Privacy Policy

How we protect and handle your personal data

Privacy Policy blinkQR.app

Last updated: September 10, 2025

1. Introduction

Bijleren BV, located at Jozef II-straat 7, 3000 Leuven, Belgium (VAT: BE1011.847.679), is responsible for the processing of personal data as described in this privacy policy.

Contact Information:

Email: info@bijleren.eu
Website: blinkQR.app

2. What Personal Data We Collect

2.1 Account Information

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Date of birth (for age verification)

2.2 Usage Data

  • App usage statistics
  • QR code management activities
  • Usage timestamps

2.3 Payment and Order Information

Payment and order information is managed through bijleren.eu. For the privacy policy regarding this data, we refer to the privacy statement of bijleren.eu.

2.4 Content Data

  • Photos, audio and video files you link to QR codes
  • Metadata of uploaded files

3. Purposes of Data Processing

We process your personal data for the following purposes:

3.1 Service Provision

  • Providing and managing QR code services
  • Processing orders
  • Customer service and support

3.2 Account Management

  • Creating and managing user accounts
  • Authentication and access control
  • Age verification

3.3 Service Improvement

  • Analyzing usage patterns
  • Optimizing App functionality
  • Technical support

4. Legal Basis

The processing of your personal data is based on:

  • Contract performance (art. 6.1.b GDPR): For delivering our services
  • Legitimate interest (art. 6.1.f GDPR): For service improvement and security
  • Consent (art. 6.1.a GDPR): For specific processing where consent is required

5. Retention Periods

5.1 Account Information

  • Active accounts: as long as the account exists
  • Closed accounts: 1 year after closure (for administrative purposes)

5.2 Content Data

  • Available for at least 5 years as stated in our terms and conditions
  • After this period, data may be deleted

5.3 Usage Statistics

  • Maximum 2 years for analysis purposes

6. Data Sharing

6.1 Third Parties

We only share your data with third parties for:

  • Payment processing (via bijleren.eu platform)
  • Hosting services and technical support
  • Legal obligations

6.2 International Transfers

Data is processed within the European Economic Area (EEA). Any transfers outside the EEA only occur with adequate protection measures.

7. Security

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against:

  • Unauthorized access
  • Loss or destruction
  • Unlawful processing

8. Your Rights

Under GDPR you have the following rights:

8.1 Right of Access

You can request what personal data we process about you.

8.2 Right to Rectification

You can have incorrect data corrected.

8.3 Right to Erasure

In certain cases, you can request deletion of your data.

8.4 Right to Restriction

You can request to restrict the processing of your data.

8.5 Right to Data Portability

You can request your data in a common format.

8.6 Right to Object

You can object to certain processing activities.

8.7 Exercising Rights

To exercise your rights, contact us at info@bijleren.eu.

9. Cookies and Tracking

9.1 Essential Cookies

We use cookies that are necessary for the App to function.

9.2 Analytical Cookies

For analyzing usage, analytical cookies may be placed, provided you have given consent.

9.3 Cookie Settings

You can manage your cookie preferences through the App settings.

10. Automated Decision Making

We do not make decisions based solely on automated processing, including profiling, that have legal effects for you.

11. Minors

11.1 Age Requirements

  • For managing QR codes: minimum 13 years
  • For purchasing credits and sticker sheets: minimum 18 years

11.2 Supervision of Minors

Minors can use the app under supervision of an adult coach. This coach is responsible for monitoring the content of the BlinkQRs and supervising the minor's use of the service.

12. Privacy Policy Changes

We may modify this privacy policy. We will communicate changes through the App or by email.

13. Complaints

Do you have a complaint about how we handle your personal data? Please first contact us at info@bijleren.eu.

You also have the right to file a complaint with the Belgian Data Protection Authority:

  • Website: gegevensbeschermingsautoriteit.be
  • Email: contact@apd-gba.be

We would appreciate it if you contact us first.

14. Contact

For questions about this privacy policy or exercising your rights, you can contact us at:

Bijleren BV
Email: info@bijleren.eu
Address: Jozef II-straat 7, 3000 Leuven, Belgium

This privacy policy has been prepared in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

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