Last updated: April 6, 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how Messages (“the App”) handles user information. By using the App, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

The App may access the following information to provide core functionality:

  • Phone number
  • Contacts (stored on your device)
  • SMS/MMS messages
  • Call logs
  • Media files (photos, videos, audio) stored on your device

⚠️ Important:

  • Contacts, messages, and call logs are used only locally on your device
  • We do not collect, store, or upload this data to our servers

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

The App may use internet access for features like advertisements. However:

  • We do not collect personal device information like IP address, device model, or OS version directly
  • Third-party services (see below) may collect limited technical data

2. How We Use Information

We use the accessed data strictly to provide core app features:

  • Send, receive, and manage SMS/MMS messages
  • Display and manage contacts
  • Show call history
  • Attach and manage media files in messages

We do not use your personal data for profiling or tracking beyond necessary functionality.

3. Permissions Usage

The App requires the following permissions:

  • Contacts (READ_CONTACTS, WRITE_CONTACTS):
    To display and manage your contacts within the app
  • SMS (READ_SMS, SEND_SMS, RECEIVE_SMS, RECEIVE_MMS):
    To send, receive, and display messages
  • Call Logs (READ_CALL_LOG, WRITE_CALL_LOG, CALL_PHONE):
    To show call history and enable calling features
  • Storage (READ/WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE):
    To attach, save, and manage media files
  • Internet Access:
    To load ads and online content

These permissions are used only for core app functionality.

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data.

However, the App may share limited, non-personal data with third-party services:

Advertising Partners

  • The App uses third-party advertising services (such as Google AdMob)
  • These services may collect data like:
    • Device identifiers
    • Ad interaction data

This is used to display relevant ads.

⚠️ We do not share:

  • Your SMS messages
  • Your contacts
  • Your call logs
  • Your personal conversations

5. Data Storage and Security

  • All sensitive data (messages, contacts, call logs) remains on your device only
  • We do not store your data on external servers
  • We take reasonable measures to protect your data, but no system is 100% secure

6. Data Retention

  • Your data is retained only on your device
  • You can delete messages, contacts, or call logs anytime using your device settings or the App

7. Children’s Privacy

The App is not intended for children under 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

8. Your Rights

Depending on applicable laws (including Indian laws), you have the right to:

  • Access your data
  • Delete your data (directly from your device)
  • Stop using the App at any time

9. Third-Party Links

The App may contain links or ads from third-party services.
We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Changes will be reflected by updating the “Last updated” date.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns, you can contact:

📧 smarttools.devs@gmail.com