1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how BookingQR ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies, tracking pixels, and similar technologies when you visit our website or use our services. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
By continuing to browse or use our Services, you agree to our use of cookies as described in this policy.
2. What Are Cookies and Pixels?
- Cookies: Small text files that are stored on your device (computer or mobile) when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognize your device and remember if you have visited before.
- Pixels (Web Beacons): Tiny, invisible images embedded in emails or websites that allow us to track whether you have viewed specific content. We use these for our "Retargeting" features.
3. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for four main purposes:
A. Strictly Necessary Cookies (Essential)
These are required for the website to function. They cannot be switched off.
- Purpose: Allowing you to log in, protecting your account from fraud, and saving your "Dark Mode" preference.
- Examples: Session IDs, CSRF security tokens, Load balancers.
B. Analytics & Performance Cookies
These allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site.
- Purpose: Understanding which QR code templates are most popular and detecting navigation issues.
- Provider: Google Analytics.
C. Functionality Cookies
These enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization.
- Purpose: Remembering your language settings (e.g., RTL vs LTR) and saving your unfinished QR code designs.
D. Targeting & Marketing Cookies (Pixels)
These may be set through our site by our advertising partners or by you (the user) when using our "Retargeting Pixel" feature.
- Your Usage: If you add a Facebook or Google Pixel to your BookingQR short links, these cookies track your end-users to build audiences for your ads.
- Our Usage: We use these to show you relevant BookingQR ads on other sites.
4. Cookies for QR Codes & Short Links
One of our core features is Advanced Statistics. When an end-user scans a Dynamic QR Code or clicks a BookingQR Short Link:
- We may place a temporary cookie or use device fingerprinting (IP address, User Agent) to determine if the scan is unique.
- This data is aggregated to show you "Unique Scans" vs. "Total Scans" in your dashboard.
- We do not use this data to personally identify the end-user, only to provide statistical accuracy.
5. Third-Party Cookies
We rely on trusted third-party services that may also set cookies on your device. We do not control these cookies.
- Payment Processors: PayPal, Stripe (for processing your subscription safely).
- Social Logins: Google, Facebook, Twitter, Microsoft, Discord (for authentication).
- Social Media: Buttons to share your QR codes directly to WhatsApp, LinkedIn, etc.
6. How to Manage Your Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies.
- Browser Settings: You can set or amend your web browser controls to accept or refuse cookies. If you choose to reject cookies, you may still use our website, though your access to some functionality (like the QR Design Editor) may be restricted.
- Consent Banner: When you first visit BookingQR, you can choose to "Accept All" or "Manage Preferences" via our cookie banner.
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time in order to reflect changes to the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please revisit this page regularly to stay informed.
8. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please email us at: Email: support@bookingqr.com