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. Messages: Text SMS Home App
App Functionality
Messages: Text SMS Home App allows users to send, receive, and manage SMS messages.
The app also provides optional home screen (launcher) functionality along with news and weather features.
Launcher
Users can set the app as their default launcher only with explicit user consent.
Users can change or disable the default launcher at any time from device system settings.
News
The app displays news content using RSS feed from Republic World.
Used only to show latest news headlines
No user data is collected or shared
No tracking of user interaction
Weather
The app provides weather updates using OpenWeather API.
Used only to display weather information
No personal data is collected or shared
Works without requiring user account
Messaging Permissions
SMS Permissions
Used only for core messaging features, including:
Sending SMS messages
Receiving SMS messages
Displaying messages within the app
The app does not collect, store externally, or share SMS content.
Access to Installed Apps
Access to installed apps is used only for launcher-related features such as:
Displaying installed apps
Searching apps
Launching apps
The app does not monitor or track usage of other apps.
Internet Access
Internet permission is used only to:
Fetch weather data
Load news content
The app does not track user browsing activity.
Data Collection & Usage
The app does not collect, store, process, or share any personal or sensitive user data.
All SMS and app operations are handled locally on the user’s device.
Third-Party Services
Third-party services (such as weather API and news RSS) are used only for app functionality.
No personal data is shared with any third party.
User Control
Users have full control over:
Messaging permissions
Launcher settings
App features
Permissions can be revoked anytime from device settings.
📜 Declaration
We declare that Messages: Text SMS Home App does not collect, store, process, or share any personal or sensitive user data.
All permissions and integrations are used strictly for core app functionality and comply with Google Play policies.
12.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.
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. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.
15. 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