This Privacy Policy explains how Messages (“we”, “our”, “us”) collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our mobile application and related services (collectively, the “App”).
By installing or using Messages, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information we collect
1.1 Device and usage information
We may collect basic technical information about the device and how you use the App, such as:
Device data: device model, operating system version, language, and basic system configuration.
Usage data: features you use, app settings, timestamps of interactions, and performance logs (e.g., crash reports).
This information is used to maintain and improve the App’s stability and user experience.
1.2 Content you create in the App
Messages is designed as a personal messaging/journaling tool. Depending on how you use it, the App may store:
Text content: messages, notes, or journal entries you type.
Other content: tags, categories, or metadata you add to your entries.
Where possible, this content is stored locally on your device. If you enable any optional cloud backup or sync features (if available), your content may be transmitted and stored on secure servers to provide those features.
1.3 Contact and support information
If you contact us for support or feedback, we may collect:
Email address
Support messages and related information
This information is used only to respond to your request and improve the App.
We do not collect your phone number, address, or other personal identifiers unless you voluntarily provide them when contacting us.
2. How we use your information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
Provide and operate the App: ensure core features work as intended.
Improve performance and reliability: diagnose crashes, optimize speed, and fix bugs.
Enhance user experience: understand which features are useful and refine the App accordingly.
Respond to inquiries: provide support and handle feedback.
Security and integrity: protect the App and users from misuse or abuse.
We do not sell your personal information and do not use your content for advertising.
3. Data storage and retention
3.1 Local storage
By default, your content (messages, notes, journal entries) is stored locally on your device. You are responsible for managing backups, exports, and deletion of this data.
3.2 Cloud services (if enabled)
If you choose to enable any optional cloud backup or sync features, your data may be stored on secure servers operated by us or trusted third-party providers. We retain this data as long as necessary to provide the service or until you delete it or disable the feature.
3.3 Retention period
We keep technical logs and usage data only as long as needed for:
App maintenance
Security
Legal or regulatory requirements (if applicable)
Support emails and related correspondence may be retained for record-keeping and quality assurance.
4. Sharing of information
We may share information in limited circumstances:
Service providers: with trusted third parties who help us operate the App (e.g., analytics, crash reporting, cloud storage), under confidentiality and data protection obligations.
Legal requirements: if required by law, regulation, court order, or to protect our rights, safety, or property.
Business changes: in the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset transfer, user information may be part of the transferred assets, subject to continued protection.
We do not share your personal content (messages, notes, journal entries) with advertisers or data brokers.
5. Analytics and tracking
Messages may use privacy-conscious analytics tools to understand general usage patterns, such as:
App installs and uninstalls
Feature usage
Crash statistics
These tools are used to improve the App and do not focus on identifying individual users. We do not use invasive tracking technologies for targeted advertising.
6. Your rights and choices
Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have rights such as:
Access: request information about the data we hold about you.
Correction: ask us to correct inaccurate information.
Deletion: request deletion of certain data we store.
Restriction or objection: limit or object to certain processing activities.
For data stored locally on your device, you can:
Delete entries directly in the App.
Uninstall the App to remove local data (subject to your device’s backup settings).
For data stored on our servers (e.g., cloud backup or support emails), you can contact us to request access or deletion.
7. Data security
We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse, including:
Encryption in transit (e.g., HTTPS) for server communication
Access controls and limited staff access to production systems
Regular monitoring and maintenance of infrastructure
No system is completely secure, but we strive to protect your data using industry-standard practices.
8. Children’s privacy
Messages is not intended for children under the age of 13 (or the minimum age required by local law). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete it.
9. International data transfers
If you are located outside the country where our servers are hosted, your information may be transferred to and processed in other countries. We take steps to ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and that your information remains protected.
10. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the App or legal requirements. When we make changes, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this document. In some cases, we may provide additional notice (such as an in-app message).
Your continued use of Messages after changes are posted means you accept the updated Privacy Policy.
11. Contact us
If you have any questions, requests, or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:
Email: contactcircleapps@gmail.com
Product name: Messages
We will do our best to respond within a reasonable time and address your inquiry.