1. Introduction

Contacts - Phone Dialer & Calls (“App”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) is a communication application designed to help users manage contacts, make phone calls, view call history, and access phone-related features on Android devices.

We are committed to protecting user privacy and complying with:

• Google Play Developer Program Policies

• Android Contacts and Call Log Policies

• 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.

2. Permissions We Use

The App requests permissions only to provide its intended communication and contact management features.

👥 Contacts Permissions

Permissions used:

• READ_CONTACTS

• WRITE_CONTACTS

Purpose:

• Display saved contacts

• Create, edit, update, and manage contacts

• Improve dialing and caller management functionality

📌 Contact information remains stored on the user's device unless explicitly shared by the user.

📞 Calling & Phone Permissions

Permissions used:

• CALL_PHONE

• READ_PHONE_STATE

• ANSWER_PHONE_CALLS

Purpose:

• Allow users to place phone calls directly from the App

• Detect call status and phone state

• Support call management features

📌 The App does not record phone conversations.

📋 Call Log Permissions

Permissions used:

• READ_CALL_LOG

• WRITE_CALL_LOG

Purpose:

• Display call history

• Manage and organize call records

• Improve dialing and communication features

📌 Call log data is processed locally on the device.

📌 The App does not upload call logs to external servers.

🔔 Notification Permission

Permission used:

• POST_NOTIFICATIONS

Purpose:

• Display call-related notifications

• Provide important alerts and updates

📌 Users may disable notifications at any time through device settings.

🌐 Internet & Network Permissions

Permissions used:

• INTERNET

• ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

• ACCESS_WIFI_STATE

• CHANGE_WIFI_STATE

Purpose:

• Support online features

• Improve application performance

• Verify internet connectivity

• Load updates and optional services

☎️ Foreground Service Permissions

Permissions used:

• FOREGROUND_SERVICE

• FOREGROUND_SERVICE_PHONE_CALL

• USE_FULL_SCREEN_INTENT

• WAKE_LOCK

Purpose:

• Support ongoing call-related services

• Display incoming call interfaces

• Keep the device active during important call operations

📌 These permissions are used only for communication-related functionality.

📱 Overlay Permission

Permission used:

• SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW

Purpose:

• Display call-related overlays and after-call screens

• Provide enhanced dialing and communication features

📌 Overlay screens are visible to users and can be disabled through device settings.

🔵 Bluetooth Permissions

Permissions used:

• BLUETOOTH

• BLUETOOTH_CONNECT

• BLUETOOTH_SCAN

Purpose:

• Support Bluetooth calling devices

• Connect with headsets and hands-free accessories

• Improve call management experience

📌 Bluetooth permissions are used only when required by the user.

👤 Account Permission

Permission used:

• GET_ACCOUNTS

Purpose:

• Support contact synchronization and account-related features where available

📌 The App does not collect account passwords or authentication credentials.

3. Information We Access

The App may access:

• Contact information

• Call history

• Phone state information

• Bluetooth connection status

• Basic network connectivity information

📌 This information is used only to provide core communication features.

4. Information We Do NOT Collect

The App does NOT collect or store:

❌ Phone call recordings
❌ SMS message content
❌ Financial information
❌ Banking credentials
❌ Government identification information
❌ Account passwords
❌ Location data

📌 No hidden monitoring of communications is performed.

5. How We Use Information

We use information only to:

• Manage contacts

• Display and organize call history

• Enable phone dialing functionality

• Improve communication features

• Enhance application performance

📌 We do not track or profile users.

6. Data Sharing

We do not:

• Sell user data

• Share contacts with third parties

• Upload call logs to external servers

• Share personal communication information for advertising purposes

📌 User information remains under the user's control.

7. Third-Party Services

The App may use:

• Advertising services (such as AdMob)

• Analytics and crash reporting services

These services may collect limited non-personal technical information according to their own privacy policies.

8. Important Compliance Notice ⚠️

📌 Contacts, call logs, and phone permissions are used solely to provide dialer and communication functionality.

📌 The App does not record phone calls, intercept communications, or access private conversations.

📌 Bluetooth permissions are used only for communication accessories and hands-free calling features.

📌 Overlay permissions are used only to display communication-related screens and after-call functionality.

9. Children's Privacy

This App is not intended for children under 13 years of age.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

10. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect user information.

📌 Contacts and call-related information remain under the user's control and are used only for intended functionality.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Any changes will be reflected by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this Privacy Policy.

12. Contact Us

App Name: Contacts - Phone Dialer & Calls
Developer Name: Dream Labs Tools
Contact Email: mokshagolakiya102@gmail.com

Declaration

We declare that:

• Contacts - Phone Dialer & Calls does not collect, store, or sell personal user data without consent.

• Contacts and call log permissions are used solely for communication functionality.

• No hidden call recording, surveillance, or tracking is performed.

• User information remains under the user's control.

• The App complies with Google Play Developer Program Policies.