App Name: Messenger SMS – Text Messages
Developer Name: Heeva Heart Dev
Contact Email: heevaheartdev@gmail.com
1. Introduction
Messenger SMS – Text Messages (“App”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) is a communication application designed to send, receive, and manage SMS/MMS messages and provide calling and contact-based features.
We follow a privacy-first, security-focused 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 for messaging and communication functionality.
💬 SMS & MMS Permissions
Permissions used:
READ_SMS
SEND_SMS
RECEIVE_SMS
RECEIVE_MMS
WRITE_SMS
Purpose
Send and receive messages
Display conversations
Manage SMS/MMS data
📌 All messages are processed only on the device.
📌 No SMS content is uploaded or shared externally.
👥 Contacts Permission
Permission used:
READ_CONTACTS
Purpose
Show contact names in conversations
Improve messaging experience
📌 Contacts are used locally only.
📞 Call & Phone State
Permissions used:
CALL_PHONE
READ_PHONE_STATE
Purpose
Enable calling directly from the app
Detect call status
📌 No call data is stored or transmitted.
⚙️ Background & Foreground Services
Permissions used:
FOREGROUND_SERVICE
FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC
RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM
WAKE_LOCK
Purpose
Ensure reliable message delivery
Maintain app functionality in background
Restart services after reboot
🪟 Overlay & Full Screen
Permissions used:
SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW
USE_FULL_SCREEN_INTENT
Purpose
Show incoming message/call popups
Provide quick reply interface
📌 Used only for user-visible features, not deceptive behavior.
🔔 Notification Permission
Permission used:
POST_NOTIFICATIONS
Purpose
Notify users about incoming messages
Show alerts and reminders
🌐 Network & Internet
Permissions used:
INTERNET
ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
Purpose
Enable optional features
Improve performance
💾 Storage Permission
Permission used:
WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Purpose
Save media attachments (images, MMS files)
📌 Data remains stored locally.
📳 Other Permissions
VIBRATE → alerts
UI/system optimization
3. Information We Access
The App may access:
SMS/MMS content
Contact names
Call 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 or call data on external servers
5. How We Use Information
We use data only to:
Send and receive messages
Display conversations
Improve app performance
We do not track or profile users.
6. Data Sharing
We do not:
Sell user data
Share SMS, contacts, or call data
Upload user communications
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.
All sensitive data remains on-device.
10. Important Compliance Notice ⚠️
📌 This App uses sensitive permissions:
SMS access
Contacts
Call functionality
Overlay
These are used only for core messaging functionality.
📌 This App must be set as the default SMS app to function properly, in compliance with Google Play policies.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.
12. Contact Us
📧 heevaheartdev@gmail.com
Declaration
We declare that:
Messenger SMS – Text Messages does not collect, store, or sell personal user data
All permissions are used only for core messaging features
No hidden tracking or surveillance is performed
The App complies with Google Play SMS & Call Log Policy