and Services after the effective date of the revised Policy will constitute your consent to those changes.

12. Information Security

We make reasonable efforts designed to protect your information by using physical and electronic safeguards to improve the security of the information we maintain. However, as no electronic transmission or storage of information can be entirely secure, we can make no guarantees as to the security or privacy of your information.

13. Data breach

In the event we become aware that the security of QRnet Applications and Services has been compromised or users Personal Information has been disclosed to unrelated third parties because of external activity, including, but not limited to, security attacks or fraud, we reserve the right to take reasonably appropriate measures, including, but not limited to, investigation and reporting, as well as notification to and cooperation with law enforcement authorities. In the event of a data breach, we will make reasonable efforts to notify affected individuals if we believe that there is a reasonable risk of harm to the user because of the breach or if notice is otherwise required by law.

14. Acceptance of this policy

You acknowledge that you have read this Policy and agree to all its terms and conditions. By accessing and using QRnet applications and Services you agree to be bound by this Policy. If you do not agree to abide by the terms of this Policy, you are not authorized to access or use the Software Applications and Services.

15. Contacting us

If you would like to contact us to understand more about this Policy or wish to contact us concerning any matter relating to individual rights and your Personal Information, you may do so by sending an email to support@qrnet.me.

Last updated: 07 March 2023.