At iCall OS 18 - Phone Dialer, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your information.
1. Information Collection and Use
We do not collect any personally identifiable information (PII). However, to provide and improve our services, we may collect:
Usage data (app interactions, crashes, performance data)
Approximate location (used for ad targeting and analytics, not stored)
Device information (such as model, OS version, unique identifiers)
2. Permissions Requested
The iCall OS 18 - Phone Dialer app requests only essential permissions needed to deliver its core features. These include:
Phone Access: Required to make and manage calls.
Contacts Access: Required to access your contacts and make calls.
Storage Access: Optional, for saving call logs or customizing app settings.
Notification Access: Required for displaying incoming call notifications and alerts.
Display Pop-Up Windows / Overlay: Required to show your call summary and quick-action tools after a call ends.
Other permission
FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK – To enable continuous media playback (such as ringtones or caller themes).
FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MICROPHONE – For Speech-to-text contacts/recent-call search and for the call.
FOREGROUND_SERVICE_PHONE_CALL – To manage and maintain active call UI and functionality during calls.
USE_FULL_SCREEN_INTENT – To display the full-screen incoming call screen over the lock screen or other apps.
SEND_SMS – To send a quick SMS while an incoming call.
Device-Specific & Background Optimizations
To ensure the After-Call Screen and features work reliably on all devices (especially Xiaomi, Redmi, and HyperOS), the app may request:
Autostart: Allows the app to trigger the "After-Call" features. Without this, the system may block the app from showing you your call details and shortcuts.
3. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
Google AdMob: For showing ads. May collect usage data and approximate location for ad targeting.
Firebase Analytics & Crashlytics: For analytics and crash reporting. Helps us understand how users interact with the app and improve performance.
These services may collect device identifiers, usage data, and crash reports. You can learn more about their policies here:
Data collected by Google AdMob and Firebase is processed according to Google's Privacy Policy, and is used for delivering ads, analytics, crash reporting, and performance optimization.
4. User Consent and GDPR Compliance
For users in the EU, we display a GDPR-compliant consent form before showing personalized ads. Users can:
Accept personalized ads
Choose non-personalized ads
Manage or withdraw consent anytime
We honor your choices and do not show personalized ads without consent.
5. CCPA Compliance (California Residents)
If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including:
Right to Delete: You may request the deletion of data collected via third-party services (like AdMob or Firebase). While we do not store your data directly, we will forward your request to these providers or guide you on how to manage your data with them.
Right to Opt-Out of Personalized Advertising: You can opt-out of personalized advertising by visiting:
Your device’s privacy settings (Settings > Google > Ads)
Stop All Collection of Information: You can stop all collection of information by uninstalling the Application. You may use the standard uninstall processes as may be available as part of your mobile device or via the mobile application marketplace or network.
To exercise your CCPA rights or submit a request, you may contact us at the email provided in the "Contact Us" section of this policy.
6. Global compliance
We respect privacy laws around the world, including the GDPR (EU), CCPA (California), LGPD (Brazil), PIPEDA (Canada), and others.
Since we do not collect or store personal data directly, users wishing to manage or delete their data can do so via Google services we use (AdMob, Firebase), or by contacting us directly. We will assist where applicable.
7. Children’s Privacy
The Application is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with data, please contact us, and we will delete it.
8. Data Retention Policy & Security
We do not store personal data on our servers.
Firebase and Ad network handle data storage securely.
We use trusted tools with industry-standard security measures.
9. International Data Transfers
Since we use Firebase and AdMob (Google services), your data may be processed on servers outside your country. These providers comply with relevant data protection laws for international transfers.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time for any reason. We will update this page with the new Privacy Policy, and any changes will be posted here. You are advised to consult this Privacy Policy regularly for any changes, as continued use of the Application is deemed approval of all changes.
Effective Date: May 7, 2025
Last Updated: Jun 12, 2025
11. Your Consent
By using the Application, you consent to the processing of your information as set forth in this Privacy Policy, now and as amended by us.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding privacy while using the Application or have questions about the practices, please contact the Service Provider via email at thunderapps58@gmail.com