Welcome to Messages Privacy Policy
Effective Date: April 24, 2026
At Messages - SMS Texting Home we recognize that privacy is significant. This Privacy Policy applies to Messages - SMS Texting Home (Android) under the publisher name of “Developer Account Name”. This Privacy Policy explains what personal information we collect, how we use it, what permissions we require, how third parties are involved, and your rights regarding your data. By using Messages - SMS Texting Home, you agree to the terms of this policy.
1. Information We Collect
Mandatory Information
Contacts: Names, phone numbers, and device ID saved in your device’s address book.
Device ID: A unique identifier of your device, used to ensure spam reports and suggested names are unique and accurate.
Optional Information
Usage Data: Information about how you use the app, such as features accessed and frequency of use. When you access the Service by or through a mobile device, we may collect certain information automatically, including, but not limited to, the type of mobile device you use, your mobile device unique ID, the IP address of your mobile device, your mobile operating system, the type of mobile Internet browser you use, unique device identifiers and other diagnostic data ("Usage Data").
2. Permissions We Use
To provide core calling and messaging functionalities, Messages - SMS Texting Home requires the following permissions:
Phone & Calling Features
Default Phone Permission – For managing calls through the app.
CALL_PHONE – To make phone calls directly from the app.
READ_PHONE_STATE – To detect phone state (incoming/outgoing) and show call end screens.
Text Messages (SMS)
Default SMS App Permission – To become your phone's default messaging app.
READ_SMS – To read your text messages for displaying them in the app.
SEND_SMS – To send text messages through the app.
RECEIVE_SMS – To receive and monitor incoming text messages.
WRITE_SMS – To save or modify text messages within the app.
Contacts & Call History
READ_CONTACTS – To display your contact list inside the app.
Device Features
POST_NOTIFICATIONS – To display notifications on your device.
SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW – To display pop-up windows over other apps (e.g., call screens).
We request these permissions only for core app functionality (calling, messaging, managing contacts, and call logs). You can manage or revoke these permissions at any time in your device settings.
3. How We Use Your Data
Contacts: To display, manage, and update your contacts inside the app.
Device ID: To ensure spam reports and suggested names are unique and accurate.
SMS: To send, receive, and manage text messages if you set Messages - SMS Texting Home as your default messaging app.
Call Logs: To display recent calls and enable call management features.
Usage Data: To improve app performance and user experience.
We do not sell or share sensitive information such as contact names, numbers, or message content with third parties.
4. Analytics and Third-Party Services
We may use third-party service providers to monitor and analyze the use of our Service:
Google Analytics – Privacy Policy
Firebase – Privacy Policy
Third-Party Advertisers
We may display ads via third-party companies. These may use cookies to show personalized ads, but never receive sensitive data like contact names or numbers.
All ad partners comply with data protection laws.
Advertising
Our application is free to use and is supported by advertisements. We use third-party mediation networks to display these ads. These partners may use your device's Advertising ID and network data to provide non-personalized or personalized advertisements based on your consent.
Google AdMob: https://policies.google.com/privacy
Meta Audience Network: https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policy/
Remarketing Services
We may use Google AdMob for advertising and remarketing purposes.
5. Links to Other Sites
Our Service may contain links to third-party sites not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. Please review their privacy policies individually.
6. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. Sensitive data like contacts remain on your device and are not shared with third parties.
7. User Consent
The app will request all required permissions at appropriate times.
You must grant permission before the app can access data.
You can revoke permissions any time from device settings.
8. Children’s Privacy
Messages - SMS Texting Home is not intended for children under 13 years old (or under 16 in EU countries).
We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.
If we discover data collected from a child without consent, we delete it promptly.
9. Data Privacy Compliance – EU, US & Switzerland
For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, Switzerland, and the United States:
Your personal data is protected under applicable data protection laws.
You have the right to access, correct, or delete your data.
We process your data only for disclosed purposes and apply necessary security safeguards.
Contact us at smartphotovideoapps@gmail.com for data-related requests.
10. Account Deletion
Currently, Messages - SMS Texting Home does not require user accounts. If this changes in the future, users will have the ability to delete their accounts and associated data.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any updates will be communicated through the app or an updated effective date.
12. Contact Us
For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
📧 Email: smartphotovideoapps@gmail.com