Privacy policy

Introduction

At QRTBar, we deeply value your privacy and understand the importance you place on the usage and sharing of your information. With the utmost respect for your trust, this Privacy Policy outlines how we handle your data.
QRTBar, operated by Uniqecode Phygital, Inc., a Delaware-incorporated entity, (referred to as "QRTBar," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to safeguarding your privacy. This Privacy Policy governs the collection, use, and disclosure of information when you visit or use our websites, including www.qrtbar.com (referred to as the "Site"), or any of the services provided by us (referred to as the "Services"). Any terms not defined here can be found in our Terms of Use.
This Privacy Policy clarifies the types of information we may collect from you when you access our Services, how we utilize this information, and how you can exercise control over the collection, correction, and deletion of your data. We will only use or share your information as described in this Privacy Policy, and we adhere to the purposes outlined in this policy and our Terms of Service when using information collected through our Site.
By visiting the Site, interacting with our sales representatives or live chat, or signing up/logging in, you indicate your acceptance and consent to the practices outlined in this policy. This includes your consent to processing any sensitive personal information you provide, as explained below.
We encourage you to carefully review this Privacy Policy. By using our Services, you consent to the use and sharing of your personal information as described herein. If you do not agree with these practices, please refrain from using our Services or providing us with your personal information.
For the purpose of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the European Parliament and the Council's Regulation 2016/679 of 27 April 2016, Uniqode Phygital, Inc., located at 12 East 49th Street, New York, NY 10017, is the Data Controller.

Some key terms

In the context of our Privacy Policy, please take note of the following key terms:
  1. "Customers" (also known as "you," "your," or "user") are our valued customers who use our Service(s). The term "Service(s)" refers to the QRTbar software and hardware, as well as viewing or utilizing our website or any future website, software, or hardware that we may offer.
  2. "Service Data"refers to all electronic data, text, communications, or other materials, including Personal Data of Users, that you submit in connection with your use of the Service(s). Personal data is one example, but it is not the only one.
  3. "Personal Data"refers to information about a living person who may be identified directly from the data or by combining it with other information in the data controller's possession or likely to come into possession (as defined in Applicable Data Protection).
  4. The term "Applicable Data Protection Law" refers to EU Regulation 2016/679, also known as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and for persons or businesses created in other territories, it refers to the data protection rules that apply in that specific country.

Scope:-

This Privacy Policy governs the following aspects:

Collection of Personal Information:

At QRTbar, we collect different types of information from our customers, which can be categorized as follows. This information enables us to personalize and enhance our services, providing you with an exceptional user experience:

Use of Information:

When you interact with our site or engage with us in any other way, we receive and store the information you provide. For instance, during the sign-up process, you may provide us with your name, email address, physical address, telephone number, and credit card details. While certain information may be optional, not providing certain details could limit your access to some of our services and features. We utilize the information you provide to fulfill your requests, ship QRTbar to your desired locations, communicate promotional offers from us or our trusted third-party partners, and facilitate effective communication with you. By providing us with this information, you explicitly consent to the use of your Personal Data in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

Information we collect automatically:

Whenever you interact with QRTbar, certain types of information are collected automatically. Similar to many other websites, we use "cookies" to gather specific data when your web browser accesses our Site or displays advertisements served by or on behalf of QRTbar on other websites. We collect navigational information, such as the web pages you visit on our Site, your device's IP address, details about your mobile device (such as operating system and browser type), URLs of websites that referred you to our Site, approximate geographic location, technical information about your device, data regarding your browser and operating system, pages viewed, duration of visits to our Site, search queries used on our Site, interactions with advertisements, engagement with links in emails sent by us or third parties on our behalf, and your preferences for opting out of certain services or information sharing. This information helps us analyze user behavior, improve our services, and optimize the user experience.

Information from Other Sources:

Our Site may include buttons, tools, or information that link to third-party services (e.g., Facebook's "Comment" button). When you use these features, we may collect information about your interactions with them. Additionally, when you view a QRTbar web page containing such features, certain information from your browser may be automatically transmitted to the respective third-party company. To learn more about how these companies handle your information, please refer to their privacy policies. You can find a list of third-party providers on our platform. We value the privacy of our customers and strive to ensure the confidentiality and security of the information we collect. For more details about how we handle and protect your personal information, please refer to our comprehensive Privacy Policy.

Use of Information by QRTbar:

QRTbar may utilize your personal information for various purposes, including but not limited to:

  1. Administering your use of our Services.
  2. Gaining a better understanding of your needs and interests.
  3. Improving and enhancing our products and services.
  4. Facilitating your use of the Site and personalizing your experience.
  5. Serving you relevant advertisements.
  6. Responding to your inquiries and fulfilling your requests for information about our Services.
  7. Providing you with information about our Services and sending you marketing communications and materials from QRTbar.
  8. Assisting you in addressing any problems or technical issues with the Site.
  9. Processing online job applications, if applicable.
  10. Detecting and preventing identity theft, fraud, and other potentially illegal activities, as well as safeguarding the integrity of the website.
  11. Responding to subpoenas, court orders, or legal processes.
  12. Sharing information with law enforcement agencies or in connection with investigations related to public safety.
  13. Resolving disputes and troubleshooting problems.
  14. Assisting with investigations or complaints.
  15. Providing you with relevant information or Services based on your previous interactions, if you have given your consent to be contacted.

How We Use Cookies and Similar Technologies:

QRTbar uses cookies, which are small pieces of electronic information that a website transfers to a visitor's computer to identify specific details about their visits. The Site employs cookies to assign a unique identification to your computer. If you prefer that we do not collect such information, please refer to our cookie policy for further guidance. You can access our detailed Cookie Policy here. If you wish to delete any cookies already stored on your computer, please consult the instructions for your file management software to locate the specific file or directory containing cookies. Alternatively, you may visit https://www.aboutcookies.org which provides comprehensive information on managing cookies across a wide range of browsers. However, please note that disabling cookies on your computer may result in certain functionalities of our Services not working properly.

Sharing of Information by QRTbar:

QRTbar may share your personal information with third parties who are obligated to use the shared information solely for the purpose of providing their services to us in order to support our business operations. These third parties may include business partners, suppliers, subcontractors, advertisers and advertising networks, analytics and search engine providers, and payment providers. We may also share aggregated information or non-personally identifiable information with third parties. For more information on the specific third parties we work with, please click here. For example, we utilize Stripe as our payment management service provider, although we reserve the right to change this service provider at any time and for any reason. While we follow all PCI-DSS requirements and implement generally accepted industry standards to maintain the security of your information, please note that no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. In addition to our privacy policy, your credit card information will also be subject to the privacy policy of our payment processor. Before submitting any credit card information, please read the privacy policy of the payment processor's website regarding the use, storage, and protection of your credit card information. Upon making a charge, we will provide you with an electronic receipt, which you should print or save for your records. By initiating any transaction, you represent and warrant that you have the legal right to use the designated payment method.

We may also share your personal information under the following circumstances:

  1. When required to provide information in response to a subpoena, court order, or other applicable law or legal process.
  2. When we have a good faith belief that the disclosure is necessary to prevent or respond to fraud, defend our apps or websites against attacks, or protect the property and safety of QRTbar, our customers and users, or the public.
  3. In the event of a merger, acquisition, sale of a QRTbar website, app, or business unit, or transfer of a substantial portion of our assets, where your information may be one of the assets transferred.

Certain sections of our Site and App allow you to post comments or submit Service Data for public viewing. It is important to consider how much information you want to disclose in these areas. You can review and revise your profile information at any time, and you can use the available features on the Site to remove Service Data that you have shared. If you have any questions or requests regarding the removal or deletion of such content, you can contact us at support@qrtbar.com

Storage and Transfer of Personal Information:

Your personal data and files are stored on QRTbar's servers as well as the servers of companies we engage to provide services. As a result, your personal information may be transferred and stored in countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA), including the United States and other locations where our service providers operate. Please note that the laws in these countries may not offer the same level of legal protection for your information as within the EEA. By submitting your personal information, you consent to the transfer, storage, and processing of your data in accordance with this privacy policy. We will take all reasonable steps to ensure that your data is treated securely and in compliance with this policy. However, please be aware that transmitting information over the Internet is not completely secure, and any transmission is done at your own risk. Once we receive your information, we employ strict procedures and security measures to prevent unauthorized access.

Security of Your Information by QRTbar:

We recognize the importance of safeguarding your personal information and have implemented reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect it. However, it is also crucial for you to take precautions to prevent unauthorized access to your password and computer. Remember to sign off when using a shared computer. While we strive to maintain the security of your personal information, please note that no security controls are entirely foolproof, and QRTbar cannot guarantee the absolute security of your personal information.

Advertising and Links to Other Sites:

We may display interest-based advertising on our own websites as well as on unaffiliated sites using the information you provide when interacting with our site or services. These interest-based ads, also known as personalized or targeted ads, are tailored to your preferences based on your activities, including your usage of our services and visits to websites that feature QRTbar content or ads. To facilitate this, we use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to gather information about the ads you view, click on, and other actions you take on our sites and other sites. This enables us to deliver more relevant and useful ads, ensuring that you are not repeatedly shown the same ads. For detailed information on the use of cookies and similar technologies for interest-based advertising, please refer to our cookie policy. Certain functionalities of our services may be provided by third parties who are not affiliated with QRTbar. These entities may collect or receive information about your use of our services and activities across various websites over time, utilizing cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies. Please note that this privacy policy does not cover third-party cookies, web beacons, or other tracking technologies, and we are not responsible for their privacy practices. It is recommended that you familiarize yourself with the privacy policies and practices of such third parties when providing personal information through their websites. Our services may also contain links to external websites that are not operated or controlled by QRTbar. We are not responsible for the privacy policies or practices of these websites. If you choose to provide personal information through any third-party website, we advise you to review their privacy policies and practices. Additionally, you have the option to enable or log in to our services using various online services such as Google or social networking services like Facebook, LinkedIn, etc. By linking your social network account to our app or logging into our services using your social network account, we may collect the necessary information to access your social network data. We may share this information with the social network operator to enhance the delivery of their services to you. Please note that the collection, use, storage, and disclosure of your information by a social network are governed by their respective policies, and QRTbar holds no liability or responsibility for the privacy practices or actions of any enabled social network within our services.

QRtbar - Your Rights:

  • Right, to be Informed:
  • You have the right to know if we hold your personal information and the purpose for which it is processed. For more information about the retention period of your data, please contact us at support@qrtbar.com.

  • Right of Access:
  • You have the right to know the categories of your personal data being processed, the purposes of such processing, and the details of third parties with whom the data may have been shared. For more details, please refer to the list of third parties available here.

  • Right to Rectification:
  • You have the right to correct or update your personal information that is held by us.

  • Right to Erasure:
  • You have the right to request the deletion of your data from our databases. Please note that we may need to retain certain information about you for legal, internal business, and fraud prevention purposes. We will keep your personal information for as long as necessary to provide you with eligible services and comply with our legal obligations and enforce our agreements.

  • Right to Data Portability:
  • Under certain circumstances, you have the right to object to or restrict the processing of your data. This includes cases where the data is inaccurate (during the verification period), no longer necessary for the purpose of processing, or related to direct marketing (you can prevent or discontinue marketing communications by selecting certain options on the forms used to collect your personal data or by using the opt-out mechanisms in our emails). In the above cases, we will retain minimum personal data to indicate that you have opted out of further contact. To exercise any of the rights mentioned above, please contact us at support@qrtbar.com. Please note that some of these rights may not be currently available as we are working on developing the technical capabilities to comply with such requests. Nevertheless, we will make every effort to address your request to the best of our ability.

  • Privacy of Children:
  • We understand the importance of children's safety and privacy. We do not request or knowingly collect any personally identifiable information from children under the age of 18. If you believe that a child under the age of 18 has provided personal information on our website, please contact us immediately at support@qrtbar.com, providing as much information as possible to help us locate and remove the personal information. If a parent or guardian becomes aware that their child or any other child under the age of 18 has provided us with personal information, they should contact us at support@qrtbar.com.

  • Questions/Changes to Policy:
  • QRtbar values your feedback on this Privacy Policy. If you believe that we have not adhered to this policy or if you have questions or concerns regarding our Privacy Policy, please contact us at support@qrtbar.com.