Cookie Policy

Last updated: 8/29/2025

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.

QRLynx uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience, provide our services, and analyze how our website is used.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled:

Cookie NamePurposeDuration
session_tokenUser authentication and session managementSession
csrf_tokenSecurity protection against cross-site request forgerySession
cookie_consentRemember your cookie preferences1 year

2.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization:

Cookie NamePurposeDuration
user_preferencesStore your QR code design preferences30 days
theme_settingRemember your preferred theme (light/dark)1 year
language_prefStore your language preference1 year

2.3 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website:

Cookie NamePurposeDuration
_gaGoogle Analytics - distinguish users2 years
_ga_*Google Analytics - session and campaign data2 years
usage_analyticsTrack feature usage and performance metrics90 days

2.4 Marketing and Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements and track campaign effectiveness:

Cookie NamePurposeDuration
marketing_campaignTrack marketing campaign effectiveness30 days
referral_sourceIdentify how you found our website7 days

3. Third-Party Cookies

We also use third-party services that may set their own cookies:

3.1 Authentication Services

  • Google OAuth: When you sign in with Google, Google may set cookies for authentication and security purposes
  • Microsoft OAuth: When you sign in with Microsoft, Microsoft may set cookies for authentication and security purposes

3.2 Payment Processing

  • Stripe: Our payment processor may set cookies to prevent fraud and ensure secure transactions

3.3 Analytics and Performance

  • Google Analytics: Helps us understand website usage and improve our service
  • Performance monitoring tools: Monitor website performance and identify issues

4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have several options for managing cookies:

4.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner where you can:

  • Accept all cookies
  • Reject non-essential cookies
  • Customize your cookie preferences by category

4.2 Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

  • Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
  • Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
  • Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data

4.3 Opt-Out Links

You can opt out of specific tracking services:

5. Impact of Disabling Cookies

Disabling certain cookies may affect your experience:

  • Essential cookies: The website may not function properly
  • Functional cookies: You may lose personalized settings and preferences
  • Analytics cookies: We cannot improve our service based on usage data
  • Marketing cookies: You may see less relevant advertisements

6. Cookie Retention

Different cookies have different retention periods:

  • Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
  • Persistent cookies: Remain until they expire or you delete them
  • Third-party cookies: Controlled by the respective third-party service

7. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us through our contact page.

Your Privacy Matters: We are committed to transparency about our cookie usage and giving you control over your privacy preferences. You can update your cookie settings at any time through your browser or by contacting us.