1. Introduction
Phone Dialer – Contacts (“App”, “we”, “our”, “us”) is a calling and contact management application designed to help users place phone calls, manage contacts, view call history, and handle ongoing calls in a convenient and user-friendly interface.
We take user privacy seriously and comply with:
Google Play Developer Program Policies
Android Call Log & Contacts policies
GDPR (European Union)
CCPA (California)
India Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023
By using this App, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
2. Permissions We Use & Their Purpose
The App requests permissions only for core dialer and contact functionality. No permission is used for hidden tracking, surveillance, or advertising misuse.
👥 Contacts Permissions
READ_CONTACTS
WRITE_CONTACTS
Purpose:
Display contact names and numbers in the dialer
Allow users to add, edit, and manage contacts
📌 Contacts are accessed only on the user’s device and are never uploaded or shared.
📞 Call & Phone State Permissions
CALL_PHONE
READ_PHONE_STATE
READ_CALL_LOG
WRITE_CALL_LOG
MANAGE_ONGOING_CALLS
Purpose:
Initiate phone calls requested by the user
Display call history
Show caller information
Manage ongoing calls and call UI
📌 Call logs and phone state data are processed locally on the device and are not transmitted to any server.
📌 The App does not record calls.
⚙️ Foreground Services (Phone Call)
FOREGROUND_SERVICE
FOREGROUND_SERVICE_PHONE_CALL
Purpose:
Ensure call-related services run reliably while calls are active
Maintain call UI and notifications
No background monitoring or surveillance is performed.
🖥️ Overlay, Full-Screen & Wake Permissions
SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW
USE_FULL_SCREEN_INTENT
WAKE_LOCK
Purpose:
Display incoming/outgoing call screens
Show call UI over lock screen
Keep the screen active during calls
📌 Overlays are used only for call UI and not to capture user input or display deceptive content.
🌐 Internet & Network Permissions
INTERNET
ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
CHANGE_WIFI_STATE
Purpose:
App updates
Performance diagnostics
Optional online features
No personal call or contact data is transmitted.
🔔 POST_NOTIFICATIONS
Used to:
Show missed call alerts
Display call notifications
Notifications are optional and user-controlled.
3. Information We Collect
3.1 Data Accessed on Device
Contact names and phone numbers
Call history (incoming, outgoing, missed calls)
Call state information
3.2 Information We Do NOT Collect
❌ No audio recordings of calls
❌ No message/SMS data
❌ No location data
❌ No personal identity profiling
❌ No background tracking
4. How We Use Information
The accessed information is used strictly to:
Place and manage phone calls
Display caller information
Show call history
Provide in-call UI and notifications
All processing occurs locally on the device.
5. Data Sharing
We do not:
Sell user data
Share contacts or call logs with third parties
Use call data for advertising or profiling
Data is shared only if required by law.
6. Third-Party Services
The App may use basic system services or diagnostic tools for:
Crash reporting
Performance improvements
These services do not access contacts or call logs.
7. Data Security
We apply reasonable security measures:
Local-only data handling
Secure Android APIs
Restricted permission usage
Your calling data remains private.
8. Children’s Privacy
This App is not intended for children under 13.
We do not knowingly collect data from minors.
9. User Rights
Depending on your region (GDPR / CCPA), you may:
Request information about data handling
Request deletion of locally stored app data
Uninstalling the App removes all stored data.
10.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.
11.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.
12.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.
13.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.
14.Push Notifications (iZooto)
Our app uses a third-party push notification service provided by iZooto to send important updates, alerts, and app-related notifications to users.
iZooto may collect non-personal and anonymized information such as device type, browser information, and notification interaction data, strictly for the purpose of delivering and improving push notification services.
We do not use push notifications to collect sensitive personal information, nor do we use them for unauthorized tracking.
15. Disclaimer
Phone Dialer – Contacts is an independent dialer application.
Call functionality depends on device hardware, SIM availability, and network conditions.
We are not responsible for carrier-related call issues.
16. Changes to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated to reflect:
Feature updates
Policy or legal changes
Users are encouraged to review it periodically.
17. Contact Us
For privacy questions or support:
App Name: Phone Dialer – Contacts
Developer Name: Appmint Solutions
Contact Email: ramaniprince817@gmail.com