Privacy Policy

App Name: Phone call
Developer Name: Gworth Sol
Contact Email: preeti.khan.pk001@gmail.com

1. Introduction

Phone call (“App”, “we”, “our”, “us”) is a calling and call-management application designed to help users make phone calls, manage contacts, and view call history in a simple and efficient way.

We take user privacy seriously and strictly follow:

• Google Play Developer Policies

• Android Call Log & Contacts policy

• GDPR (EU)

• CCPA (California)

• India Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023

By using this app, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Permissions We Use & Their Purpose

We request permissions only for core calling and contact functionality. No permission is used for spying, tracking, or advertising misuse.

👥 Contacts Permissions

• READ_CONTACTS

• WRITE_CONTACTS

Purpose:

• Display contact names during calls

• Allow users to add or update contacts directly from the app

📌 Contacts are accessed only on the device and are never uploaded or shared.

📞 Call Log & Phone Permissions

• READ_CALL_LOG

• WRITE_CALL_LOG

• READ_PHONE_STATE

• CALL_PHONE

Purpose:

• Show call history

• Allow user-initiated phone calls

• Detect call state for proper call handling

📌 Call logs are processed locally and are not sent to any server.

⚙️ Foreground & Call Services

• FOREGROUND_SERVICE

• FOREGROUND_SERVICE_PHONE_CALL

Purpose:

• Ensure call-related features work reliably

• Maintain call UI during active calls

No background surveillance is performed.

🖥️ Full-Screen & Wake Permissions

• USE_FULL_SCREEN_INTENT

• WAKE_LOCK

Purpose:

• Display incoming/outgoing call screens

• Wake the device screen during calls

🔔 POST_NOTIFICATIONS

Used to:

• Show call notifications

• Missed call alerts

Notifications are user-controlled and optional.

🔵 Bluetooth Permissions

• BLUETOOTH

• BLUETOOTH_ADMIN

Purpose:

• Enable calling via Bluetooth devices (headsets, car systems)

We do not scan nearby devices or collect Bluetooth data.

🌐 ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Used only to:

• Check network status for app stability

No personal data is transmitted.

3. Information We Collect

3.1 Data Accessed on Device

• Contact names & numbers

• Call history (incoming, outgoing, missed calls)

• Call state information

3.2 Information We Do NOT Collect

❌ No contacts uploaded to servers
❌ No call audio recordings
❌ No messages or SMS
❌ No location data
❌ No personal identity profiling
❌ No background tracking

4. How We Use Information

The accessed information is used strictly to:

• Make phone calls

• Display caller information

• Show call history

• Improve call handling and UI

All processing occurs on the user’s device.

5. Data Sharing

We do not:

• Sell user data

• Share contacts or call logs with third parties

• Use call data for advertising or analytics

Data is shared only if required by law.

6. Third-Party Services

The app may use basic system or diagnostic tools for:

• Crash reporting

• Performance improvement

These services do not access contacts or call logs.

7. Data Security

We apply reasonable security measures:

• Local-only data handling

• Secure Android APIs

• Restricted permission usage

Your calling data stays private.

8. Children’s Privacy

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

9. User Rights

Depending on your region (GDPR / CCPA), you may:

• Request information about data handling

• Request deletion of locally stored app data

Uninstalling the app removes all stored data.

10. Disclaimer

Phone call is an independent calling application.
Call functionality depends on device hardware, SIM availability, and network conditions.

We are not responsible for call failures caused by carrier or device issues.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect:

• Feature changes

• Policy updates

• Legal requirements

Users are encouraged to review it periodically.

12.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.

13. Contact Us

For privacy questions or support:

📧 preeti.khan.pk001@gmail.com