App Name: Messages : Text Message & SMS
Developer Name: Shivam Apps Labs
Contact Email: yogeshlimbani164@gmail.com

1. Introduction

Messages : Text Message & SMS ("App", "we", "our", or "us") is a messaging application designed to provide users with a convenient interface for accessing and managing supported messaging-related functionality on their Android devices.

We are committed to protecting user privacy and using permissions only as necessary to provide the App's intended functionality.

By using this App, you agree to this Privacy Policy.

2. Permissions We Use

🔔 Notification Permission

Permission used:

• POST_NOTIFICATIONS

Purpose:

• Display applicable message and App notifications.

• Provide users with timely alerts related to supported App functionality.

📌 Users can manage or disable notifications through Android device settings.

🪟 Overlay Permission

Permission used:

• SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW

Purpose:

• Display supported message-related or user-facing features over other applications when enabled by the user.

• Provide applicable floating or overlay functionality.

📌 Overlay functionality is used only for visible, user-facing features.

📌 Users can enable or disable this permission through Android device settings.

📱 Installed Applications Query

The App queries applications containing:

• android.intent.action.MAIN

• android.intent.action.VIEW

• android.intent.category.LAUNCHER

Purpose:

• Identify compatible applications available on the device.

• Support applicable messaging and application-related functionality.

📌 The App does not use these queries to collect unrelated personal information.

📞 Telephony Feature

The App declares telephony hardware as optional.

Purpose:

• Allow the App to operate on devices with or without telephony hardware.

• Support applicable device compatibility for messaging-related functionality.

📱 Supported Application Queries

The App may check for the presence of certain supported calling or call-management applications to provide compatible functionality.

This information is used only for application compatibility and supported features.

3. Information We Access

Depending on the features used, the App may access or process:

• Basic device and application information required for supported functionality.

• Notification-related information.

• Information necessary to provide supported messaging-related features.

📌 Information is accessed only as necessary to provide the App's intended functionality.

4. Information We Do NOT Collect

Based on the permissions provided, the App does not request direct access to:

• Contacts

• SMS messages

• Call logs

• Photos or videos

• Precise location information

• Microphone or camera

5. How We Use Information

Information is used only to:

• Provide supported messaging-related functionality.

• Display applicable notifications.

• Provide supported overlay features.

• Check application compatibility where required.

• Maintain App functionality and reliability.

6. Data Sharing

We do not sell users' personal information.

Information is handled only as necessary to provide the App's intended functionality.

7. Third-Party Services

The App may use third-party services required for application operation.

Any third-party service used by the App may process information according to its own privacy practices and applicable requirements.

8. Data Retention & Deletion

App settings, preferences, and other App-specific information stored locally remain on the user's device until deleted by the user, cleared through App/device settings, or removed when the App is uninstalled, as applicable.

Users may contact us regarding applicable data deletion requests.

9. Children's Privacy

The App is not intended to knowingly collect personal information from children.

10. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect information processed through the App.

Users can manage applicable permissions through Android device settings.

11.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.

12.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.

13.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.

14.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.

15. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy when necessary to reflect changes in the App, its functionality, or applicable requirements.

Any changes will be reflected by updating the "Last Updated" date.

16. Contact Us

For questions regarding this Privacy Policy, contact us at:

Email: yogeshlimbani164@gmail.com

Declaration

We declare that:

• Notification permission is used only for applicable App notifications.

• Overlay permission is used only for supported, user-facing functionality.

• Application queries are used only for compatibility and supported App features.

• The App does not request direct access to SMS, contacts, call logs, photos, videos, camera, microphone, or location based on the permissions provided.

• User information is handled according to this Privacy Policy.