Messages: Text Message,SMS

1. Introduction

Messages: Text Message,SMS ("we", "our", or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application. 

2. Permissions We Request and Why

Below is a full list of permissions used by the app and why they are necessary:

📩 SMS & Messaging Permissions

• READ_SMS – To read your SMS messages and categorize them (e.g., OTP, personal, promotional).
  
  

• WRITE_SMS – To allow the app to write SMS messages (e.g., for marking messages).
  
  

• SEND_SMS – To send SMS messages (if used in features like scheduling SMS).
  
  

• RECEIVE_SMS – To detect incoming SMS and update message lists in real-time.
  
  

• RECEIVE_MMS – To handle MMS messages if supported.
  
  

• android.provider.Telephony.SMS_RECEIVED – To receive broadcast for new incoming SMS messages.
  
  

🔒 Note: Your SMS data is processed locally on your device and not uploaded or shared.

📞 Phone Permissions

• READ_PHONE_STATE – To determine the state of the phone (e.g., SIM info, device ID) for proper app behavior and ad personalization.
  
  

👥 Contacts Permission

• READ_CONTACTS – To display contact names alongside SMS messages. Contacts are never uploaded or stored externally.
  
  

🔔 Notification & Alarm Permissions

• POST_NOTIFICATIONS – To show SMS notifications.
  
  

• SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM – For scheduling features like reminders or auto-SMS (if used).
  
  

• WAKE_LOCK – To wake the device when important actions are performed (e.g., receiving SMS at night).
  
  

• READ_SYNC_SETTINGS – To check sync settings if needed for background operations.
  
  

🌐 Network Permissions

• INTERNET, ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE, ACCESS_WIFI_STATE – Used for:
  
  
  

  • Displaying Google AdMob ads
    
    

  • Connecting to Firebase for analytics, crash reports, and remote config
    
    

  • Checking internet status before performing actions
    
    

💾 Storage Permission

• WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE  To store and access SMS messages and attachments (e.g., images or videos).
  
  

We do not collect or store any personal files or media from your device.

3. Data We Collect

We use Firebase and Google AdMob, which may collect:

🔹 Firebase Analytics & Crashlytics

• Device and app usage info
  
  

• Crash reports
  
  

• App version and device type
  
  

🔹 Firebase Remote Config

• Dynamically update app behavior or appearance
  
  

🔹 AdMob (Google Ads)

• Shows personalized or non-personalized ads
  
  

• May use data like:
  
  

  • Device type and language
    
    

  • Location (approximate)
    
    

  • Ad interactions
    
    

4. How We Use the Data

We use the information to:

• Organize and categorize your SMS
  
  

• Fix bugs and crashes
  
  

• Improve performance
  
  

• Display ads to keep the app free
  
  

Your personal data (SMS/Contacts) is never uploaded or shared. It's only used within your device.

5. Data Security

We follow strict practices to ensure your data remains secure:

• No SMS or contacts are stored online
  
  

• Analytics data is stored securely by Google Firebase
  
  

6. Your Consent

By installing and using this app, you give consent to:

• Access SMS, Contacts, and other permissions as needed
  
  

• Allow analytics and crash reports
  
  

• See ads based on your settings
  
  

You can withdraw consent at any time by uninstalling the app.

7. Children's Privacy

This app is not intended for children under 13 years old. We do not knowingly collect data from children.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page and, where appropriate, notified within the app.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns, contact us at:

📧 seasonfreeuc@gmail.com