Messages – SMS Texting App (“the App”) is available for free on Google Play.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you use our Service.
By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
1. Interpretation and Definitions
Interpretation
Words with initial capital letters have specific meanings defined below.
Definitions apply equally in singular or plural.
Definitions
You: The individual using the Service. Under GDPR, you are the Data Subject.
Company (“We”, “Us”, “Our”): Refers to Messages – SMS Texting App. Under GDPR, we are the Data Controller.
Service: The Messages – SMS Texting App.
Service Provider: Any person or entity processing data on our behalf.
Personal Data: Information that identifies an individual.
Device: Any device accessing the Service.
Usage Data: Data collected automatically when using the Service.
Do Not Track (DNT): Browser setting to disable tracking.
Consumer / Business: As defined in the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
2. Collecting and Using Your Personal Data
Types of Data Collected
Personal Data
Our app does not collect or store your name, email, phone number, contacts, messages, or other personally identifiable information. All SMS/MMS remain on your device only.
Usage Data
We may collect minimal technical data (device model, OS version, app version, time zone, crash logs) for the purpose of app performance and improvement.
Social Media Data
We do not provide login via social media services and do not collect data from those services.
3. App Permissions We Use
We use only necessary permissions for messaging features:
READ_SMS / RECEIVE_SMS / SEND_SMS / WRITE_SMS: For reading, receiving and sending SMS on your device.
READ_CONTACTS: To display contact names inside the app (contacts are not uploaded).
READ_CALL_LOG / WRITE_CALL_LOG (optional): To display call details in inbox (logs remain on device).
READ_PHONE_STATE: To detect incoming calls for notifications.
READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE / WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE: For viewing/saving media in MMS.
INTERNET / ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE: For downloading stickers/emoji and showing ads (non-personal data).
We never upload, sell, or share your messages, contacts, or logs.
4. How We Use Your Data
We use data solely for:
Improving app performance
Crash/report analytics (non-personal)
Feature improvements
Showing non-personalised ads
We do not track you across other apps, sell your personal data, or share it with advertisers.
5. Retention of Your Data
We do not store personal data on our servers.
SMS/MMS, contacts, call logs remain on your device only.
Non-personal analytics data may be retained for performance improvement.
6. Transfer of Data
No personal data is transferred outside your device, as we do not collect it.
7. Disclosure of Data
We may disclose non-personal technical data only to:
Comply with legal obligations
Improve app stability
Analyze crashes
Personal content (messages, contacts) is never disclosed.
8. Security of Data
We employ:
Encrypted data transport (where applicable)
Secure storage for non-personal analytics
Regular security assessments
However, no method of internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
9. Third-Party Services
We may engage third-party services such as:
Google AdMob (for ads)
Google Analytics for Firebase (analytics)
Microsoft Clarity (website behavior)
These services collect device/app usage data only, not messages or contacts.
Their privacy policies:
Google: https://policies.google.com/privacy
10. GDPR Privacy
If you reside in the EU, you have the right to:
Access your Personal Data
Correct inaccurate data
Delete your Personal Data
Object to processing
Withdraw consent
Because we collect no personal data, most rights do not apply practically.
11. CCPA Privacy
If you’re a California resident, you have the right to:
Know what categories of Personal Data are collected (we collect none)
Request deletion of your Personal Data
Opt-out of data “sales” (we do not sell personal data)
Not be discriminated against for exercising these rights
12. Do Not Track (DNT) Policy
Our Service does not respond to DNT signals. Some third-party websites may track your browsing.
13. Children’s Privacy
Our Service is not intended for children under 13.
We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13.
14. Links to Other Websites
Our website and app may link to external sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.
15. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy at any time.
Changes will be posted on this page and will include an updated “Last Updated” date.
16. Contact Us
For questions or concerns, you can contact us at:
📧 legiongamestudio04@gmail.com