Privacy Policy

Optical Technologies Limited · Last updated: October 2026

We collect only what we need, keep it only as long as necessary, and never sell it.

Who we are

Optical Technologies Limited ("we", "us") operates the O4QR product authentication platform. Registered in England and Wales. Contact: privacy@o4qr.com

Data we collect and why

Account holders (manufacturers / brand owners)

End consumers (people scanning your product QR codes)

Scan data is collected on behalf of the brand owner whose product you scanned. The lawful basis is legitimate interests in product security and fraud prevention.

Contact form enquiries

Cookies

We use only strictly necessary cookies. They are required for the service you are using to work, so they are always on and do not require consent under UK GDPR and PECR. We do not use advertising, analytics, or tracking cookies.

Optional data — device details and precise location — is shared only if you tick it on the verification page. Those choices are separate from the cookies above.

Data retention

Your rights (UK & EU GDPR)

You have the right to access, correct, or erase your personal data; to restrict or object to processing; and to data portability. To exercise any right, email privacy@o4qr.com. We will respond within 30 days.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the ICO (ico.org.uk).

Third parties

We do not sell personal data. We may share data with:

Contact

Optical Technologies Limited, AMP Technology Centre, Brunel Way, Rotherham, S60 5WG
Email: privacy@o4qr.com · Tel: +44 (0) 114 352 0777