Cookies Policy

This Cookies Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them on the GenQCode website, and your choices regarding cookies. By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, enhance user experience, and provide information to website owners. Cookies do not typically contain any information that personally identifies a user.

How We Use Cookies

GenQCode uses cookies for the following purposes:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly. They enable basic features like page navigation and access to secure areas.
• Performance & Analytics: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous information about page visits, time spent, and error messages.
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences (such as language or region) to provide a more personalized experience.
• Functional Cookies: Enable enhanced functionality, such as remembering your recent QR code inputs or form data.

Types of Cookies We Use

Cookie Type	Purpose	Duration
session_id	Essential — maintains your session while using our QR generator	Session
qr_preferences	Preference — stores your recent QR customization options	30 days
_ga	Analytics — Google Analytics identifier to distinguish unique users	2 years
_gid	Analytics — used to distinguish users for 24 hours	24 hours
cookie_consent	Functional — remembers your cookie preference selection	12 months

Third-Party Cookies

We may also use cookies from trusted third-party services:

• Google Analytics: Helps us analyze website traffic and user behavior. Google Analytics uses its own cookies and collects information such as your IP address (anonymized), browser type, and pages visited. Learn more about Google's privacy practices.
• Cloudflare: Used for security and performance optimization. Cloudflare cookies help identify trusted web traffic and protect against malicious activity.

Your Cookie Choices

When you first visit GenQCode, you will see a cookie banner allowing you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can also manage cookies through your browser settings:

• Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
• Mozilla Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
• Microsoft Edge: Settings → Site permissions → Cookies and site data

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website, including the QR code generation tool.

Changes to This Cookies Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our operations. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

More Information

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookies Policy, please contact us using the details below.