Last Updated: 30-11-2025

Welcome to Message (“App”), developed by S4 IT TECHNOLOGIES (“Company”, “we”, “us”, or “our”).
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use our App and related services (“Services”). It also outlines your rights under GDPR, CCPA, LGPD, COPPA, and Google Play Developer Policies.

This Privacy Policy is an integral part of our End User License Agreement (“EULA”). Any capitalized term not defined here carries the meaning provided in the EULA.

1. Information We Collect and How We Use It

We collect only the minimum information required for the App to function properly.

Device Information

What we collect:

• Device model

• Operating system version

• Device identifiers

• System settings

Why:

• To improve performance

• Fix crashes

• Ensure compatibility

• Detect supported features
  
  

Data is processed locally or anonymized before being shared with analytics partners (if enabled).

Network & Internet Access

What we collect:

• Basic, anonymized network information (e.g., IP type, country)

• Usage data
  
  

Why:

• Load ads

• Analytics

• Updates

• Cloud features (if added later)

We do NOT collect browsing history or content of SMS/MMS through internet.

SMS & MMS Access

To provide full messaging functionality.

Permissions Used:

• READ_SMS

• WRITE_SMS

• SEND_SMS

• RECEIVE_SMS

• RECEIVE_MMS

• Telephony.SMS_RECEIVED
  
  

What we do NOT do:

• We do NOT upload SMS/MMS to servers

• We do NOT share messages with third parties

• All SMS/MMS content stays only on your device

Contacts Access

Permission: READ_CONTACTS
Used only to display your contacts inside the App.

✔ Data remains local
✔ Never uploaded
✔ Never shared
✔ Never used for marketing

Phone Call Access

Permissions:

• CALL_PHONE

• READ_PHONE_STATE

• MODIFY_PHONE_STATE

Used to initiate phone calls or show after-call screens.
We do not record or store any call audio.

Notification Access

Permission:

• POST_NOTIFICATIONS
  
  

Used to notify you about:

• Incoming messages

• Scheduled message reminders

• App alerts
  
  

Alarm & Scheduling Access

Permissions:

• SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM

• SET_ALARM

Used to deliver messages at scheduled times.

Overlay / System Alert Window

Permission: SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW

Used for:

• Chat bubble overlays

• After-call floating UI

No data is captured from other apps.

Foreground Service

Permissions:

• FOREGROUND_SERVICE

• FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC
  
  

Used for:

• Backup / restore

• Long-running background tasks
  
  

Queries (WhatsApp Detection)

Used to detect if WhatsApp is installed:

<queries>

    <package android:name="com.whatsapp" />

</queries>

Used only to allow calling or messaging shortcuts.
We do NOT access WhatsApp chat or account data.

2. Data Storage & Security

Local Device-Only Storage

Your personal data — SMS, MMS, contacts, reminders — is stored only on your device.

We do NOT:
❌ store your messages on servers
❌ store your contacts
❌ store your call logs
❌ upload backups to cloud unless YOU choose

Backups (Optional)

When you create a local backup (JSON file), it stays on your device or your chosen storage.

Security Measures

• Encryption

• Secure coding

• Obfuscation (io.michaelrocks.paranoid)

• Regular internal audits
  
  

No system is 100% secure, but we follow industry best practices.

3. Third-Party Libraries & SDKs

We use third-party libraries solely to improve App functionality.
None of them receive your SMS, contacts, or private data.

Advertising

• Google AdMob
  Personalized ads (optional).
  You can disable personalization in device settings.
  
  

Analytics

• Firebase Analytics

• Firebase Crashlytics
  
  

We collect:
✔ Crash logs
✔ Performance stats
✔ Anonymous events

We do NOT collect:
❌ names
❌ SMS
❌ phone numbers
❌ contacts
❌ precise location

Other Libraries Used

• Realm DB (local storage)

• Room DB (local reminders)

• Moshi (JSON backup)

• EventBus

• Glide (media loading)

• LibPhoneNumber

• SDP

• Lottie

• Shimmer

• Android SMS-MMS Library

• DataStore

• Hilt (dependency injection)
  
  

All operate locally and do not transmit personal data.

4. Data Retention & Deletion

Local Data

All App data is deleted when:

• You delete the App

• You clear the App’s data

• You delete your local backup files
  
  

Third-Party Data

Analytics providers keep anonymous data based on their retention rules (e.g., Firebase ~14 months).

5. Payments (Future Use)

If premium features are added:

• Google Play handles payments

• We do NOT store card details

• Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled

• You can cancel at any time through Google Play
  
  

6. Cookies

The App itself does not use cookies.
Third parties (AdMob, Firebase) may use identifiers for analytics or ads.

7. GDPR Rights (EU Users)

You have the right to:
✔ Access
✔ Rectify
✔ Delete
✔ Restrict
✔ Port data
✔ Object

Contact us at: s4ittechplay@gmail.com

8. CCPA Rights (California Residents)

You may:
✔ Request what data is collected
✔ Request deletion
✔ Request categories of data shared
✔ Opt-out of data sale (we do NOT sell data)
✔ No discrimination

9. Children's Privacy

App is not for users under 13 (or 16 in EU).
We do not knowingly collect children's data.
If you believe a child provided data, contact us.

10. Protection from Malware & Misuse

• Regular scans

• No abusive network behavior

• No hidden data sharing

11. Links to Other Websites

Ads or external links may lead to third-party sites.
We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

12. Legal Compliance

We may disclose data only if required by law or lawful government requests.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally.
Changes are effective immediately when posted.

14. Contact Us

For privacy questions or concerns:

Developer: S4 IT TECHNOLOGIES
Email: s4ittechplay@gmail.com