Last Updated: June 27, 2026
Welcome to Messages: SMS & Text ("App"), developed by Pixels Studio Apps ("we", "our", or "us").
This Privacy Policy explains what information may be collected when you use the App, how it is used, how it is protected, and the choices available to you. We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with applicable privacy laws, including the GDPR, CCPA, LGPD, and Google Play Developer Policies.
1. Information We Collect
We collect only the information necessary to provide, maintain, and improve the App.
Device Information
The App and its service providers may collect limited device information, such as:
Device model
Operating system version
App version
Language and regional settings
Diagnostic and crash information
This information is used to improve performance, maintain compatibility, diagnose technical issues, and enhance the overall user experience.
Network Information
The App requires an internet connection for certain features, including analytics, advertisements, and optional cloud-related functionality (where available).
Limited network-related information, such as IP address and network type, may be processed by our third-party service providers in accordance with their privacy policies.
Notifications
With your permission, the App may send notifications for incoming messages, reminders, and important service updates. Notification settings can be changed at any time through your device settings.
2. SMS, MMS, and Contact Data
When the App is selected as your device's default SMS application, it requires access to SMS, MMS, and contact information to provide its core messaging functionality.
Message content, contacts, and conversation history are stored locally on your device. We do not upload, store, or sell your personal messages or contacts on our own servers.
3. Data Storage and Security
Most App data remains stored locally on your device.
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to help protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
Although we take appropriate security measures, no method of electronic storage or transmission over the Internet can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
4. Required App Permissions
Depending on the features you choose to use, our app may request certain device permissions. Permissions are requested only when needed for the relevant feature or where required by the operating system:
READ_SMS
WRITE_SMS
SEND_SMS
RECEIVE_SMS
RECEIVE_MMS
READ_CONTACTS
INTERNET
ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE
ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
WAKE_LOCK
POST_NOTIFICATIONS
SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM
READ_PHONE_STATE
* Some permissions may not be requested on all Android versions or devices.
5. Third-Party Services
The App uses trusted third-party services that may process limited information according to their own privacy policies.
These services may include:
Please review their respective privacy policies for more information.
6. Advertising and Analytics
We use Google AdMob to display advertisements and Firebase Analytics to better understand how the App is used.
These services may collect information such as:
Device identifiers
App interactions
Crash reports
Performance information
Advertising identifiers (where permitted)
Depending on your region and applicable law, advertisements may be personalized or non-personalized.
7. Data Retention
Message content, contacts, and related user data remain stored on your device.
If you uninstall the App, locally stored App data will generally be removed from your device, unless retained by Android backups or other system features.
Information processed by third-party services is retained according to their respective privacy policies.
8. Payments
The App currently does not offer any in-app purchases or subscriptions.
If premium features are introduced in the future, this Privacy Policy will be updated accordingly, and all payments will be securely processed through Google Play.
9. Cookies and Similar Technologies
The App itself does not use browser cookies.
However, third-party services such as Google AdMob and Firebase may use device identifiers or similar technologies to provide analytics and advertising functionality.
10. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights including:
Access your personal data
Correct inaccurate information
Request deletion of your personal data
Restrict certain processing
Receive a copy of your personal data
Object to certain processing activities
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.
11. California Privacy Rights
If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know, access, delete, and request information regarding personal information collected about you, subject to applicable legal exceptions.
12. Do Not Track
The App does not currently respond to browser "Do Not Track" (DNT) signals.
Users may manage advertising preferences through their device settings or Google advertising controls where available.
13. Children's Privacy
The App is not intended for users under the age of 13 (or 16 in the EEA). We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under these ages. If we become aware that a child has provided personal data, we will delete it immediately. If you believe a child under 13 (or 16 in the EEA) has provided data, please contact us using the details in Section 17. This complies with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and GDPR requirements for minors.
14. Links to Other Websites
The App may contain links to third-party websites or services not operated by us (e.g., links in advertisements). We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of these third-party sites. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
15. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Any changes will be posted within the App or on the Privacy Policy page, and the "Last Updated" date will be revised accordingly.
Continued use of the App after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
16. Links to Other Websites
The App may contain links to third-party websites or services not operated by us (e.g., links in advertisements). We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of these third-party sites. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
16. Compliance with Legal Obligations
We may process or share your data to comply with legal obligations, such as responding to lawful requests from public authorities or fulfilling regulatory requirements. We will only do so in accordance with applicable laws, including minimizing data shared and notifying you where required.
17. Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
Pixels Studio Apps
Email: pixels.studio1234@gmail.com