Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Barcode-Generator.com ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and handle any information when you use our barcode generation tool and website.

2. Information We Collect

We collect minimal information. Specifically:

• Usage data: Anonymous, aggregated analytics to understand how the tool is used (e.g. which barcode formats are most popular).
• Browser data: Standard data sent by your browser with every web request (IP address, browser type, referring page). This is not linked to any personal identity.

We do not collect: your name, email address, payment information, or the content you encode into barcodes.

3. How the Tool Works

Barcode generation happens entirely in your browser. The data you type into the tool is never sent to our servers. It is processed locally using JavaScript and converted into a barcode image on your device. This is a core design decision, not an afterthought.

4. Cookies and Tracking

We use a minimal cookie approach:

• Essential cookies: Required for the site to function (e.g. language preference). These do not track you.
• Analytics cookies: We use anonymised analytics to understand site traffic. No personal data is collected or shared with third parties.

We do not use advertising cookies, cross-site tracking cookies, or any cookies tied to third-party ad networks.

5. Data Storage

We do not store barcode data, user-generated content, or any personally identifiable information on our servers. The only data retained is anonymised usage statistics, which are automatically purged on a rolling 90-day basis.

6. Third-Party Services

We do not share your data with third parties. The only external service loaded on our site is Google Fonts, used to display our typefaces. Google Fonts requests include your IP address but no other identifying data.

7. Data Security

Our website is served over HTTPS, encrypting all data in transit. Since we do not store personal data, the risk surface is inherently small. We keep our software dependencies up to date and monitor for known vulnerabilities.

8. Your Rights

Since we do not collect personal data, there is very little to exercise rights over. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information about you, you are welcome to contact us at support@barcode-generator.com and we will investigate.

9. Children's Privacy

Our tool is not directed at children under 13 and we do not knowingly collect any data from minors. If a parent or guardian believes we have inadvertently collected such data, please contact us immediately.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Continued use of the site after a change constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact

If you have questions or concerns about this policy, please reach out to us at privacy@barcode-generator.com.