Cookie Policy & Data Storage
Last updated: October 2026. This Cookie Policy explains how Embedro QR (embedro.com) utilizes cookies and browser local storage to deliver our services, and how you can control your preferences.
Your Cookie Preferences
You can adjust or reset your cookie consent selections at any time without leaving this page.
1. What Are Cookies and Local Storage?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. Local storage functions similarly but allows storing client-side preferences without transmitting data in HTTP request headers.
At Embedro QR, we strictly limit our cookie footprint to functional preferences and essential session security. We do not deploy third-party advertising networks, affiliate tracking cookies, or cross-domain behavioral monitors.
2. Cookies and Storage Keys We Use
| Name | Classification | Purpose & Stored Values | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| app_region | Functional Cookie | Remembers your manual country choice (e.g. India vs US) so the editor prioritizes local formats (UPI vs Venmo) and displays appropriate currency symbols. Contains zero personal data. | 1 year |
| embedro_user_region | LocalStorage | Mirrors the country choice client-side to ensure smooth page navigation without visual layout flickers. | Persistent until cleared |
| session | Essential Cookie | Cryptographically signed, HTTP-only session identifier used solely to authenticate registered dashboard users. Inaccessible to client JavaScript. | 30 days |
| embedro_cookie_consent_v1 | LocalStorage | Stores your cookie preferences so the consent prompt does not reappear on subsequent visits. | 1 year |
3. Scanner Privacy (Static vs Dynamic Codes)
Static QR Codes: Never interact with our servers upon scanning. Scanners connect directly to the destination URL or read the raw text encoded in the visual modules. Zero cookies or logs are generated.
Dynamic QR Codes: When a dynamic code is scanned, the scanner's request routes through our redirect service to forward them to your target URL. We do not plant tracking cookies on the scanner's device. All scan counts are pseudonymous and IP addresses are immediately hashed using cryptographic SHA-256 with rotating salts.
4. Managing Cookies in Your Browser
Most modern web browsers allow you to manage, block, or delete cookies through browser settings. Note that disabling essential cookies may prevent registered accounts from remaining logged in.
- Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Apple Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies