Effective Date: 05-29-2026
Smart Messages ("the App", "we", "our", or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how the App accesses, uses, and protects information when you use our services.
## Information We Access
Depending on the features you use, the App may access:
* SMS and MMS messages
* Contact information
* Phone and call-related information
* Media files and attachments
* Camera access for capturing photos and videos
* Microphone access for recording audio content
* Notification information
* Device information necessary for app functionality
## How We Use Information
The information accessed by the App is used solely to provide core app functionality, including:
* Sending and receiving SMS and MMS messages
* Managing conversations and contacts
* Displaying message notifications
* Sharing media files through messages
* Supporting communication-related features
* Improving app performance and reliability
## Data Storage
Messages, contacts, and other communication-related data are primarily stored on your device. We do not access, read, collect, sell, or share the content of your personal messages except as required to provide app functionality.
## Data Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or trade user data to third parties.
Information may only be disclosed:
* When required by applicable law
* To comply with legal obligations
* To protect the security, rights, and integrity of our users and services
## Permissions
The App may request certain permissions that are necessary for messaging and communication features. Permissions are only used for their intended purpose and can be managed through your device settings.
## Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to help protect information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
## Third-Party Services
The App may use third-party services such as analytics, crash reporting, advertising, or cloud services. These services may collect information in accordance with their own privacy policies.
## Children's Privacy
The App is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
## In-App Purchases
The App may offer optional in-app purchases to unlock premium features, remove advertisements, or access additional functionality.
All purchases are processed securely through the Google Play Store. We do not collect or store payment card information or banking details.
Purchase transactions are subject to Google's payment policies and terms. Refunds, where applicable, are handled according to Google Play Store policies.
## User Rights
## Advertising
The App may display advertisements provided by third-party advertising partners, including Google AdMob.
Advertising partners may collect and process certain information, such as advertising identifiers, device information, approximate location data, and interaction data, to provide, personalize, and measure advertisements.
For more information about how Google uses data, please visit:
https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites
## Analytics
The App may use Firebase Analytics, a service provided by Google, to help us understand how users interact with the App.
Firebase Analytics may collect information such as:
* Device information
* App usage data
* Session duration
* Feature interactions
* Crash and performance information
This information is used to improve app performance, stability, user experience, and feature development.
For more information about Firebase Privacy and Security, please visit:
https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy
## Google Play Services
The App may use Google Play Services and related Google technologies that may collect information in accordance with Google's Privacy Policy.
Google Privacy Policy:
https://policies.google.com/privacy
## Consent
By using the App, you consent to the collection and use of information as described in this Privacy Policy. Where required by applicable laws, consent for advertising and analytics technologies will be requested before processing relevant data.
You may:
* Revoke permissions through your device settings
* Stop using the App at any time
* Remove app data by uninstalling the App
## Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will become effective when the updated version is published.
## Contact Us
If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
Email: jayeshnarola143@gmail.com
## Disclaimer
Smart Messages is designed to provide messaging and communication-related functionality. Message delivery, multimedia messaging, and certain features may depend on device compatibility, network availability, carrier services, and user settings. We are not responsible for carrier charges, network limitations, or service interruptions beyond our control.