Last Updated: October 4, 2026

Effective Date: October 4, 2026

Application Name: SMS Messages - Texting App

Package Name: com.sms.softlava

Developer / Publisher: Darklava

Contact Email: vivekpansheriya2@gmail.com

1. INTRODUCTION

Darklava built the SMS Messages - Texting App as an ad-supported application. This service is provided by Softlava at no cost and is intended for use as is.

This page informs visitors regarding our policies with the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information if anyone decides to use our Service.

If you choose to use our Service, then you agree to the collection and use of information in relation to this policy. We prioritize your privacy above all else: your SMS messages, text contents, and contact lists remain strictly on your personal device and are NEVER transmitted, uploaded, sold, or stored on our servers.

2. RUNTIME PERMISSIONS & SENSITIVE DATA HANDLING

To function as your primary default SMS application and provide texting, scheduling, and after-call messaging features, the app requests the following Android runtime permissions:

A. SMS & MMS (READ_SMS, SEND_SMS, RECEIVE_SMS)

Purpose: Enables core text messaging functionality - displaying your inbox, sending new messages, receiving incoming texts with notifications, and sending user-scheduled SMS.

Data Handling: All message processing happens strictly on your device (on-device processing). We do NOT collect, read, store, or transmit your SMS/MMS messages to any server or third party.

B. Contacts (READ_CONTACTS)

Purpose: Enables the app to match phone numbers to your address book to display contact names and avatars in your chat list and during quick-reply actions.

Data Handling: Processed strictly locally. Your address book is never uploaded, synced, or shared with external parties.

C. Phone State (READ_PHONE_STATE)

Purpose: Detects incoming and outgoing phone call states (ringing, connected, call ended) to trigger the smart After-Call Action Screen. This allows you to quickly text or call back the caller without opening multiple apps.

Data Handling: No phone call audio, voice recordings, or call history logs are accessed, stored, or transmitted.

D. Notifications & Alarms (POST_NOTIFICATIONS, SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM, USE_EXACT_ALARM)

Purpose: Alerts you to incoming SMS messages and ensures scheduled messages are sent at the exact time you specified.

Data Handling: Handled entirely by Android's offline local AlarmManager.

E. Display Over Other Apps (SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW)

Purpose: Allows the optional after-call dialogue card to appear smoothly on screen when a call finishes so you can trigger an instant reply.

Data Handling: Strictly used for on-screen user interface presentation; no screen data is captured.

3. THIRD-PARTY SERVICES & DATA COLLECTION

While your personal communications remain 100% on your device, the app integrates trusted third-party SDKs to provide advertising, anonymous analytics, and remote configuration:

A. Google AdMob (Google Mobile Ads SDK)

We display banner, native, interstitial, and app open advertisements provided by Google AdMob. AdMob may collect and process:

- Device Identifiers: Google Advertising ID (GAID), Android ID.

- Approximate Location: Derived from IP address for regional ad serving.

- Ad Metrics: Views, clicks, and diagnostic information to prevent fraudulent ad activity.

Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads

B. Google Firebase (Analytics & Remote Config)

We use Firebase to improve app performance and dynamically manage feature availability:

- Anonymous app interaction statistics (e.g., button clicks, screen navigation).

- Crash logs and performance diagnostics.

Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

4. DATA RETENTION & DELETION POLICY

- On-Device Data: Because your SMS messages, conversations, and contacts are stored purely on your local phone storage, you have total control over them. Deleting a conversation, clearing the app storage data, or uninstalling the app permanently erases all associated data immediately.

- Advertising & Analytics Data: Retained by Google AdMob and Firebase in accordance with Google's data retention policies. You can reset your Google Advertising ID or opt out of personalized ads anytime through Android Settings > Google > Ads.

5. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY (COPPA COMPLIANCE)

These Services do not address anyone under the age of 13 (or under 18 depending on regional laws). We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children. If we discover that a child has provided us with personal information, we immediately delete it. If you are a parent or guardian and become aware that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.

6. SECURITY

We value your trust in using our application. Because all private messaging data is handled exclusively on-device, it is protected by Android's operating system security sandbox. Any network communication performed by integrated Google SDKs (AdMob, Firebase) is strictly encrypted in transit using industry-standard Transport Layer Security (HTTPS/TLS).

7. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. Thus, you are advised to review this page periodically for any changes. Any updates will be effective immediately after being posted on this page.

8. CONTACT US

If you have any questions, feedback, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or your data privacy, do not hesitate to contact us:

Developer: Darklava

Support Email: vivekpansheriya2@gmail.com