App Name: Messages - SMS, Text Messages
Developer Name: Marine Studio Tools
Contact Email: pathakharshil438@gmail.com

1. Introduction

Messages - SMS, Text Messages ("App", "we", "our", or "us") is a messaging application designed to help users send, receive, manage, and organize SMS and MMS messages on their Android devices. The App also supports applicable message backup, restore, notification, and launcher-related features.

We are committed to protecting user privacy and using permissions only as necessary to provide the App's intended functionality.

By using this App, you agree to this Privacy Policy.

2. Permissions We Use

💬 SMS & MMS Permissions

Permissions used:

• READ_SMS

• RECEIVE_SMS

• SEND_SMS

• RECEIVE_MMS

• WRITE_SMS

Purpose:

• Read and display SMS messages.

• Receive incoming SMS and MMS messages.

• Allow users to send SMS messages.

• Manage supported SMS messages.

• Provide the core messaging functionality of the App.

📌 SMS and MMS permissions are used only for the App's messaging functionality.

👥 Contacts Permission

Permission used:

• READ_CONTACTS

Purpose:

• Display contact names and information associated with messaging conversations.

• Help users select contacts when composing messages.

📌 Contact information is accessed only for supported messaging functionality.

📞 Phone & Device State Permissions

Permissions used:

• CALL_PHONE

• READ_PHONE_STATE

Purpose:

• Support applicable phone/device-state functionality.

• Support required foreground operations for backup and restore functionality where applicable.

📌 These permissions are used only for supported App functionality.

💾 Storage & Media Permissions

Permissions used:

• WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE

• READ_MEDIA_IMAGES

Purpose:

• Support applicable message backup and restore functionality.

• Save supported backup files or message-related media.

• Access supported images when required by messaging or backup functionality.

📌 Storage and media access is used only for applicable user-requested features.

⚙️ Foreground Service Permissions

Permissions used:

• FOREGROUND_SERVICE

• FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC

Purpose:

• Support message backup and restore operations.

• Perform applicable data synchronization tasks while required.

📌 Foreground services are used only for supported backup, restore, or synchronization functionality.

⏰ Exact Alarm Permission

Permission used:

• SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM

Purpose:

• Schedule applicable message reminders or time-based notifications when requested by the user.

📌 This permission is used only for supported reminder functionality.

🔔 Notification Permission

Permission used:

• POST_NOTIFICATIONS

Purpose:

• Display new message notifications and other applicable App notifications.

📌 Users can manage or disable notifications through Android device settings.

🪟 Overlay Permission

Permission used:

• SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW

Purpose:

• Provide supported, user-facing messaging features that may appear over other applications when enabled by the user.

📌 Overlay functionality is used only for applicable visible App features.

📳 Vibration & Wake Lock Permissions

Permissions used:

• VIBRATE

• WAKE_LOCK

Purpose:

• Provide vibration feedback for applicable message notifications.

• Help maintain supported notification or background functionality when required.

🌐 Internet & Network Permissions

Permissions used:

• INTERNET

• ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

• ACCESS_WIFI_STATE

• CHANGE_WIFI_STATE

Purpose:

• Check network connectivity.

• Support applicable online features.

• Maintain functionality that requires network access.

📌 Network permissions are used only as necessary to support the App's functionality.

🏠 Launcher & Home Screen Permissions

Permissions used:

• BIND_APPWIDGET

• REQUEST_DELETE_PACKAGES

• EXPAND_STATUS_BAR

• SET_WALLPAPER

Purpose:

• Support home screen widgets.

• Provide supported launcher features.

• Support applicable application-management functionality.

• Allow supported wallpaper customization.

📌 These permissions are used only for applicable launcher and home-screen features.

📱 Installed Applications Query

The App queries applications containing:

• android.intent.action.MAIN

• android.intent.category.LAUNCHER

Purpose:

• Identify launchable applications installed on the device.

• Support applicable launcher functionality.

📌 Installed application information is used only as necessary for supported launcher features.

3. Information We Access

Depending on the features used, the App may access:

• SMS and MMS messages.

• Contact information associated with messaging.

• Information required for supported backup and restore operations.

• Supported message-related images or media.

• Relevant device and phone-state information.

• Message notification and reminder settings.

• Basic network connectivity information.

• Launcher and home-screen preferences.

📌 Information is accessed only as necessary to provide the corresponding App functionality.

4. Information We Do NOT Collect

The App does not use the requested permissions to collect unrelated personal information such as:

• Precise location information

• Microphone recordings

• Phone call recordings

• Banking or payment information

• Unrelated photos or media

5. How We Use Information

Information is used only to:

• Send, receive, read, and manage SMS/MMS messages.

• Display contact information for messaging.

• Support message backup and restore.

• Handle supported message-related media.

• Provide message notifications and reminders.

• Provide supported launcher functionality.

• Maintain App functionality and reliability.

6. Data Sharing

We do not sell users' SMS messages, MMS messages, contacts, or other personal information.

Information is handled only as necessary to provide the App's intended functionality.

7. Third-Party Services

The App may use third-party services required for application operation.

Any third-party service used by the App may process information according to its own privacy practices and applicable requirements.

8. Data Retention & Deletion

SMS and MMS messages and contacts accessed through Android remain managed through the user's device and applicable system services.

Backup files and supported media remain on the user's device according to the user's actions.

App-specific settings, preferences, and locally stored information remain until deleted by the user, cleared through App/device settings, or removed when the App is uninstalled, as applicable.

Users may contact us regarding applicable data deletion requests.

9. Children's Privacy

The App is not intended to knowingly collect personal information from children.

10. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect information processed through the App.

Users can manage or revoke applicable permissions through Android device settings.

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.Launcher Feature

Users can set the app as their default launcher only with their consent and can change it anytime from device settings.

The launcher may display installed apps, app search, and news content for user convenience.

Access to Installed Apps

Access to installed apps is used only to display, search, and launch apps. The app does not monitor, track, or collect usage data of other apps.

Declaration

We declare that the launcher functionality, including optional news content, does not collect, store, process, or share any personal or sensitive user data and complies with Google Play policies.

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.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.

15. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy when necessary to reflect changes in the App, its functionality, or applicable requirements.

Any changes will be reflected by updating the "Last Updated" date.

16. Contact Us

For questions regarding this Privacy Policy, contact us at:

Email: pathakharshil438@gmail.com

Declaration

We declare that:

• SMS, MMS, and Contacts permissions are used only for supported messaging functionality.

• Storage, Media, and Foreground Service permissions are used only for applicable backup, restore, and messaging features.

• Phone, notification, alarm, and overlay permissions are used only for their corresponding supported App functionality.

• We do not use sensitive permissions for unrelated purposes or sell users' personal information.

• User information is handled according to this Privacy Policy.