Privacy Policy for Messages

Effective Date: September 13, 2025

Thank you for using Messages (“we,” “our,” or “the App”). Your privacy is very important to us. This Privacy Policy describes how our SMS application handles your data, what permissions it requires, and why those permissions are necessary.

We are committed to ensuring that your personal information and SMS content remain private and secure on your device.

1. Information We Collect

• Personal Information: We do not collect or sell your personal SMS content, contacts, or call data. All sensitive information stays locally on your device.
  
  

• Non-Personal Information: We may collect non-identifiable information such as device type, language, crash logs, and basic analytics (through Google services) to improve performance.
  
  

2. Permissions Usage

Our app requires certain Android permissions to provide its core messaging features. Below is a detailed explanation:

• android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE – To check network availability before sending messages or showing ads.
  
  

• android.permission.CALL_PHONE – To allow calling a contact directly from the conversation screen (only when you tap “Call”).
  
  

• android.permission.INTERNET – Required for showing ads, analytics, and updates.
  
  

• android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS – To notify you about new SMS, MMS, or scheduled message reminders.
  
  

• android.permission.READ_CONTACTS – To display contact names and match phone numbers with your messages.
  
  

• android.permission.READ_SMS – To read and display incoming SMS messages within the app.
  
  

• android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE – To detect SIM and network status for proper SMS/MMS functionality.
  
  

• android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED – To re-activate scheduled messages and alarms when your device restarts.
  
  

• android.permission.RECEIVE_MMS – To allow receiving MMS messages (multimedia messages with images, audio, or video).
  
  

• android.permission.RECEIVE_SMS – To allow receiving SMS messages instantly inside the app.
  
  

• android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM – To deliver scheduled SMS at the exact time chosen by the user.
  
  

• android.permission.SEND_SMS – To send text messages directly from the app when you compose or schedule an SMS.
  
  

• android.permission.VIBRATE – To vibrate the phone on receiving new messages or notifications (if enabled).
  
  

• android.permission.WAKE_LOCK – To ensure the device stays awake temporarily when processing scheduled SMS or message delivery.
  
  

• android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE – To save media files (like MMS attachments) to your device storage.
  
  

• android.permission.WRITE_SMS – To store sent SMS in the system’s SMS database so they also appear in your default SMS app.
  
  

• android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS – To ensure scheduled SMS and alarms are delivered on time without being blocked by battery optimization.
  
  

3. How We Use Information

• To send, receive, and organize SMS/MMS messages.
  
  

• To allow scheduled SMS delivery.
  
  

• To show contact names in conversations.
  
  

• To provide notifications and alerts for new or scheduled messages.
  
  

• To ensure proper functioning of themes, language support, and personalization.
  
  

4. Data Sharing & Disclosure

We do not sell or trade your data. Limited non-personal information may be shared with third-party services like Google AdMob or Firebase Analytics for advertising and performance improvement.

• Google AdMob Privacy
  
  

• Google Firebase Privacy
  
  

5. Data Retention

• SMS, MMS, and contacts remain only on your device.
  
  

• Scheduled messages are stored locally and deleted after delivery.
  
  

• Non-personal data (like crash logs) may be retained for app improvement.
  
  

6. Children’s Privacy

The app is not directed toward children under 13. We do not knowingly collect any personal data from children.

7. Security

We implement reasonable safeguards to protect your data. All SMS content is processed and stored locally on your device.

8. Your Choices

• You may disable certain permissions in your device settings, though some features may stop working.
  
  

• You may uninstall the app anytime to stop all data use.
  
  

• Ads personalization can be turned off in device settings (Google → Ads → Opt out of Ads Personalization).
  
  

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy when necessary. Updates will always be posted here with a new effective date.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at developer email.