App Name: Messages: Text SMS App
Developer Name: Creative Solutions For Apps
Contact Email: creativesolutionsforapp@gmail.com

1. Introduction

Messages: Text SMS App (“App”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) is a communication application that allows users to send, receive, and manage SMS/MMS messages and contacts on their device.

We follow a privacy-first and transparency-driven 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.

2. Permissions We Use

The App requests permissions strictly to provide messaging, calling, and contact-related functionality.

💬 SMS & MMS Permissions

Permissions used:

• READ_SMS
  
  

• SEND_SMS
  
  

• RECEIVE_SMS
  
  

• RECEIVE_MMS
  
  

• WRITE_SMS
  
  

Purpose

These permissions allow the App to:

• Send and receive SMS/MMS messages
  
  

• Display message conversations
  
  

• Manage and organize messages
  
  

📌 Messages are processed only on the user’s device.
📌 No SMS content is uploaded or shared externally.

👥 Contacts Permission

Permission used:

• READ_CONTACTS
  
  

Purpose

• Display contact names in conversations
  
  

• Improve messaging experience
  
  

📌 Contacts are used locally only and never shared.

📞 Phone & Call Permission

Permissions used:

• READ_PHONE_STATE
  
  

• CALL_PHONE
  
  

Purpose

• Detect call status
  
  

• Enable call functionality from within the app
  
  

📌 No call data is stored or transmitted.

⚙️ Foreground & Background Services

Permissions used:

• FOREGROUND_SERVICE
  
  

• FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SYSTEM_EXEMPTED
  
  

• RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
  
  

• SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM
  
  

• WAKE_LOCK
  
  

Purpose

• Ensure reliable message delivery
  
  

• Run background messaging services
  
  

• Restart services after device reboot
  
  

🪟 Overlay Permission

Permission used:

• SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW
  
  

Purpose

• Display floating notifications or quick reply features
  
  

📌 Overlay is used only for user-visible features, not for deceptive behavior.

🔔 Notification Permission

Permission used:

POST_NOTIFICATIONS

Purpose

• Notify users of incoming messages
  
  

• Show alerts and reminders
  
  

🌐 Internet & Network Permissions

Permissions used:

• INTERNET
  
  

• ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
  
  

Purpose

• Enable app updates
  
  

• Support optional features
  
  

💾 Storage & Media Permissions

Permissions used:

• WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
  
  

• READ_MEDIA_IMAGES
  
  

Purpose

• Save and access media attachments (images, MMS content)
  
  

📌 Media files remain stored locally.

📳 Other Permissions

• VIBRATE → Message alerts
  
  

• UI/system optimization permissions
  
  

3. Information We Access

The App may access:

• SMS/MMS messages
  
  

• Contact names
  
  

• Phone status
  
  

• Message attachments
  
  

📌 All data is processed locally on the device only.

4. Information We Do NOT Collect

The App does NOT collect or store:

❌ Personal identity information
❌ Email accounts
❌ Location data
❌ Financial information
❌ SMS data on external servers

5. How We Use Information

Information is used only to:

• Send and receive messages
  
  

• Display conversations
  
  

• Improve app performance
  
  

We do not track, profile, or analyze user communications.

6. Data Sharing

We do not:

• Sell user data
  
  

• Share SMS or contacts with third parties
  
  

• Upload messages to external servers
  
  

7. Third-Party Services

The App may use:

• Crash analytics
  
  

• Performance monitoring
  
  

These services do not access messages or contacts.

8. Children’s Privacy

This App is not intended for children under 13.

9. Data Security

We apply reasonable security measures.

Since data is stored locally, privacy risks are minimized.

10. Important Compliance Notice (VERY IMPORTANT)

📌 This App must be used as a default SMS handler to function properly.
📌 SMS permissions are used only for core messaging functionality, in compliance with Google Play policies.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.

12. Contact Us

📧 creativesolutionsforapp@gmail.com

Declaration

We declare that:

• Messages: Text SMS App does not collect, store, or sell personal user data
  
  

• SMS, contacts, and call data are used only for core functionality
  
  

• No background tracking or surveillance is performed
  
  

• The App complies with Google Play SMS & Call Log Policy