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.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.
12.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.
13.Battery Charging Status Feature
Our app may display a screen or notification when the device is connected to or disconnected from charging (plug in / unplug events). This feature is used only to provide battery-related information and user convenience features within the app.
The app does not collect, store, share, or transmit any personal data related to battery charging events. Battery status information is processed locally on the device only and is not used for tracking purposes.
14.Messenger SMS - Text Messages
App Functionality
Messenger SMS - Text Messages allows users to send, receive, read, and manage SMS messages on their device.
The app also provides optional home screen (launcher) functionality along with news 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
Messaging Permissions
SMS Permissions
SMS permissions are used only for core messaging functionality, including:
Sending SMS messages
Receiving SMS messages
Reading and displaying SMS conversations
Managing messages within the app
The app does not collect, store externally, or share SMS content.
Contacts Permission (If Applicable)
Used only to display contact names associated with phone numbers in conversations.
Contact information is not collected, stored externally, or shared.
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:
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 messaging and launcher operations are handled locally on the user's device.
Third-Party Services
Third-party services (such as news RSS feeds) are used only for app functionality.
No personal data, contacts, or message content is shared with any third party.
User Control
Users have full control over:
SMS permissions
Contacts permissions
Launcher settings
App features
Permissions can be revoked anytime from device settings.
📜 Declaration
We declare that Messenger SMS - Text Messages 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.
15. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.
16. Contact Us
App Name: Messenger SMS – Text Messages
📧 Email: arjun.kapoor.ak001@gmail.com
🏢 Developer: Alarma App
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