Privacy Policy for Auto SMS Scheduler

Note: Auto SMS Scheduler sends SMS reminders automatically when the SMS permission is granted. If SMS permission is not available, it opens your default messaging app with the message pre-filled as a convenient fallback.

Last Updated: April 9, 2026

Effective Date: February 15, 2026

Introduction

Auto SMS Scheduler ("we," "our," or "the App") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use our Android application. By downloading, installing, or using Auto SMS Scheduler, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

Auto SMS Scheduler is a task reminder application that allows you to schedule SMS text message reminders to be sent to your phone contacts at specific dates, times, and frequencies. You can set one-time or recurring reminders (every minute, hourly, daily, weekly, monthly, yearly, or custom intervals) and optionally assign contacts from your phone's address book to receive the SMS.

Information We Collect

1. Information You Provide Directly

When you create reminders in the App, you provide the following information:

• Reminder Details: Title, message text, date, time, and frequency settings.

• Contact Information: Names and phone numbers of contacts you select from your device's address book to receive SMS reminders.

2. Information Collected Automatically

• Device Information: Basic device information may be collected by third-party advertising services (Google AdMob) for the purpose of serving relevant advertisements.

• Ad-Related Data: Google AdMob may collect device identifiers, IP addresses, and usage data for ad personalization and analytics. Please refer to Google's Privacy Policy for details.

3. Information We Do NOT Collect

• We do not collect your personal identity information (name, email, address).

• We do not collect your location data.

• We do not collect or store your full contact list — only the specific contacts you choose for each reminder.

• We do not transmit your reminder data, SMS content, or contact information to any external server.

• We do not read, access, or store your incoming SMS messages.

• We do not use any analytics or tracking SDKs beyond Google AdMob.

Permissions We Use and Why

Auto SMS Scheduler requires the following Android permissions to function properly. Each permission is used solely for its stated purpose:

📱 SEND_SMS (Send SMS Messages)

• Purpose: To send scheduled SMS text message reminders to the contacts you select.

• When Used: Only when a reminder is triggered at its scheduled time and you have assigned one or more contacts to that reminder.

• Data Handling: SMS messages are sent directly from your device through your mobile carrier. We do not intercept, store, or transmit the content of these messages to any server.

👥 READ_CONTACTS (Read Your Contacts)

• Purpose: To allow you to browse and select contacts from your phone's address book when creating a reminder.

• When Used: Only when you tap "Add Contact" in the reminder creation screen.

• Data Handling: We only read contact names and phone numbers for display in the contact picker. Only the contacts you explicitly select are stored locally as part of your reminder. Your full contact list is never copied, stored, or transmitted.

🔔 POST_NOTIFICATIONS (Show Notifications) — Android 13+

• Purpose: To display notification alerts when reminders are triggered, informing you that an SMS has been sent or showing self-reminder notifications.

• When Used: When a scheduled reminder fires at its designated time.

• Data Handling: Notifications are displayed locally on your device only. No notification content is transmitted externally.

⏰ SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM / USE_EXACT_ALARM (Schedule Exact Alarms)

• Purpose: To schedule reminders to fire at the exact date and time you specify, ensuring precise and reliable delivery.

• When Used: When you save a new or edited reminder with an active status.

• Data Handling: Alarm scheduling is handled entirely by the Android system on your device. No data is transmitted.

🔄 RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED (Run at Startup)

• Purpose: To reschedule all your active reminders after your device restarts, so you don't lose any scheduled reminders due to a reboot.

• When Used: Automatically when your device boots up after being turned off or restarted.

• Data Handling: No data is transmitted. The App simply reads your locally stored reminders and re-registers them with the Android alarm system.

💡 WAKE_LOCK (Prevent Phone from Sleeping)

• Purpose: To ensure the device stays awake long enough to process and send an SMS when a reminder is triggered, even if the screen is off.

• When Used: Briefly when a reminder alarm fires.

• Data Handling: No data is collected or transmitted.

📳 VIBRATE (Vibrate the Device)

• Purpose: To provide haptic feedback when a reminder notification is displayed.

• When Used: When a reminder notification is shown.

• Data Handling: No data is collected or transmitted.

🌐 INTERNET (Internet Access)

• Purpose: Required by Google AdMob to load and display banner advertisements within the App.

• When Used: When the App displays advertisement banners.

• Data Handling: Internet access is used exclusively for loading ads. Your reminder data, contacts, and SMS content are never transmitted over the internet.

📶 ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE (Check Network Status)

• Purpose: Required by Google AdMob to check network connectivity before attempting to load advertisements.

• When Used: When the App checks if an internet connection is available for loading ads.

• Data Handling: No personal data is collected through this permission.

🖥️ USE_FULL_SCREEN_INTENT (Full-Screen Alarm Display)

• Purpose: To display alarm reminders as a full-screen activity that appears over the lock screen, ensuring you never miss an important reminder.

• When Used: When a reminder with the alarm feature enabled is triggered at its scheduled time.

• Data Handling: No data is collected or transmitted. This permission only controls how the alarm notification is displayed on your screen.

🪟 SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW (Display Over Other Apps)

• Purpose: Used as a fallback to display alarm reminders over other apps when the full-screen intent permission is not available (Android 14+).

• When Used: Only when a reminder alarm fires and the full-screen notification permission has not been granted by the user.

• Data Handling: No data is collected or transmitted. This permission is solely used to ensure alarm visibility.

⚙️ FOREGROUND_SERVICE (Run Foreground Service)

• Purpose: To ensure reliable alarm processing by keeping the App active in the foreground briefly while an alarm is being handled.

• When Used: Briefly when a reminder alarm fires, to prevent the system from stopping the alarm process.

• Data Handling: No data is collected or transmitted.

How the App Works

Auto SMS Scheduler operates entirely on your device:

1. You create a reminder — set a title, message, date, time, frequency, and optionally select contacts.

2. The App schedules an alarm using Android's AlarmManager at the exact time you specified.

3. When the alarm fires, the App sends the SMS directly from your device using Android's SmsManager (if SMS permission is granted), or opens your default messaging app with the message pre-filled (fallback mode).

4. For recurring reminders, the App automatically calculates and updates the next scheduled date and time, so the reminder card always shows when the next SMS will be sent.

5. For one-time reminders, the reminder is marked as completed after the SMS is sent.

Data Storage and Security

Local Storage Only

All your reminder data (titles, messages, dates, times, frequencies, and selected contact information) is stored locally on your device using Android SharedPreferences. Your data is:

• Never uploaded to any cloud server or external database.

• Never shared with third parties (except as described in the Advertising section below).

• Protected by the Android operating system's built-in app data sandboxing.

Backup and Restore Feature

The App provides a backup and restore feature that allows you to:

• Export your reminders as a JSON file to a location you choose (e.g., Google Drive, local storage).

• Import reminders from a previously exported JSON file.

These backup files are created and managed entirely by you. We do not have access to your backup files. You are responsible for the security of any exported backup files.

Third-Party Services

Google AdMob (Advertising)

Auto SMS Scheduler uses Google AdMob to display banner advertisements. Google AdMob may collect and process certain data in accordance with Google's Privacy Policy, including:

• Device advertising identifiers

• IP address

• Device information (model, OS version)

• App usage data for ad analytics

For more information about how Google handles your data, please visit:

• Google Privacy Policy

• How Google Uses Information from Sites or Apps

You can opt out of personalized advertising through your device's settings:

• Go to Settings > Google > Ads > Opt out of Ads Personalization

Google Play Services

The App uses Google Play Services for ad delivery. Google Play Services may collect device information as described in Google's Privacy Policy.

Children's Privacy

Auto SMS Scheduler is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided personal information through the App, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.

Your Rights and Choices

You have full control over your data:

• Manage Permissions: You can grant or revoke any permission at any time through your device's Settings > Apps > Auto SMS Scheduler > Permissions.

• Delete Reminders: You can delete any or all reminders within the App at any time.

• Clear All Data: You can clear all App data through your device's Settings > Apps > Auto SMS Scheduler > Storage > Clear Data.

• Uninstall: Uninstalling the App will permanently delete all locally stored reminder data.

• Ad Preferences: You can opt out of personalized ads through your device's Google settings.

• Backup Control: You control when and where backup files are created and stored.

SMS Usage and Carrier Charges

• SMS messages sent by the App are transmitted through your device's default SMS service and your mobile carrier.

• Standard messaging rates may apply depending on your carrier plan.

• We are not responsible for any charges incurred from SMS messages sent by the App.

• You are solely responsible for the content of messages you create and the contacts you choose to send them to.

• The App will only send SMS messages to contacts you have explicitly added to a reminder.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the App's features or applicable laws. Any changes will be reflected by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this document. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Data Retention

• Reminder data is retained on your device for as long as the App is installed and you choose to keep it.

• Uninstalling the App or clearing App data will permanently remove all stored information.

• We do not retain any of your data on external servers.

Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information:

• All data is stored locally on your device with Android's built-in app sandboxing protection.

• No personal data is transmitted to external servers (except ad-related data by Google AdMob as described above).

• The App does not contain any analytics or tracking SDKs beyond Google AdMob.

• SMS messages are sent directly through your device's carrier — the App never routes messages through any third-party server.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the App's data practices, please contact us at:

📧 Email: edilbertoaq@gmail.com

📱 App: Auto SMS Scheduler

Consent

By downloading, installing, and using Auto SMS Scheduler, you consent to this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.

This Privacy Policy applies solely to the Auto SMS Scheduler Android application (package: com.sendtextreminder.app).