Privacy Policy – Messages App
Effective Date: 11-08-2025
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use Messages App. By using the app, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
We collect only the information necessary to operate and improve the app:
Permissions Used
SMS & MMS (SEND_SMS, RECEIVE_SMS, READ_SMS, WRITE_SMS, RECEIVE_MMS) – Required to send, receive, and manage messages.
Contacts (READ_CONTACTS, WRITE_CONTACTS) – Allows selecting contacts to send messages to and saving new contacts.
Phone (CALL_PHONE, ANSWER_PHONE_CALLS, READ_PHONE_STATE) – Enables in-app calling and detecting call state.
Storage & Media (READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE, WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE, READ_MEDIA_IMAGES, READ_MEDIA_VIDEO, READ_MEDIA_AUDIO) – Allows sending/receiving photos, videos, and audio via MMS.
Notifications (POST_NOTIFICATIONS, USE_FULL_SCREEN_INTENT) – For displaying message and call alerts.
Alarm Scheduling (SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM, USE_EXACT_ALARM) – For scheduled messages.
Network Access (INTERNET, ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE, ACCESS_WIFI_STATE, CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE) – Needed for ads, updates, and crash reporting.
Calendar (READ_CALENDAR) – If you use message scheduling integrated with calendar events.
Overlay Permissions (SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW, ACTION_MANAGE_OVERLAY_PERMISSION) – For certain in-app overlays like call reminders.
The app integrates third-party services for analytics, ads, crash reporting, and performance monitoring. These services may collect device information such as device model, OS version, IP address, advertising ID, and app usage statistics.
Advertising & Monetization
Google AdMob (https://policies.google.com/privacy)
Facebook Audience Network (https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policy/?entry_point=data_policy_redirect&entry=0)
Analytics & Performance
Google Firebase Analytics (https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy)
Firebase Crashlytics
Firebase Performance Monitoring
Firebase Remote Config
Push Notifications
Firebase Cloud Messaging
Other SDKs Used
Glide (image loading)
Retrofit & OkHttp (network requests)
EventBus (app communication)
ExoPlayer (video playback)
Room Database (local storage)
Lottie (animations)
We do not sell your personal information. We may share non-personal data with:
Advertising partners (for showing ads).
Analytics providers (to improve app performance).
Personal data may be disclosed only:
With your consent.
To comply with legal requirements.
To protect our legal rights or prevent fraud.
Messages App is supported by ads to offer the app for free. Ads may be personalized based on your interests and device information. You can opt out of personalized ads through your device settings.
We use the following ad networks:
Google AdMob (https://policies.google.com/privacy)
Facebook Audience Network (https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policy/?entry_point=data_policy_redirect&entry=0)
All ads are shown within the app context and do not interfere with message functionality.
We use reasonable measures to protect your data, but no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.
We do not store your SMS/MMS content on our servers. Information remains on your device unless sent to third-party services (e.g., ads or analytics).
This app is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children.
Depending on your region (e.g., GDPR, CCPA), you may have the right to:
Access, update, or delete your personal data.
Opt-out of personalized advertising.
To exercise your rights, contact us at vidmakerapps@gmail.com.
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, email us at:
📧 vidmakerapps@gmail.com