Messages (“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 phone 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 backup and restore operations
Restart services after device reboot
Maintain app stability
📌 Foreground services run only when required.
Permission used:
SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW
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
📌 Files remain stored locally on the device.
Permissions used:
INTERNET
ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
Improve app performance
Support optional online features
📌 No sensitive message data is transmitted 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
Support messaging features
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.
App Name: Messages
Developer Name: Heeva Heart Dev
Contact Email: heevaheartdev@gmail.com
We declare that:
Messages 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