Privacy Policy

Welcome to our Messages ("App"), developed by Chamunda Stationary ("Company", "we", "us", or "our").

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you use our App or related services ("Services"). Our aim is to be transparent about our data practices while ensuring your privacy is protected in compliance with applicable data protection laws, including the EU General Data Protection Regulation ("GDPR"), the California Consumer Privacy Act ("CCPA"), the Brazilian General Data Protection Law ("LGPD"), and Google Play policies.

This Privacy Policy forms an integral part of our End User License Agreement ("EULA"). Any capitalized terms not defined here have the meanings given in the EULA.

1. Information Collection and Use

We collect specific types of information to provide, maintain, and improve the functionality of the App. Below is an overview of the data we collect and how we use it:

Collected Data

The App enables you to manage SMS data, set it as your default SMS application, organize messages, display conversations, manage chats, and schedule messages. All data related to chats and conversations, including contact names, mobile numbers, conversation details, messages, blocked numbers, and related information, is stored locally on your device. This data is not uploaded to external servers or shared with third parties.

App Usage Data

We may collect anonymized usage data, such as which features you use and how frequently, to enhance the App’s performance and user experience. This data is collected via third-party services like Firebase Analytics and is not linked to personally identifiable information.

Device Information

To optimize the App’s performance and compatibility, we may collect details about your device, including the hardware model, operating system version, and unique device identifiers. This information is anonymized and used solely for technical improvements.

2. Data Storage and Security

All message and contact-related data is stored locally on your device and is not transmitted to external servers. Any analytics data collected through third-party services, such as Firebase, is anonymized to prevent identification.

We implement robust security measures, including encryption and periodic security audits, to safeguard your personal data. While we strive to protect your information, no method of data transmission or storage over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

3. Permissions We Use and Why

The App requires certain permissions to function effectively. Below, we outline each permission, its purpose, and how it is used. All permissions align with Google Play policies and prioritize user privacy.

• Contacts Access (android.permission.READ_CONTACTS)
  This permission allows the App to access contacts stored on your device to display contact names and details within features like messaging or conversation views. Your contact data is not stored, shared, or uploaded to external servers.
  
  

• Phone Call Access (android.permission.CALL_PHONE, android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE)
  These permissions enable the App to initiate phone calls using your device’s calling service and to check the phone’s status to ensure call-related features function correctly. No personal call data is collected or shared.
  
  

• Wake Lock (android.permission.WAKE_LOCK)
  This permission allows the App to temporarily wake your device to deliver messages or notifications, particularly when the screen is off, ensuring timely and reliable message delivery.
  
  

• Foreground Service (android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE)
  This permission enables the App to run critical tasks, such as restoring messages, in the foreground with a visible notification. It ensures that essential operations are not interrupted by the system.
  
  

• Read SMS (android.permission.READ_SMS)
  This permission allows the App to read SMS messages stored on your device to display and organize your message history. Your messages are not shared or uploaded.
  
  

• Send SMS (android.permission.SEND_SMS)
  This permission enables the App to send SMS messages directly from your device for features like message scheduling or direct replies. Messages are only sent with your explicit action.
  
  

• Receive SMS (android.permission.RECEIVE_SMS)
  This permission allows the App to receive incoming SMS messages and notify you in real-time, ensuring accurate and up-to-date message records.
  
  

• Write SMS (android.permission.WRITE_SMS)
  This permission enables the App to save or modify SMS messages, such as storing sent or scheduled messages in your inbox, maintaining a consistent message history.
  
  

• Foreground Service Data Sync (android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC)
  This permission allows the App to sync messages and related data while running in the foreground, ensuring your message records remain accurate without system interruptions.
  
  

• Receive WAP Push (android.permission.RECEIVE_WAP_PUSH)
  This permission enables the App to receive WAP Push messages, which are special service messages sometimes sent by mobile carriers for updates or alerts.
  
  

• Receive Boot Completed (android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED)
  This permission allows the App to restart necessary services, such as message syncing or notifications, after your device reboots, ensuring consistent functionality.
  
  

• Access Network State (android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE)
  This permission enables the App to check your internet connection status, ensuring network-dependent features only run when a connection is available.
  
  

• Schedule Exact Alarm (android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM)
  This permission allows the App to schedule precise alarms for tasks like sending delayed messages, ensuring they are delivered at the exact time you specify.
  
  

4. Third-Party Libraries & SDKs Used in the App

To enhance performance, functionality, and user experience, we use the following third-party libraries and SDKs. These tools are implemented in compliance with Google Play policies and data protection regulations, and none collect or share personal information without your consent.

📊 Firebase Analytics

We use Firebase Analytics (com.google.firebase:firebase-analytics) to collect anonymized data about how users interact with the App, such as screen views and feature usage. This helps us identify areas for improvement and optimize future updates.

🧩 Firebase BoM (Bill of Materials)

The Firebase BoM (com.google.firebase:firebase-bom:30.3.2) ensures all Firebase services in the App use compatible, secure, and up-to-date versions.

☁️ Firebase Firestore

Firestore (com.google.firebase:firebase-firestore) is a secure, cloud-based NoSQL database used to sync non-personal app data, such as user preferences, across devices. Data is stored securely and not linked to personal information.

🛠️ Firebase Crashlytics

Crashlytics (com.google.firebase:firebase-crashlytics) automatically reports crashes and errors, helping us identify and fix bugs to improve stability. No personal or sensitive information is included in these reports.

🚀 Firebase Performance Monitoring

This tool (com.google.firebase:firebase-perf) measures the App’s speed, loading times, and resource usage to ensure smooth performance across devices.

🔔 Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM)

FCM (com.google.firebase:firebase-messaging) enables push notifications for updates or reminders. Notifications are only sent with your permission.

🖼️ UI & Media Handling Libraries

• 📐 SDP & SSP (Responsive Design)
  SDP (com.intuit.sdp:sdp-android:1.1.0) and SSP (com.intuit.ssp:ssp-android:1.1.0) ensure the App’s UI elements and text sizes scale appropriately for different screen sizes, providing a consistent experience across devices.
  
  

• 🌄 Glide
  Glide (com.github.bumptech.glide:glide:4.16.0) efficiently loads and displays images or videos, particularly in image-heavy sections of the App.
  
  

• 🖼️ RoundedImageView
  RoundedImageView (com.makeramen:roundedimageview:2.3.0) enhances the visual experience by displaying images with rounded corners or circular styles.
  
  

🔢 Data & Dependency Management

• 🏗️ Room Database
  Room (androidx.room:room-runtime:2.2.5) securely stores user settings or app data locally on your device. This data is not shared or uploaded to external servers.
  
  

• 🔄 Gson
  Gson (com.google.code.gson:gson:2.10.1) converts app data to and from JSON format for efficient data management. It does not access or collect personal data.
  
  

• 💉 Koin (Dependency Injection)
  Koin simplifies the management of app components, such as Activities or ViewModels, improving performance without accessing personal data.
  
  

📢 Google Ads (AdMob)

We use the Google Mobile Ads SDK (com.google.android.gms:play-services-ads:22.1.0) to display ads, such as banners or interstitials. Ads may be personalized based on your preferences, but only with your consent. You can manage ad preferences in your device settings.

✅ Compliance

All third-party tools and SDKs comply with Google Play Developer Policies and data protection regulations like GDPR and CCPA. We collect only the minimal, non-personal data necessary for the App to function and improve, and no personal data is sold or shared with third parties.

For more details, refer to the privacy policies of our third-party providers:

• Google Privacy Policy

• Facebook Privacy Policy

• Firebase Privacy Policy

5. Data Retention and Deletion

All App data, including messages and contacts, is stored locally on your device. Uninstalling the App will delete all locally stored data from your device. Any data collected by third-party services (e.g., Firebase Analytics, Google AdMob) is subject to their respective data retention policies, which we do not control but ensure is anonymized.

6. Payment Terms

The App offers subscription-based and in-app purchase options to unlock premium features.

Subscriptions

We provide multiple subscription plans (e.g., weekly, monthly, yearly), with prices varying by country and displayed in the App or Google Play Store. Payments are charged to your Google Pay account upon purchase confirmation. Subscriptions auto-renew unless disabled at least 24 hours before the current period ends, with renewal charges applied within 24 hours of the period’s end at the displayed price. You can manage or cancel subscriptions via the App’s Account Settings or the Google Play Store. If a free trial is offered and you subscribe before it ends, the unused trial period will be forfeited.

In-App Purchases

Options like “Remove Ads” or “Premium Lifetime” are available as one-time purchases to unlock specific features permanently. Prices vary by country and are shown in the App or Google Play Store.

Payment Security

Payments are processed securely by trusted third-party providers like Google Pay, adhering to PCI-DSS standards. We do not store or process your payment card details. For more details, see Google’s Privacy Policy.

7. Cookies

The App does not use cookies directly. However, third-party services like Google AdMob or Firebase Analytics may use cookies or similar technologies (e.g., device identifiers) to collect anonymized data for analytics or advertising. You can manage cookie settings through your device or browser settings, though disabling cookies may affect features like personalized ads.

8. Detailed Information on the Processing of Your Personal Data

We use third-party services for the following purposes, ensuring compliance with data protection laws:

• Analytics: Firebase Analytics collects anonymized data to analyze user interactions, helping us improve the App’s performance and features.

• Advertising: Google AdMob serves ads, which may be personalized with your consent using anonymized data.

• Behavioral Remarketing: Services like Google Ads or Facebook may use anonymized data to display relevant ads on other platforms.

• Payment Processing: Google Play Services securely handles all in-app purchases and subscriptions.

All shared data is anonymized and processed in accordance with GDPR, CCPA, and LGPD.

9. User Rights Under GDPR

If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following GDPR rights:

• Right to Access: Request access to the personal data we hold about you.

• Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.

• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data.

• Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitations on how your data is processed.

• Right to Data Portability: Receive your personal data in a structured, machine-readable format.

• Right to Object: Object to data processing, particularly for advertising purposes.

To exercise these rights, contact us using the details in the “Contact Us” section.

10. User Rights Under CCPA

If you are a California resident, you have the following CCPA rights:

• Right to Notice: Be informed about the categories of personal data collected and their purposes.

• Right to Access/Request: Request details about the personal data collected in the past 12 months, including categories, sources, purposes, third parties involved, and specific data collected.

• Right to Deletion: Request deletion of personal data collected in the past 12 months.

• Right to Opt-Out of Sale: Request that we do not sell your personal data via our “Do Not Sell My Personal Information” page (available at our website).

• Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your CCPA rights, such as by denying services or charging different prices.

To exercise your CCPA rights, contact us using the details in the “Contact Us” section or visit our “Do Not Sell My Personal Information” page.

11. Do Not Track Policy as Required by California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA)

We comply with the California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA) by honoring “Do Not Track” signals from your browser or device. If enabled, we will not track your activity for advertising purposes. Note that third-party services like Google AdMob may have separate “Do Not Track” policies, which you should review.

12. Protection from Malware and Network Misuse

We take proactive measures to ensure the App is free from malware and harmful components. The App undergoes regular vulnerability scans, and we prohibit any unauthorized use of our Services that could harm users or networks, such as distributing malware or engaging in phishing.

13. Links to Other Websites

The App may include links to third-party websites or services, such as advertisements. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of these sites. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

14. Children's Privacy

The App is not intended for users under 13 (or 16 in the EEA). We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under these ages. If we discover that a child has provided personal data, we will delete it immediately. If you believe a child under 13 (or 16 in the EEA) has provided data, please contact us.

15. Compliance with Legal Obligations

We may process or share your data to comply with legal obligations, such as responding to lawful requests from public authorities or meeting regulatory requirements. We will only do so in accordance with applicable laws.

16. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on this page, with the “Last Updated” date revised. We encourage you to review this page periodically. Continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

17. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or need assistance, please contact us at:
Email: chamundastationary1974@gmail.com