Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 2026
This Privacy Notice for Project QRE ("we," "us," or "our"), describes how and why we might access, collect, use, and/or share ("process") your personal information when you use our services ("Services"), including the QRE Privacy Toolkit application and when you:
- Visit our website at https://projectqre.com.
- Download and use the QRE Privacy Toolkit desktop or mobile application.
- Engage with us in other related ways, including sending us an email via our contact form.
Questions or concerns? Reading this Privacy Notice will help you understand your privacy rights and choices. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Services. If you still have any questions or concerns, please contact us via our contact page.
1. DATA COLLECTION IN QRE PRIVACY TOOLKIT
In Short: The QRE Privacy Toolkit application is a Local-First application. We do not collect, store, or transmit your files, passwords, or keys.
The QRE Privacy Toolkit is designed with a "Zero Knowledge" architecture. This means:
- No Accounts: You do not create an account with us. We have no database of users.
- No Analytics: The application does not contain tracking pixels or analytics software that reports usage back to us.
- Local Processing: All encryption, decryption, and password storage happens locally on your device. Your data never leaves your computer or phone.
2. WHAT INFORMATION DO WE COLLECT (WEBSITE)?
In Short: We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when contacting us via the website.
When you visit our website or contact us for support, we may collect the following personal information:
- Names
- Email addresses
Sensitive Information. We do not process sensitive information.
3. HOW DO WE PROCESS YOUR INFORMATION?
In Short: We process your information to respond to support inquiries.
- To respond to user inquiries/offer support to users. We may process your information to respond to your inquiries and solve any potential issues you might have with the requested service.
4. WHAT LEGAL BASES DO WE RELY ON TO PROCESS YOUR INFORMATION?
In Short: We only process your personal information when we believe it is necessary and we have a valid legal reason to do so under applicable law, like with your consent or to comply with laws.
If you are located in the EU, UK, or Canada, this section applies to you. We may rely on the following legal bases:
- Consent. We may process your information if you have given us permission to use your personal information for a specific purpose, such as submitting a contact form. You can withdraw your consent at any time.
- Legal Obligations. We may process your information where we believe it is necessary for compliance with our legal obligations, such as to cooperate with a law enforcement body or regulatory agency.
5. WHEN AND WITH WHOM DO WE SHARE YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION?
In Short: We do not sell or share your data. We may share information in specific situations with third parties that help us provide our services.
- Service Providers. We may share your data with third-party service providers who perform services for us. For this site, this is limited to the email form processing service (Formspree) which sends your contact form submission to our email address. They have their own privacy policy and do not sell your data.
6. HOW LONG DO WE KEEP YOUR INFORMATION?
In Short: We keep your information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Notice unless otherwise required by law.
The primary purpose is to respond to your inquiries. When we have no ongoing legitimate business need to process your personal information, we will delete it.
7. HOW DO WE KEEP YOUR INFORMATION SAFE?
In Short: We aim to protect your personal information through a system of organizational and technical security measures.
We have implemented appropriate and reasonable technical and organizational security measures designed to protect the security of any personal information we process.
8. DO WE COLLECT INFORMATION FROM MINORS?
In Short: We do not knowingly collect data from or market to minors under 18 years of age.
9. WHAT ARE YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS?
In Short: Depending on your region, you have rights that allow you greater access to and control over your personal information.
In some regions (like the EEA, UK, Switzerland, and Canada), you have certain rights under applicable data protection laws. These may include the right (i) to request access and obtain a copy of your personal information, (ii) to request rectification or erasure; and (iii) to restrict the processing of your personal information. You can make such a request by contacting us via the contact page.
10. CONTROLS FOR DO-NOT-TRACK FEATURES
Most web browsers and some mobile operating systems include a Do-Not-Track ("DNT") feature. At this stage, no uniform technology standard for recognizing and implementing DNT signals has been finalized.
11. DO UNITED STATES RESIDENTS HAVE SPECIFIC PRIVACY RIGHTS?
In Short: Yes, if you are a resident of certain states, you are granted specific rights regarding access to your personal information.
The table below shows the categories of personal information we have collected in the past twelve (12) months.
| Category | Examples | Collected |
|---|---|---|
| A. Identifiers | Contact details, such as real name, alias, email address. | YES (Via Contact Form Only) |
| B. Other Personal Information | Name, contact information, etc. | YES (Via Contact Form Only) |
| C. Protected classification characteristics | Gender, age, etc. | NO |
| D. Commercial information | Transaction information, purchase history, etc. | NO |
| E. Biometric information | Fingerprints, voiceprints, etc. | NO |
| F. Internet or other network activity | Browsing history, search history, online behavior, etc. | NO |
| G. Geolocation data | Device location, etc. | NO |
| H. Sensory data | Audio, electronic, visual, thermal, or similar information. | NO |
| I. Professional or employment-related info | Job title, work history, etc. | NO |
| J. Inferences drawn from other personal info | Profile reflecting a person's preferences, characteristics, etc. | NO |
12. DO WE MAKE UPDATES TO THIS NOTICE?
In Short: Yes, we will update this notice as necessary to stay compliant with relevant laws.
We may update this Privacy Notice from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by an updated "Last Updated" date at the top of this Privacy Notice.
13. HOW CAN YOU CONTACT US ABOUT THIS NOTICE?
If you have questions or comments about this notice, you may visit the contact page.
14. HOW CAN YOU REVIEW, UPDATE, OR DELETE THE DATA WE COLLECT FROM YOU?
To request to review, update, or delete your personal information, please visit the contact page.