Welcome to Messages – SMS Text Messenger (“we”, “our”, or “us”).
We value your trust and are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your data. By using the app, you agree to the practices described here.
a. Personal Information
We do not require you to create an account.
If you contact us for support, we may collect your email address or name (only if you provide it voluntarily).
b. SMS/MMS & Contacts
Our app requires access to your SMS, MMS, and Contacts only to deliver, display, and organize your text messages.
All messages are handled locally on your device. We do not upload or store your SMS, MMS, or contacts on our servers.
c. Device Information & Usage Data
We may collect limited device information (device model, OS version, mobile network, advertising ID, and app version) for analytics and troubleshooting.
Usage logs (such as app crashes, feature use, and performance data) may also be collected to improve app stability.
d. Location Data
Our app does not actively track your location.
Some third-party SDKs (e.g., ads or analytics) may request coarse device location to provide relevant services or ads.
Provide and improve services (deliver SMS/MMS, block spam, schedule messages).
App functionality (contacts are used to match names with messages).
Analytics (Firebase, Google Analytics) to measure performance and fix issues.
Advertising (Google AdMob, Meta Ads) to show personalized or non-personalized ads.
Notifications (Firebase) to send app updates or reminders.
SMS/MMS: SEND_SMS, RECEIVE_SMS, READ_SMS, RECEIVE_MMS (to send & receive messages).
Contacts: READ_CONTACTS (to show contact names & photos in chats).
Phone: READ_PHONE_STATE, CALL_PHONE, ANSWER_PHONE_CALLS (to handle call-related features).
Storage & Media: READ_MEDIA_IMAGES, READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE, WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE (to attach and share media files).
Camera: CAMERA (to capture and send pictures directly from the app).
Notifications & Alarms: POST_NOTIFICATIONS, SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM, WAKE_LOCK, VIBRATE.
Internet & Network: INTERNET, ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE, ACCESS_WIFI_STATE (for ads, analytics, and connectivity).
These permissions are only used to provide app functionality.
We use third-party SDKs to improve the app experience. They may collect limited, device-level data:
Google AdMob – to serve ads.
Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads
Firebase – for app analytics, crash reports, and notifications.
Privacy Policy: https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy
Google Analytics – for traffic and usage insights.
Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
Meta (Facebook Audience Network) – for ad personalization.
Privacy Policy: https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policy
Messages, contacts, and media remain on your device only.
Analytics and ad data are retained by third parties as per their policies.
You may stop all data collection by uninstalling the app.
Our app is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.
If you believe a child has provided personal data, please contact us and we will remove it.
We apply industry-standard security practices, but no system is 100% secure.
We recommend that you keep your device protected.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted here with a new “Effective Date.”
Please review it periodically.
If you have any questions or requests about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
📧 Email: zombiappmaker18@gmail.com