This Privacy Policy governs the use of the mobile application Messages (referred to as the "Application" or "App"), developed by Aanova Apps("we," "us," or "the Service Provider").
The Application is provided as a free service and is intended for use AS IS.
By downloading, installing, or using the Application, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
1. Information Collection and Processing
We believe in minimizing data collection. The Service Provider does not collect, store, transmit, or share any personal data directly from your device to our own servers.
All core message processing, contact matching, and media handling occur locally on your mobile device.
2. Device Permissions and Core Functionality
To provide standard messaging features, the Application requires access to specific capabilities on your device. These permissions are used exclusively to perform the actions you request within the App.
SMS and MMS Capabilities
READ_SMS, RECEIVE_SMS, SEND_SMS, RECEIVE_MMS
Purpose: These permissions are necessary for the App to function as a messaging client. They allow you to send, receive, display, and manage SMS and MMS messages.
Data Handling: Your messages are processed and stored locally on your device's internal database. To deliver your messages to the intended recipient, they are transmitted securely over your mobile network operator's (carrier) network. The Service Provider does not monitor, collect, or transmit your messages to any proprietary or developer-owned external servers.
Contacts Access
READ_CONTACTS
Purpose: This permission allows the App to display your contact list, associate phone numbers with contact names, display contact photos, and suggest recipients when you compose a message.
Data Handling: Contact data is read locally and is not uploaded or shared.
Phone Features
CALL_PHONE, READ_PHONE_STATE
Purpose: These permissions allow you to initiate phone calls directly to a contact from within a conversation thread and help the App manage its behavior during active phone calls.
Storage and Media Access
READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE, WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE, READ_MEDIA_IMAGES
Purpose: These permissions allow you to select images from your device to attach to MMS messages, and to save incoming media attachments to your device.
Background and System Services
FOREGROUND_SERVICE, FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC, RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED, SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM, WAKE_LOCK
Purpose: These system permissions ensure that the App operates reliably. They allow the App to sync messages in the background, receive new message notifications promptly, and restore notification services after your device restarts.
Notification Alerts
VIBRATE
Purpose: Allows the App to trigger physical vibration alerts when you receive new messages or notifications.
System Alert Window
SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW
Purpose: Allow App to open a alert window when message gets received for quickly replay to the chat.
3. Third-Party Services and Data Sharing
While the Service Provider does not directly collect your data, the Application integrates third-party Software Development Kits (SDKs) to support advertising and basic analytics. These third-party providers may automatically collect certain non-personally identifiable information, such as device identifiers, IP addresses, and app usage statistics.
These services operate under their respective privacy policies, which you can review below:
4. Data Storage and Retention
Local Storage: Your messages, contacts, and media files are stored locally on your device. They remain there until you delete them or uninstall the Application.
No Server Storage: Because we do not run external database servers to collect your personal information, we do not retain or store your personal data on any remote servers.
Third-Party Retention: Any data processed by third-party SDKs (such as crash logs or analytics events) is retained according to the policies of those specific providers.
5. Security of Your Information
We value your trust in using our Application. Because your messaging data remains entirely on your local device, the security of that data relies heavily on your device's built-in security features. We recommend securing your mobile device with a passcode or biometric lock.
For the limited data processed by third-party services, those providers employ industry-standard security measures to protect the transmission and storage of their logs.
6. Children’s Privacy
The Application is not designed for or targeted at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided personal information to a third-party service integrated into our App, please contact us so we can help address the issue.
7. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any updates will be posted on this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically for any changes. Your continued use of the Application after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions, suggestions, or concerns regarding your privacy while using the Application, please contact us at:
aanovatech001@gmail.com