Messages: SMS Texting App (“App”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) is a communication application designed to send, receive, organize, and manage SMS/MMS messages and related communication features.
We follow a privacy-first, transparency-driven, and security-focused approach, complying with:
Google Play Developer Program Policies (SMS & Call Log Policy)
GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)
CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act)
India Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023
By using this App, you agree to this Privacy Policy.
The App requests permissions strictly required for messaging and communication functionality.
Permissions used:
READ_SMS
SEND_SMS
RECEIVE_SMS
RECEIVE_MMS
WRITE_SMS
Send and receive SMS/MMS messages
Display conversations
Manage messaging functionality
📌 All messages are processed locally on the device only.
📌 SMS content is not uploaded or shared externally.
Permission used:
READ_CONTACTS
Display contact names in conversations
Improve messaging experience
📌 Contacts remain stored locally on the device.
Permissions used:
CALL_PHONE
READ_PHONE_STATE
Allow users to make calls directly from conversations
Detect call status for app functionality
📌 No call data is stored externally.
Permissions used:
FOREGROUND_SERVICE
FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SYSTEM_EXEMPTED
RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM
WAKE_LOCK
Ensure reliable message delivery
Support reminder and notification functionality
Restart services after device reboot
Maintain app stability
📌 Foreground services run only when required.
Permissions used:
SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW
ACTION_MANAGE_OVERLAY_PERMISSION
Show quick reply popups or floating messaging tools
📌 Overlay features are used only for visible user functionality.
Permissions used:
WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
READ_MEDIA_IMAGES
Save media attachments
Access images shared in conversations
📌 Media files remain stored locally on the device.
Permissions used:
INTERNET
ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
CHANGE_WIFI_STATE
Improve app performance
Enable optional online features
📌 No sensitive message data is shared externally.
Permission used:
POST_NOTIFICATIONS
Notify users about incoming messages and alerts
Users can disable notifications anytime.
VIBRATE → message alerts and haptic feedback
The App may access:
SMS/MMS messages
Contact names
Phone state
Media attachments
📌 All data is processed locally on the device only.
The App does NOT collect or store:
❌ Personal identity information
❌ Email accounts
❌ Financial information
❌ Location data
❌ SMS or call data on external servers
We use data only to:
Send and receive messages
Manage conversations
Improve messaging functionality
We do not track or profile users.
We do not:
Sell user data
Share SMS or contact data
Upload private communications
The App may use:
Crash analytics
Performance monitoring
Advertising services (if applicable)
These services do not access private messages.
📌 This App uses sensitive permissions including:
SMS access
Contacts access
Phone state access
Overlay functionality
These permissions are used strictly for core messaging functionality.
📌 This App must be configured as the default SMS app for full functionality, in compliance with Google Play policies.
This App is not intended for children under 13 years of age.
We implement reasonable security practices.
All sensitive communication data remains stored locally on the device.
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.
12.Microsoft Clarity
Our app uses Microsoft Clarity to help us understand how users interact with the app and to improve its performance and overall experience. By using our app, you agree that we and Microsoft may collect and use this analytics data as described in Microsoft’s Privacy Statement. However, we want to make it clear that we do not collect, store, or share any personal user data. All information remains completely anonymous and secure. 🔗 Microsoft Privacy Policy
13.Push Notifications (iZooto)
Our app uses a third-party push notification service provided by iZooto to send important updates, alerts, and app-related notifications to users.
iZooto may collect non-personal and anonymized information such as device type, browser information, and notification interaction data, strictly for the purpose of delivering and improving push notification services.
We do not use push notifications to collect sensitive personal information, nor do we use them for unauthorized tracking.
14.Battery Charging Status Feature
Our app may display a screen or notification when the device is connected to or disconnected from charging (plug in / unplug events). This feature is used only to provide battery-related information and user convenience features within the app.
The app does not collect, store, share, or transmit any personal data related to battery charging events. Battery status information is processed locally on the device only and is not used for tracking purposes.
15.Package Monitor & Junk Scan
We monitor app installs and removals to keep your device clean and optimized. All data is processed locally on your device, and we do not collect, store, or share any personal information.
16.After Call Popup Feature 📞
Some of our apps may include an After Call Popup feature. This feature activates after phone calls to provide quick options such as notes, reminders, or other in-app actions.
Data Collection & Usage:
The feature temporarily accesses call status and duration only to trigger the popup.
It does not access, collect, or store call logs, phone numbers, or contacts.
All data is processed locally on the device and is used only for enabling the feature.
Permissions Required:
The feature requires the "Read Phone State" permission.
Users can manage or revoke this permission anytime from device settings, which will disable the popup.
Data Retention:
All temporary call status data is deleted immediately after use.
No call-related data is stored or sent to our servers.
Third-Party Sharing:
We do not share any personal call data with third parties.
If analytics or ads are integrated, they only process anonymized and non-personal data.
User Control:
Users can also turn off the After Call Popup feature directly from the App Settings → After Call Settings section at any time.
Disabling this setting will completely stop the feature from running.
Security & Updates:
We handle all temporary data securely.
Any significant changes to this policy will be communicated.
Continued use of our apps implies acceptance of the updated terms.
App Functionality
Messages: SMS Texting App allows users to send, receive, read, and manage SMS messages on their device.
The app displays news content using RSS feed from Republic World.
Used only to show latest news headlines
No user data is collected or shared
No tracking of user interaction
SMS Permissions
SMS permissions are used only for core messaging functionality, including:
Sending SMS messages
Receiving SMS messages
Reading and displaying SMS conversations
Managing SMS messages within the app
The app does not collect, store externally, or share SMS content.
Contacts permission is used only to display contact names associated with phone numbers in conversations.
Contact information is not collected, stored externally, or shared.
Internet permission is used only to:
Load news content
Support app functionality (if applicable)
The app does not track user browsing activity.
Notification permission is used only to notify users of incoming messages and app-related updates.
The app does not collect, store, process, or share any personal or sensitive user data.
All messaging operations are handled locally on the user’s device.
Third-party services (such as news RSS feeds) are used only for app functionality.
No personal data, contacts, or message content is shared with any third party.
Users have full control over:
SMS permissions
Contacts permissions
Notification settings
App features
Permissions can be revoked anytime from device settings.
We declare that Messages: SMS Texting App does not collect, store, process, or share any personal or sensitive user data.
All permissions and integrations are used strictly for core app functionality and comply with Google Play policies.
App Name: Messages: SMS Texting App
Developer Name: Shivraj Hubs
Contact Email: shital.patel.sp007@gmail.com
We declare that:
Messages: SMS Texting App does not collect, store, or sell personal user data
All permissions are used only for core messaging functionality
No hidden tracking or surveillance is performed
The App complies with Google Play SMS & Call Log Policy