Privacy Policy for anudia.online

Last Updated: 3rd August 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to anudia.online (the "Website"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our document upload and QR code generation services.

By using our Website, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our services.

2. Information We Collect

A. Personal Information

We may collect the following personal information when you use our services:

Name (if provided)
Email address (for account creation, notifications, or support)
IP address (for security and analytics)
Payment details (if purchasing premium services, processed via secure third-party gateways)

B. Document Information

When you upload documents to generate QR codes, we may process:

File content (text, images, PDFs, etc.)
File metadata (file name, size, type, upload date)
QR code access logs (who scans the QR code, when, and from where)

C. Automatically Collected Data

We may collect:

Device information (browser type, OS, device model)
Usage data (pages visited, time spent, interactions)
Cookies & tracking technologies (for functionality, analytics, and ads)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected data for:

QR Code Generation & Document Hosting: To create and manage QR codes linked to your uploaded documents.
User Account Management: To authenticate users and provide account features.
Customer Support: To respond to inquiries and troubleshoot issues.
Security & Fraud Prevention: To detect and prevent misuse of our services.
Analytics & Improvements: To enhance user experience and optimize our Website.
Marketing & Communications: To send updates, promotions (with opt-out options).

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Compliance)

If you are in the EU/EEA, we process your data based on:

Consent (when you agree to data collection)
Contractual necessity (to provide our services)
Legitimate interests (fraud prevention, analytics, improvements)
Legal obligations (if required by law)

5. Data Sharing & Third-Party Disclosures

We may share data with:

Service Providers: Hosting, payment processors, analytics tools.
Legal Authorities: If required by law (e.g., court orders, fraud investigations).
Business Transfers: In case of mergers, acquisitions, or asset sales.

We do not sell your personal data to third-party advertisers.

6. Data Retention & Deletion

Uploaded Documents: Stored for as long as the QR code remains active (users can delete files manually).
Account Data: Retained until account deletion (users can request deletion via email).
Logs & Analytics: Stored for up to 12 months unless needed for legal reasons.

7. Security Measures

We implement:

Encryption (SSL/TLS) for data transfers.
Secure storage for uploaded documents.
Access controls to restrict unauthorized access.
Regular security audits.

However, no system is 100% secure—users should avoid uploading highly sensitive data.

8. User Rights & Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

Access, correct, or delete your data.
Withdraw consent (where applicable).
Opt out of marketing emails.
Request data portability (EU users).
Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority.

To exercise these rights, contact us at info@anudia.online.

9. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use:

Essential cookies (for site functionality).
Analytics cookies (Google Analytics, etc.).
Marketing cookies (if running ads).

Users can manage preferences via browser settings or our Cookie Consent Banner.

10. International Data Transfers

Data may be processed outside your country (e.g., US, EU). We ensure safeguards like:

Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) for EU transfers.
Adequacy decisions where applicable.

11. Children's Privacy

Our services are not for users under 13 (or 16 in the EU). If we discover underage usage, we will delete the data.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy. Users will be notified via email or Website notice. Continued use constitutes acceptance.

13. Contact Us

For privacy-related questions, contact:

Email: info@anudia.online

Address: P.O.BOX OF225 Ofankor-Accra Ghana

This Privacy Policy ensures compliance with GDPR, CCPA, and other global privacy laws. Users must review it periodically.