Privacy Policy for HushThem

Last Updated: 23rd September 2025

HushThem (“the App”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting it. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our Android application.

1. Information We Collect

The App may collect the following types of information:

• Contacts Data: We access your phone contacts for whitelisting and call blocking functionality. This data stays on your device and is not uploaded to our servers.
  
  

• Call Logs and Phone State: Used to detect and block unwanted calls. This information is processed locally and not shared with third parties.
  
  

• VoIP Notifications: The App reads notifications from apps such as WhatsApp and Telegram to detect VoIP calls for blocking.
  
  

• Device Information: Limited device information (such as Android version) may be collected to improve functionality.
  
  

• Usage Data: Anonymous analytics may be collected (e.g., crash reports, feature usage) to improve app performance.
  
  

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected data solely for the following purposes:

• To block unwanted calls and manage your whitelist.
  
  

• To provide features like silent mode, night mode, and filtering.
  
  

• To improve app performance and fix issues.
  
  

• To provide ads (for free users) and enable subscription billing (for premium users).
  
  

3. Advertising & Subscriptions

• Advertisements: The free version of the App uses Google AdMob, which may collect device identifiers and serve personalized or non-personalized ads. You can change your ad preferences in your Google account settings.
  
  

• Subscriptions: Purchases are processed securely via Google Play Billing. We do not store or process your payment details.
  
  

4. Data Storage & Security

• All sensitive data (contacts, call logs, whitelist) is stored locally on your device.
  
  

• We do not transfer or sell your personal information to third parties.
  
  

• We use industry-standard security practices to keep your data safe.
  
  

5. Permissions

The App requires certain Android permissions to function, including:

• Phone & Call Logs (to block calls)
  
  

• Contacts (to manage whitelists)
  
  

• Notification Access (to detect VoIP calls)
  
  

• Internet Access (for ads, subscriptions, and updates)
  
  

6. Children’s Privacy

Our App is not directed toward children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children.

7. Your Rights

• You can revoke app permissions at any time from your device settings.
  
  

• You can uninstall the app at any time, which will delete all locally stored data.
  
  

8. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• Google AdMob (for ads)
  
  

• Google Play Billing (for subscriptions)
  
  

• Firebase (for analytics and crash reporting)
  
  

These services may collect certain data as governed by their own privacy policies.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted within the App or on our website.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: mamubeenkhan@gmail.com
Developer/Company Name: Mohammed Abdul Mubeen Khan