Privacy Policy
App Name: Contacts - Phone Dialer, Calls
Developer Name: Istrix App
Contact Email: vaibhavi.shah.vs007@gmail.com
1. Introduction
Contacts - Phone Dialer, Calls (“App”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) is a communication and utility application designed to help users manage contacts, view call history, make phone calls, and access dialer-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 strictly necessary to provide communication, contact management, and launcher-related functionality.
👥 Contacts Permissions
Permissions used:
READ_CONTACTS
WRITE_CONTACTS
Purpose:
Display saved contacts
Create, edit, and manage contact information
Improve calling and contact management features
📌 Contact information remains stored on the user's device unless explicitly shared by the user.
📞 Phone & Calling Permissions
Permissions used:
CALL_PHONE
READ_PHONE_STATE
Purpose:
Allow users to initiate phone calls directly from the App
Detect phone status for call-related functionality
📌 The App does not record phone conversations.
📋 Call Log Permission
Permission used:
READ_CALL_LOG
Purpose:
Display recent call history
Improve dialer and call management functionality
📌 Call log information is processed locally on the device.
📌 The App does not upload call history to external servers.
🖼️ Launcher & Customization Permissions
Permissions used:
BIND_APPWIDGET
REQUEST_DELETE_PACKAGES
EXPAND_STATUS_BAR
SET_WALLPAPER
Purpose:
Support launcher widgets and shortcuts
Provide customization features
Allow wallpaper-related functionality
Improve home screen experience
📌 These features operate only when initiated by the user.
🪟 Overlay & Display Permissions
Permissions used:
SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW
ACTION_MANAGE_OVERLAY_PERMISSION
USE_FULL_SCREEN_INTENT
Purpose:
Display call-related screens and overlays
Provide enhanced user interface features
Improve incoming and outgoing call experiences
📌 Overlay functionality is visible to users and used only for app features.
🌐 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 content
📌 No sensitive contact or call information is transmitted without user action.
🔔 Notification Permission
Permission used:
POST_NOTIFICATIONS
Purpose:
Display call-related notifications
Provide updates and important alerts
📌 Users may disable notifications at any time.
3. Information We Access
The App may access:
Contact information
Call history
Phone state information
Basic network connectivity information
📌 All sensitive information is processed only to provide core app functionality.
4. Information We Do NOT Collect
The App does NOT collect or store:
❌ Phone call recordings
❌ SMS messages
❌ Banking information
❌ Financial credentials
❌ Location data
❌ Government identification information
❌ Account passwords
📌 No hidden monitoring of communications is performed.
5. How We Use Information
We use information only to:
Manage contacts
Display 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 or call logs with third parties
Upload personal communication data to external servers
📌 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 respective privacy policies.
8. Important Compliance Notice ⚠️
📌 Contacts, call logs, and phone permissions are used solely to provide communication and dialer functionality.
📌 The App does not record calls, intercept communications, or access private conversations.
📌 The App is not affiliated with WhatsApp, Meta Platforms, Inc., or any telecommunications provider.
📌 Any sharing functionality is initiated directly by the user.
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.
📌 Contact and call-related information remains under the user's control and is used only for intended functionality.
11.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.
12.Launcher Feature
Users can set the app as their default launcher only with their consent and can change it anytime from device settings.
The launcher may display installed apps, app search, and news content for user convenience.
Access to Installed Apps
Access to installed apps is used only to display, search, and launch apps. The app does not monitor, track, or collect usage data of other apps.
Declaration
We declare that the launcher functionality, including optional news content, does not collect, store, process, or share any personal or sensitive user data and complies with Google Play policies.
13.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.
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.
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
📧 vaibhavi.shah.vs007@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.