Phone Caller ID - Spam Blocker

Privacy Policy

HARRISON DAVID HILL LTD built the Phone Caller ID - Spam Blocker an Ad Supported app. This SERVICE is provided by HARRISON DAVID HILL LTD at no cost and is intended for use as is.

This page is used to inform visitors regarding my policies with the collection, use, and disclosure of Personal Information if anyone decided to use my Service.

If you choose to use my Service, then you agree to the collection and use of information in relation to this policy. The Personal Information that I collect is used for providing and improving the Service. I will not use or share your information with anyone except as described in this Privacy Policy.

The terms used in this Privacy Policy have the same meanings as in our Terms and Conditions, which is accessible at Phone Caller ID - Spam Blocker unless otherwise defined in this Privacy Policy.

What Data We Collect and Why

We collect and process only the data that is strictly necessary to enable the core features of the application, including caller identification and spam blocking. All data is handled in accordance with applicable privacy laws and Google Play Developer Program Policies.

1. Phone Number

Permissions: READ_PHONE_STATE, READ_PHONE_NUMBERS

We may access your phone number to identify incoming and outgoing calls, enable real-time caller identification, and ensure functional accuracy across user sessions. Where necessary, your number may be securely transmitted to our servers for comparison against verified spam number databases. Your number is never publicly displayed, shared without consent, or sold.

2. Call Log Information

Permissions: READ_CALL_LOG, WRITE_CALL_LOG

We access limited call log data to support the following functionalities: displaying recent call history, identifying missed or suspicious calls, and enabling call blocking (manual or automatic). The application does not upload your complete call history. Access is strictly confined to the data required for feature implementation.

3. Contacts

Permissions: READ_CONTACTS, WRITE_CONTACTS

We access your device’s contact list to display saved names when known numbers call, improve caller identification accuracy, and allow management of contact-specific blocking or whitelisting. All contact data is processed locally on your device. We do not upload, store, or transmit your contact list to any external servers.

4. Device and Network Information

We collect certain device and network-related data to ensure stability and improve user experience. This includes device model, operating system version, screen resolution, mobile carrier information, network connection type (e.g., Wi-Fi or cellular), and advertising identifiers (e.g., Google Advertising ID). Additionally, anonymized crash logs and performance metrics may be collected via third-party services such as Firebase. This information is used strictly for diagnostics, analytics, and performance optimization.

How We Use Your Data

We use the information collected through the application solely to provide, maintain, and improve the services offered. Specifically, your data is used for the following purposes:

• Caller Identification and Spam Blocking:

To detect, identify, and display information about incoming and outgoing calls, and to block known or suspected spam calls.

• Call Management:

To display and organize your call logs, and to enable features such as call blocking.

• Feature Delivery:

To ensure the functionality of key features such as incoming call alerts, contact management, spam warnings.

• Application Performance and Troubleshooting:

To monitor app performance, diagnose technical issues, and enhance speed, stability, and reliability.

• Advertising (if applicable):

To display limited, non-intrusive advertisements through trusted ad networks such as Google AdMob. Advertising data may include the use of advertising identifiers but does not include personally identifiable information.

We do not use your data for profiling, behavioral targeting, or cross-application tracking. Your data is never sold, rented, or disclosed to unauthorized third parties.

Information Collection and Use

For a better experience, while using our Service, I may require you to provide us with certain personally identifiable information. The information that I request will be retained on your device and is not collected by me in any way.

The app does use third party services that may collect information used to identify you.

Link to privacy policy of third party service providers used by the app

• Google Play Services 

• AdMob

• Firebase Analytics

• Fabric

Log Data

I want to inform you that whenever you use my Service, in a case of an error in the app I collect data and information (through third party products) on your phone called Log Data. This Log Data may include information such as your device Internet Protocol (“IP”) address, device name, operating system version, the configuration of the app when utilizing my Service, the time and date of your use of the Service, and other statistics.

Cookies

Cookies are files with a small amount of data that are commonly used as anonymous unique identifiers. These are sent to your browser from the websites that you visit and are stored on your device's internal memory.

This Service does not use these “cookies” explicitly. However, the app may use third party code and libraries that use “cookies” to collect information and improve their services. You have the option to either accept or refuse these cookies and know when a cookie is being sent to your device. If you choose to refuse our cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of this Service.

Service Providers

I may employ third-party companies and individuals due to the following reasons:

• To facilitate our Service;

• To provide the Service on our behalf;

• To perform Service-related services; or

• To assist us in analyzing how our Service is used.

I want to inform users of this Service that these third parties have access to your Personal Information. The reason is to perform the tasks assigned to them on our behalf. However, they are obligated not to disclose or use the information for any other purpose.

Security

I value your trust in providing us your Personal Information, thus we are striving to use commercially acceptable means of protecting it. But remember that no method of transmission over the internet, or method of electronic storage is 100% secure and reliable, and I cannot guarantee its absolute security.

Links to Other Sites
This Service may contain links to other sites. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that site. Note that these external sites are not operated by me. Therefore, I strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of these websites. I have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.

Children’s Privacy
These Services do not address anyone under the age of 13. I do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13. In the case I discover that a child under 13 has provided me with personal information, I immediately delete this from our servers. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact me so that I will be able to do necessary actions.

Changes to This Privacy Policy
I may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. Thus, you are advised to review this page periodically for any changes. I will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page. These changes are effective immediately after they are posted on this page.

Contact Us
If you have any questions or suggestions about my Privacy Policy, do not hesitate to contact me.